MECTRON - Prophylaxis

1982: Mectron invented the first ultrasonic transducer made of titanium – now a worldwide standard – in order to better transmit ceramic discs deformation into a tip linear movement
Big step ahead in handpiece reliability and resistance
Oscillation frequency: around 28.500 Hz (range 24.000-36.000 Hz)
Device performance are electronically controlled by a dedicated built-in feedback system
Max comfort for the patient thanks to the feedback system

1982: mectron invented the first ultrasonic transducer made of titanium – now a worldwide standard – in order to better transmit ceramic discs deformation into a tip linear movement
Big step ahead in handpiece reliability and resistance
Oscillation frequency: around 28.500 Hz (range 24.000-36.000 Hz)
Device performance are electronically controlled by a dedicated built-in feedback system
Max comfort for the patient thanks to the feedback system

High frequency electrical impulses from the electronic module to the ceramics discs
Mechanical deformations of the 4 ceramic discs conducted into a concentrator in titanium
Generation of a micrometric/linear movement of the insert
Oscillations not visible to the naked eye (vibration width between 0,006 and 0,1 mm.)
Oscillations amplitude are related to the device setting, inserts metal flexibility degree, insert morphology and irrigation flow level
Advanced devices allow to operate on the ultrasonic oscillation amplitude thanks to the electronic system

Creation of gas micro-bubbles inside the liquid treated by ultrasounds because of a rapid changes of pressure that cause the formation of bubbles where the pressure is relatively low
Implosion of the bubbles generating an intense shockwave which leads to bleeding reduction (hemostasis effect of blood vessels), biofilm disintegration and antibacterial effect (endo)

Mectron is responsible for some of the most important innovations in the dental field:

Creation of gas micro-bubbles inside the liquid treated by ultrasounds because of a rapid changes of pressure that cause the formation of bubbles where the pressure is relatively low
Implosion of the bubbles generating an intense shockwave which leads to bleeding reduction (hemostasis effect of blood vessels), biofilm disintegration and antibacterial effect (endo)