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Air Abrasion

1. An air abrasion unit is available and it can be moved into the clinic as required. Unless familiar with the apparatus, a resident’s first use should be under close supervision of an attending who is comfortable with the equipment.
2. Some of the many applications for air abrasion are:
   1. Removal of stains
   2. Preparation of pit and fissures prior to sealants
   3. Preparation of cavity preps that are small, including cervical abrasion sites
   4. Micro-etching porcelain for composite repairs
   5. But, NOT for amalgam removal