There is a wide variety of inserts and tips that can be used for comprehensive ultrasonic scaling. As with hand scalers, inserts and tips are designed for specific purposes and accessibility.

The type and location of calculus along with the oral health of the patient and root anatomy are the chief factors which will determine the use the proper instrument to complete the job with the least difficulty and most efficiency.

The Acteon ultrasonic inserts range is a versatile collection of scaler tips that covers a wide array of applications from caries detection and prophylaxis treatment to endodontics and implant maintenance.

How to select the right ultrasonic tips

It is recommended that for thorough debridement, an assortment of tips be used during each ultrasonic scaling procedure.

Larger diameter tips are generally indicated for higher power settings and heavier calculus removal.

Slim and ultra-slim tips are typically used on low to mid-power settings, for light to moderate calculus in difficult to access areas.

To make selecting the right tip easier, Acteon ultrasonic inserts use a unique colour coding system which intuitively associates the insert's colour ring with one of four power zones.

Why choose Acteon ultrasonic tips?

Acteon ultrasonic tips have long been one most popular option for DCPs thanks to the following advantages:

Preservation, efficacy & comfort - Acteon ultrasonic devices are designed for perfect ultrasonic vibrations, which when combined with high quality tips, preserve teeth and ensure accurate treatments. The tips are designed to vibrate in a perfectly regular way, regardless of the load applied to the tip.

Completely versatile - Acteon ultrasonic tips consist of more than 80 different styles, with exclusive designs meeting all clinical needs: prophylaxis, periodontics, implant care, endodontics, surgical endodontics and restorative and conservative dentistry.

Optimal irrigation management - Whether spray or drip, Acteon tips are always irrigated to their active end, regardless of the clinical conditions. Thus, efficiency is enhanced by cavitation, tissue is preserved by cooling the tip and the site, and treatment comfort is optimal.

Long life - Acteon tips offer excellent durability due to heat treatment (for optimal performance, tips must be renewed regularly)

Should you use competitor tips on Acteon ultrasonic devices?

It has been shown that interchanging manufacturer inserts, and generator units can change the system’s performance.

Manufacturer’s inserts or tips are designed to perform with their own generator. By utilising the same manufacturer, you will be optimising the oscillation performance of the instrument you are using¹.

Acteon recommends you use Acteon tips on Acteon scalers for optimal performance, efficacy, patient safety and device longevity.

Where can I buy Acteon Ultrasonic Tips?

All Acteon ultrasonic inserts and tips can be purchased from our online store, with free next working day delivery as standard.

Acteon ultrasonic units, including the Newtron Booster W/Newtron Handpiece 230V UK, are also available to buy, with 0% finance available on all items above £1,000 +VAT.

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1- Walmsley AD. (2012). The Possibility of Pulsation. Dimensions of Dental Hygiene, 10(1), 42,44}