MTI Dental Products
Master Prophy AirLite Prophy/Dental Hygiene Handpiece
Master Prophy AirLite is a lightweight handpiece designed to minimize hand fatigue and increase patient comfort.
An evaluator with 21 years of experience in dentistry said, "I love how lightweight Master Prophy AirLite is. It?s so nice on my hands and wrist. I see a big difference from the [handpiece] I?m currently using." All 10 Dental Product Shopper evaluators said they would definitely or probably recommend Master Prophy AirLite to colleagues or contacts in the dental profession.
MTI Dental Products, a 25-year-old handpiece manufacturer, offers Master Prophy AirLite prophy/dental hygiene handpiece designed specifically for the dental hygienist. Available in several colors, Master Prophy AirLite?s technology provides efficient polishing, minimized hand fatigue, and increased patient comfort.
A mix of 10 dentists and dental hygienists with a total of 231 years of experience in dentistry participated in this Dental Product Shopper evaluation of Master Prophy AirLite. They rated and commented on several product features after using the product in-office for 4 weeks.
Lightweight Handpiece and Reduced Hand Fatigue
Manufacturer Description: Master Prophy AirLite is engineered for comfort and ergonomic fit with a tapered profile for a relaxed hand position. The lightweight handpiece is constructed of durable metal, but weighs only 2.6 oz for improved tactile sense.
Evaluator Feedback: In evaluating Master Prophy AirLite, 7 evaluators rated the handpiece?s light weight as their favorite product feature. An evaluator with 9 years of experience in dentistry said, "It was fun to compare Master Prophy AirLite with my current system to see the pros and cons. It?s lightweight and quiet compared to my [current handpiece]."
Evaluators also rated Master Prophy AirLite's reduced hand fatigue; 8 evaluators rated this feature as excellent and 2 rated it as very good. One evaluator from St. Petersburg, FL, said, "I love how light it is and how good it feels in my hand." A second evaluator from Midvale, UT, added, "It feels very comfortable to hold." Both evaluators gave the product an overall satisfaction rating of excellent.
Efficiency for Polishing Procedures (Torque and Speed)
Manufacturer Description: Master Prophy AirLite operates at 3500 rpm for effortless removal of tough stains while limiting gingival abrasion. The handpiece accommodates prophy angles from all major manufacturers, and its 360° swivel coupler connects directly to any standard 2- or 4-hole tubing. The quick-disconnect coupler reduces hand fatigue caused by the dragging and twisting of the air tubing.
Evaluator Feedback: In this evaluation, 7 evaluators rated Master Prophy AirLite?s efficiency for polishing procedures as excellent and 3 evaluators rated it as very good. An evaluator from Del Mar, CA, said, "The swivel takes away the cord drag and it?s easier to adapt the angle's cup to the tooth. There is no ?chunky? feeling or stop-start feeling when polishing."
When asked how the handpiece could be improved, one evaluator commented, "I didn?t really notice the swivel feature...but maybe that's my technique." Another evaluator said, "I couldn?t get my disposable prophy angles to stay on as well as they do with [my current handpiece]." Both evaluators went on to say they would probably recommend Master Prophy AirLite to colleagues.
Patient Comfort and Reduced Splatter
Manufacturer Description: Master Prophy AirLite provides increased patient comfort during each visit. It has a smooth operation, reducing prophy paste splatter.
Evaluator Feedback: A dentist with 30 years of experience in dentistry said, "The handpiece?s constant low speed stopped splatter...It was more comfortable for our patients." A second evaluator from California added, "Master Prophy AirLite runs very smoothly."
Overall Satisfaction
When asked to rate their overall satisfaction with Master Prophy AirLite, 7 evaluators rated it excellent and 3 rated it very good. All 10 evaluators said they would definitely or probably purchase the product in the future. A dental hygienist with 40 years of experience in dentistry summarized her evaluation experience by saying, "I loved Master Prophy AirLite and looked forward to using it each day."
