Air scalers and power (ultrasonic) scalers differ in their mechanisms and efficiency.
Air scalers use compressed air with lower power, making them more suitable for lighter cleaning tasks, but they tend to generate more noise and discomfort.
In contrast, power scalers use electrical energy, operate at higher frequencies, clean faster and deeper with less noise, and use water cooling, providing greater comfort for patients. They are the ideal choice for removing stubborn plaque and calculus.