The safety and efficacy of treatment with air abrasion technology

Abstract

(1) Dust from the KCP 1000 is insufficient to be a health hazard to patients or operators, (2) chair-side suction can be used as an alternative to the KCP 1000 suction, (3) superior sealants were obtained when tooth surfaces were prepared by a bur, compared to air abrasion and conventionally prepared surfaces, and (4) air abrasion tooth surfaces demonstrated less microleakage than conventionally prepared tooth surfaces.

Microleakage of three sealants following conventional, bur, and air‐abrasion preparation of pits and fissures

“…Due to equipment availability, superior tactile sensitivity and control, in our experience bur preparations are still preferred clinically. It has been suggested that air abrasion is safe for patients [45]. Although it is beyond the scope of this project, we would like to explore this claim in a comparative study of a few air abrasion systems and their suctions to determine which system is more effective at reducing the alumina oxide dust.…”

Microdermabrasion: Reappraisal and Brief Review of Literature

“…The smaller particles are more likely to be aerosolized and may cause pulmonary fibrosis. Wright and colleagues 21 have concluded in the dental literature that Al 2 O 3 dust is too insignificant to be a health hazard to patients or operators. Petechiae or purpura may occur especially when the ablation is slow or more vacuum pressure is used, but they usually resolve in 1 to 3 days.…”

"Drill-less" Dentistry- The New Air Abrasion Technology

“…The particles inhaled are more than 10µm in size and cannot enter the alveoli, they are readily swept away by normal ciliary action. 15 To reduce respiratory exposure, the clinical staff should always use surgical face masks and use dry vacuum systems to reduce patient exposure.…”