The Newest Developments in the Art and Science of Air Abrasion

Tips ‘n Tools eliminate retakes. Impression material has never been better, however the delivery systems having been in need of improvement.

The advent of the water shrouded particle beam has again ignited interest in techniques to create minimally invasive restorations that are both biomimetic and strong. Burs whether carbide or diamond can and do cause crazing and cracking of enamel and dentin whereas particle ablation does not. The last obstacle to overcome was the dust—that has been accomplished with the “water shroud”.

Learning Objectives

• Different applications of air abrasion
• What works in what settings
• Technique for no-anesthetic restorations into dentin