A prophy angle handpiece is used to apply prophy paste to a patient’s teeth during a cleaning. These small handpiece heads are meant to fit in a dental hygiene handpiece and include a rotating cup at the tip. The rotating cup holds the prophy paste so the hygienist can easily polish the patient’s teeth.

Dental prophy angles are available in a range of styles and designs. You can buy a dental prophy angle with either a soft or firm cup, but most dentists prefer a soft cup. A soft cup is more flexible and provides interproximal reach. A soft cup is also more comfortable for the patient. However, firm cups have additional cleaning properties, so they’re typically better for patients with heavy stains.In addition to soft and firm cups, you can also find webbed cups, spiral cups, and ribbed cups, among many other options on the Net32 dental marketplace.

There are two types of cup attachment options available: screw-on and snap-on. Net32 also carries several types of prophy angles with brushes—these may have a tapered brush, flat brush, or standard brush.

Dental prophy angles may also differ in what type of handpiece they’re compatible with. However, the BeeSure disposable prophy angle fits all standard handpieces. You can also find latex-free prophy angles within our product offering.

Depending on your preferences, you can also choose between disposable and reusable prophy angles. Not sure which option best suits your needs? Here are some of the most notable differences:

Reusable prophy angles can be autoclaved to disinfect them. They are designed for multiple use, which makes them a more economical purchase for your dental practice.

Disposable prophy angles make for easy cleanup as you can just throw them away as soon as you're done. This is also a more sanitary option as it reduces the risk of cross-contamination. You can buy disposable dental prophy angles in bulk so you can save on the cost per unit.

Keeping your dental practice sanitized is essential. Using disposable prophy angles is one way to ensure you can limit your patients’ risk of cross-contamination.

In addition to disposable prophy angles, you can also find disposable dental gloves and other supplies on the Net32 dental marketplace to help you ensure your practice meets hygiene standards.