different type of polishers for dental

Tooth polishing is to smoothen the surface of teeth and restorations. The purpose of polishing is to remove external stains, remove plaque buildup, increase esthetics and reduce corrosion of metal restorations. Tooth polishing isn't very good for your health, so it's usually done just for looks after debridement and before fluoride. 

Main types include diamond stone,diamond rubber polishers,silicon polisher for ceramic/metal and alloy,polishing brushes and prophy cup.Different types are suitable for different scenarios.

Diamond Stone

The diamond stone is mainly used for grinding zirconia, glass ceramics, and porcelain. It is divided into FG shank and RA shank. The main difference lies in the shape of the shank and the different speeds.

Diamond Rubber Polishers

This product is called a diamond rubber polishing machine. We also call them silicon diamond polishers or dental diamond grinders. They are widely used for polishing zirconia, glass ceramics, porcelain, and resin, etc.

Silicon Polisher for Ceramic/Metal and Alloy

Silicone grinding heads are mainly used for porcelain polishing and metal and alloy polishing. White, coarse grit, pink medium grit, and blue fine grit are mainly suitable for porcelain polishing. Black, brown, and light green are suitable for polishing metal alloys. At the same time, fine grits in light green and yellow are also suitable for polishing resins.

Polishing Brushes

We also call them preventive brushes. They are made of rubber, bristle, silicon, alumina, nylon, wool, and RA shank. All are made of highlighted wool, not harmful to teeth, suitable for resin, real teeth, and porcelain.Dentists usually use different polishing brushes to polish different tooth positions. After the teeth are polished, the teeth become white and flawless, while reducing the infection of some bacteria on the teeth and protecting the teeth. In Europe, America, Australia, and the Middle East, it is used more.

Prophy Cup

The Prophy Cup opens and curves to the contour of the tooth to aid selective stain removal and interproximal cleaning, reducing stress and operator fatigue. The unique design is suitable for the treatment of adults and children and can replace the pointed polisher. The soft, flared mouth of the prevention cup gently massages the gums and reaches the pocket to effectively remove plaque biofilm for improved subgingival access. Prohy Cups are designed with wider bases to prevent paste from reaching contra-angles.