Air Abrasion
Air Abrasion is a technique of decay removal. It is used when the decay is small in size and deepth, and is accessible. Some people think of it as micro-etching.
How it works: A fine powder is used.
Blowing this powder under pressure through a very small tip, directed at the
decay, will blow the decay out. There is no heat thus most (99%) of
patients have this done without anesthesia (shots).
 Future:
We feel that these restorations will last a long time. The small size of
the preparation and the use of a filling material that bonds to the tooth, are
the reasons for the expectation of a long service life.
Changes: There are rare occasions when during the removal of
decay, it is discovered that the decay is more invasive than expected. If
this occurs the treatment plan might change to a more traditional technique, and
if necessary anesthesia could be used.
The treatment of decay with as conservative a treatment technique as possible is
always our goal. Decay is a progressive disease. It is important to
treat your decay before the natural progression reaches the point that this air
abrasion technique is no longer an option.
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