




Prophy Cups
- Maximum delivery of prophylaxis paste to the tooth surface
- Attach to handpieces to effectively clean and polish teeth
- They fit most prophy angle, reduce splatter and come in a variety of characteristics
Description
Dental prophy cups (also known as polishing cups) are specialized disposable accessories that are used in conjunction with dental handpiece for professional tooth polishing and cleaning procedures. These specially designed cups help to effectively remove stains, plaque and other surface deposits, leaving teeth smooth and shiny.
Prophy cups usually consist of medical plastic and a soft, flexible rubber or silicone structure. The polishing structure conforms to the natural curved shape of the tooth for optimal contact.
Prophy Cups Latch Type
GD-1550Latch-soft-4 pages | peach grey white | pink green blue |
GD-1551Latch-hard-4 pages | peach grey white | pink green blue |
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GD-1552Latch-soft-6 pages | peach grey white | pink green blue |
GD-1553Latch-hard-6 pages | peach grey white | pink green blue |
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GD-1554Latch-soft-Pineapple shape-6page | purple grey orage pink green blue yellow red |
GD-1555Latch-hard-Pineapple shape-6page | purple grey orage pink green blue yellow red |
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GD-1560Latch soft 6 pages | purple grey white pink green blue |
GD-1561Latch hard 6 pages | purple grey white pink green blue |
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GD-1556Screw-soft-4 pages and 6 pages | purple grey white pink green blue |
GD-1559Screw-hard-4 pages and 6 pages | purple grey white pink green blue |
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Our company offers dental prophy cups in many sizes to adapt different tooth shapes. Dental prophy cups can deep clean and polish the surfaces of the teeth, restoring their natural luster, also can gently removing stubborn stains and plaque, promote overall oral health.
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The Principle of Dental Prophy Cups
The principle of dental prophy cups involves utilizing the edges and surfaces of a cup-shaped rubber structure coated with abrasive materials. Through rotational friction and pressure, these cups remove stains, plaque, and tartar from the tooth surface, resulting in smoother and whiter teeth.
During use, the prophy cups are typically used in conjunction with dental polishing paste. It usually contains fine abrasive particles that increase friction and further enhance the polishing effect. When the prophy cup is used with the paste, the uniformly rotating cup ensures the paste is evenly applied to the tooth surface. As the prophy cup rotates, the abrasive material begins to friction the tooth surface, removing stains from the teeth. Meanwhile, the material of the dental prophy cup has a certain degree of flexibility, allowing it to adapt to the curved surface of the teeth, ensuring more uniform polishing.
In summary, the dental prophy cup achieves tooth polishing and cleaning through rotational friction, assisted by the polishing paste, resulting in a smoother and more aesthetically pleasing tooth surface.
How to Use Dental Prophy Cups
1. Clean the patient’s mouth.
2. Select the appropriate size of prophy cup based on the patient’s teeth.
3. Apply the required polishing material (such as polishing paste) evenly to the inner surface of the prophy cup.
4. Gently place the prophy cup on the tooth surface to be polished, ensuring full contact between the tooth and the prophy cup.
5. Turn on the drive unit and rotate it at high speed to begin polishing. Avoid applying excessive pressure to prevent damage to the teeth.
6. When polishing the tooth surface, ensure that the entire tooth surface is covered, particularly the interdental spaces and gingival margin areas.
7. After polishing is complete, clean the mouth again and remove any remaining polishing material.
Precautions for Using Prophy Cups
1. Cleaning: Thoroughly clean the polishing cup before and after use to prevent the accumulation of bacteria and dirt.
2. Disinfection: After use, thoroughly disinfect and sterilize the dental polishing cup, and store it in a dry, sterile environment.
3. Quality inspection: Before using the prophy cup, inspect it for any obvious wear or cracks. Since it rotates at high speeds during use, even minor cracks could cause the prophy cup to break during polishing. Replace any defective polishing cups promptly to prevent injury to the patient during the polishing process.
4. Use appropriate speed: Different types of prophy cups are suitable for different speeds. Before using the prophy cup, consult the relevant instructions to understand the correct speed range.
5. Do not overuse: Polishing is only part of dental treatment and should not be overused for aesthetic purposes. Follow the polishing frequency recommended by a professional dentist.
6. Do not apply excessive pressure: Do not apply excessive pressure when using the polishing cup. Moderate pressure ensures effective polishing while avoiding damage to teeth and gums.
7. Use appropriate polishing materials: Select suitable polishing materials based on the patient’s dental condition. Different materials are suitable for different tooth surfaces and polishing effects.
Tips: Please note that dental prophy cups are high-speed rotating instruments, and improper use can cause significant damage. Therefore, their use requires professional knowledge and skills, and it is recommended to use them under the guidance of a professional.
FAQs
A dental prophy cup(also known as polishing cups) is a rubber cup with an abrasive surface, used in dental procedures to polish and clean the tooth surface. It is typically used with a polishing paste to remove stains, plaque, and tartar, leaving the teeth smoother and whiter.
The working principle of prophy cups is to use friction to remove stains and plaque from teeth. The prophy cups allows them to adapt to the curved surface of teeth, ensuring a better fit and more uniform friction.
To use a dental prophy cup:
- Clean the patient's mouth.
- Choose the appropriate size of the prophy cup for the patient's teeth.
- Apply the polishing paste evenly to the cup.
- Gently place the cup on the tooth and rotate it at high speed for polishing.
- Make sure to cover the entire tooth surface, including interdental spaces and gingival margins.
- Cleaning: Always clean the prophy cup before and after use to avoid bacterial buildup.
- Disinfection: Disinfect and sterilize the cup after use.
- Inspection: Check for any wear or cracks before use to prevent accidents.
- Speed: Use the appropriate speed for the type of prophy cup.
- Pressure: Avoid excessive pressure to protect the teeth and gums.
- Frequency: Follow the recommended polishing frequency to prevent overuse.
If you have experience using it, you can use it at home. However, you must remain vigilant at all times and keep the high-speed rotating parts within your field of vision to prevent accidental injury.
Although prophy cups help remove stains and plaque from the surface of teeth and have some teeth whitening effect, they are not intended to permanently whiten teeth. infact, they are designed to complement other dental treatments, such as fillings. To achieve whitening results, you may want to consider other professional options.
Yes, prophy cups and polishing cups are essentially the same dental tool. "Prophy cups" is a common term used in dental practices, It is what we call "Polishing Cups".