Air abrasion is a minimally invasive non-mechanical technique of tooth
preparation that uses kinetic energy to remove tooth structure.
According to Hedge et al 2010, it is known as a pseudo mechanical non
rotary cutting tool. This lecture will cover Air Abrasion technology from
different aspects;
Historical background of air abrasion
To learn the essentials of air abrasion technology
To identify the components of air abrasion technology
To discuss the clinical implications of air abrasion in the different
management phases; diagnosis, operative, restorative and post-
restorative phases.
To identify how air abrasion can help in accurate diagnosis
To discuss the effectiveness of air abrasion in caries removal and
cavity preparation
To discuss air abrasion and bonding to tooth structure
To explain air abrasion and immediate dentin sealing
To discuss air abrasion and dentin hypersensitivity
Limitations of air abrasion
conclusion