--- title: 5 Essential Uses For The AquaCare - Optident description: Discover 5 essential uses not to be missed with the AquaCare - a revolutionary tool in the field of contactless dentistry & minimally invasive dentistry. image: https://blog.optident.co.uk/hubfs/Blog%20Images/Aquacare/JordiManauta-InAction.jpeg --- - - - - Our Social Channels - [Login](https://optident.co.uk/my-account/) - [Register](https://optident.co.uk/my-account/?action=register) # [![Optident](https://optident.co.uk/app/themes/optident/assets/images/optident-logo.png)](https://optident.co.uk/) ![Search Icon](https://blog.optident.co.uk/hubfs/Blog%20Files%20-%20Do%20not%20delete/icon-search.png) Call +44 (0) 1943 60 50 50 For specialist advice Menu - - [Products](https://optident.co.uk/products/) - [Offers](https://optident.co.uk/offers/) - [Courses](https://optident.co.uk/courses/) - [Blog](https://blog.optident.co.uk) - [Contact Us](https://optident.co.uk/contact/) - Discover - [Dental Loupes](https://optident.co.uk/dental-loupes/) - [Dental Lasers](https://optident.co.uk/dental-lasers/) - [Teeth Whitening](https://optident.co.uk/teeth-whitening/) - [Air Abrasion](https://optident.co.uk/air-abrasion/) - [StyleItaliano](https://optident.co.uk/styleitaliano/) - [The StyleItaliano Direct Workflow](https://optident.co.uk/styleitaliano-direct-workflow/) - [#WHITEOLOGY](https://optident.co.uk/whiteology/) - ![Search Icon](https://blog.optident.co.uk/hubfs/Blog%20Files%20-%20Do%20not%20delete/icon-search.png) ### Blog JordiManauta-InAction 29 July 2019 ### 5 Essential Uses For The Aquacare The [AquaCare collection](https://optident.co.uk/manufacturer/velopex/) provides a unique solution for both air polishing (for highly efficient prophylaxis) and air abrasion (for restorative dentistry). Thanks to a single switch, the [AquaCare unit](https://optident.co.uk/product/aquacare-twin-air-abrasion-unit/) allows users to perform thorough abrasion or gentle prophylaxis with a one second change over. Not only this, but the AquaCare allows users to [perform multiple treatments](https://blog.optident.co.uk/all-you-need-to-know-about-the-aquacare-collection)– offering unlimited possibilities for both patient and practitioner. With a variety of options to explore; here are 5 essential uses not to be missed with the AquaCare Unit: ## 1. **Cleaning & Stain Removal** If you are looking for a fast and efficient clean, the AquaCare offers the ultimate solution, providing highly efficient stain removal and cleaning. Unlike many conventional cleaning systems on the market, the AquaCare cleans into the very fine structure of the tooth; accessing even the deepest pits and crevices. Furthermore, the AquaCare can simultaneously treat sensitivity whilst it cleans, providing patients with a comfortable, relaxing experience. Impressive results can be seen in one visit, and patients will be impressed with their visibility brighter smile:  **1. Pre-Operative** **2. After wet air-abrasion with AquaCare** **3. Final Restoration** **4. Initial Situation** **5. After air polishing with AquaCare using sodium bicarbonate** [Sodium Biocarbonate](https://optident.co.uk/product/aquacare-sodium-bicarbonate/) is the ideal powder for cleaning with the AquaCare unit. It is an excellent choice for the removal of biofilm and general prophy cleaning and the small particle size ensures a comfortable patient experience.     ## 2. Restorative Work The AquaCare unit is incredibly versatile and boasts the ability to perform a wide variety of procedures from prepping a tooth for a restoration to prepping a tooth for veneers. As the AquaCare can switch between modes in just one second, it is is the ideal tool for restorative work; enabling users to clean decay before switching back with ease to cutting mode. **Prep refined with AquaCare utilising Sylc Powder** **Veneer Preparations Prior to AquaCare** **Veneer preparations after AquaCare using Sylc powder** **Initial Situation ** **After AquaCare (first steps)** **After AquaCare **    Another reason AquaCare is ideal for restorative work is because it increases bond strength with its texturing of the cavity surface:  ![Richard-Field](https://blog.optident.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Richard-Field.jpg?width=100&name=Richard-Field.jpg) > ***“Working with the AquaCare as part of my daily routine gives me the confidence that my bonding is the best it can be" *** **Richard Field** Here the AquaCare is demonstrated as the ideal tool for cavity preparation:  ## 3. Perio  The AquaCare is the perfect tool to clean bacteria from the pockets around the teeth, preventing destruction of bone and tissue.  **Initial Situation - Peri-implant mucositis / early periimplantitis on 21 is present. This implant is 6 years old. There is bleeding and suppuration.  Minor bone loss present that occurred in a year.** **AquaCare use for inter proximal cleaning with sodium biocarbonate. Flushed out with Chlorhexidine followed by sodium and one last CHX intrasulcular.** **AquaCare use for inter proximal cleaning with sodium biocarbonate. Flushed out with Chlorhexidine followed by sodium and one last CHX intrasulcular.**    ## 4. Ortho  AquaCare is the perfect solution for orthodontic treatments such as:   - **Orthodontic Resin Removal** -  using the AquaCare is a great alternative to rotary instruments with no damage to the teeth - **Stain Removal Around Brackets** - With a powder such a [Sylc](https://optident.co.uk/product/aquacare-sylc-powder/), stains around brackets can be easily removed - **Debonding - **The AquaCare can be used to assist with the removal of bonded orthodontic appliances - **Prior to Whitening - **In cleaning mode, the AquaCare is the perfect compliment prior to a whitening procedure; delivering a fast, efficient clean and stain removal.   **Prior to orthodontic resin removal** **After orthodontic resin removal (air polishing with sylc at a low pressure setting) ** **Using Sylc to clean staining around the brackets** **Calculus removed with bicarb using AquaCare.  Then moved to al oxide to remove remaining composite from previous retainer. **    > ***![Bhupinder-Dawett](https://blog.optident.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Bhupinder-Dawett.jpg?width=110&name=Bhupinder-Dawett.jpg)‘Air polishing with a bioactive material (Sylc) at low pressure setting to remove residual orthodontic resin as an alternative to using rotary instruments.’*** > > **Bhupinder Dawett **   ## 5. Endodontics   It is widely acknowledged that cleanliness is a key component to the success of endodontic treatment. The AquaCare unit is the ideal tool for this task, providing ideal conditions for endodontic procedures such as remnant removal following root canal therapy. > ***![Freddy-Beliiard](https://blog.optident.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Freddy-Beliiard.jpg?width=150&name=Freddy-Beliiard.jpg)‘After the root canal therapy is completed, we end up having obturation cement all over the pulp chamber floor, isthmuses or other retentive areas. Blasting it with sodium bicarbonate and a curtain of water allows me not only to remove all these remnants, but without creating a mess of powder all over my operatories. This will allow for a cleaner environment in which adhesive dentistry can be carried out under ideal conditions.'*** > > **Freddy Belliard** ![AquaCare Endo](https://blog.optident.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Freddy%20Belliard-RemnantRemoval1Before.png?width=465&name=Freddy%20Belliard-RemnantRemoval1Before.png)   ![AquaCare Endo](https://blog.optident.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Freddy%20Belliard-RemnantRemoval2After.jpg?width=457&name=Freddy%20Belliard-RemnantRemoval2After.jpg) **                       Before Remnant Removal                                **                                     **After Remnant Removal**     [![Book Your Free Air Abrasion Demonstration](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/2916295/c390cfc5-eb32-40d4-81a4-682d230569b9.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/2916295/c390cfc5-eb32-40d4-81a4-682d230569b9) To find out more about the **[AquaCare range](https://optident.co.uk/manufacturer/velopex/)** call us on **+44 (0) 1943 60 50 50** or email **sales@optident.co.uk**         Please enable JavaScript to view the [comments powered by Disqus.](https://disqus.com/?ref_noscript) ### Discover More… #### [Ribbond: A Fantastic Treatment Modality To Introduce To Your Practice](https://blog.optident.co.uk/blog-title) #### [Why Everyone’s talking about Lucida](https://blog.optident.co.uk/why-everyones-talking-about-lucida) #### [7 Steps To Sell More Tooth Whitening In Your Practice - Business](https://blog.optident.co.uk/how-to-sell-more-tooth-whitening-in-your-practice) #### Subscribe and we’ll send you brand new articles every month… “ The Vanini Master class is more than just a composite course, it will truly change the way you see and treat anterior aesthetic restorations.(...) unmatched by any course I’ve been on and likely will ever go on. 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