Air-Flow Bangkok, Thailand.

The use of orthodontic brackets and bands leads to niches of plaque and stain which need to be removed. However few patients with fixed appliances manage the required thorough cleaning of 10 minutes per tooth brushing session or do not possess the skills necessary to remove plaque properly. Thus there is a higher risk of caries following treatment with fixed appliances. Professional tooth cleaning is particularly necessary for those patients not willing or able to perform oral hygiene. These appliances present a greater challenge in routing polishing due to the fact that brackets, wires and elastics impede access with the rubber cup. Plaque removal by AIR-FLOW® method is much faster than any conventional technique because no removal of arch wire ligatures and springs is necessary. And no damage to the appliance is created.

Furthermore no orthodontic appliance was disturbed by the AIR-FLOW® method, while rubber cup technique may cause in some cases minor damage to brackets or arch wires.

It has been reported that air polishing is the most effective method of stain and plaque removal in bonded and bracketed patients.