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Remove 50% more active biofilm

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Scaling tips for more healthy smiles 

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Our latest innovation in ultrasonic scaling 

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The Cavitron ultrasonic scaling system removes 50% more active biofilm as compared to hand scaling.¹

Have you seen the data on ultrasonic scaling with Cavitron?

It may change the way you think about scaling - and help you further enhance your patient care. The effectiveness of ultrasonic scaling vs hand scaling was compared in an in-vitro study at the University of Glasgow, the results speak for themselves.
Ultrasonic scaling
  • Pale purple all over = very little biofilm remaining
Hand scaling
  • Pale purple areas = removed by hand scaler 
  • Dark purple = remaining biofilm not removed  
Control: Untreated  
  • Dark purple all over = high biofilm remaining

Are you getting the most out of ultrasonic scaling?

Scaling tips for more healthy smiles

Get more options to meet every patient presentation, from light biofilm to heavy calculus to implants. 

Cavitron family of inserts

  • Cavitron Thinsert: Biofilm and light calculus
  • Cavitron Slimline: Light to moderate calculus
  • Cavitron Powerline: Moderate to heavy calculus

Start with Thinsert for healthy patients

Removing biofilm on healthy patients starts with a Cavitron Thinsert ultrasonic insert. Reach for it first in healthy patient presentations. 

  • 47% thinner than Slimline Ultrasonic Inserts
  • Access difficult areas—misalignments, interproximal, tight tissue 

Check inserts wear monthly 

  • Replace inserts when worn to maximize performance and patient comfort. 
  • The active area of the tip can wear over time, leading to excessive pressure when scaling—which creates discomfort for both patient and clinician. It also results in a loss in tip length, reducing efficiency.  

Enhance patient care while removing more biofilm¹ with Cavitron 300 Series. 

  • Better patient comfort: Produces less heat and requires less water than any Cavitron System. Quieter operation than other scaling systems
  • Increased infection prevention: Touchscreen interface—easy to use and wipe down. Single-push, 2-minute purge control
  • Enhanced hygienist control: Exclusive Steri-Mate 360° rotating handpiece for effortless rotation. Easy adjustment of lavage and more precise water control
  • Featherweight cable is 28% lighter than older Cavitron units.
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1. When equal strokes are applied in an in vitro study. SOURCE: Abstract which has been reviewed and presented at IADR. Investigating the effects of instrumentation on in vitro periodontitis biofilms. W. Johnston, G. Ramage, M. Paterson, JL. Brown, D. MacKenzie and S. Culshaw, Oral Sciences, University of Glasgow & NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, Scotland, UK.