Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, only the ultrasound toothpaste enables the formation of microbubbles. The ultrasound toothpaste – 75 ml – lasts for about 6 weeks and is available in pharmacies, among other places.

No, ultrasonic waves for micro-tooth cleaning are absolutely safe for all groups of people.

Ultrasound for micro-tooth cleaning is absolutely safe. Ultrasound has been used in medicine for decades. Research has shown that ultrasound is harmless to humans up to a power of 50 watts. Emmi-dental (Emmi-dent 6) works with only 0.2 watts!

Yes, ultrasound is absolutely safe for inlays - as well as for any type of crowns and fillings - there are no adverse effects.

Yes, our parent company has years of experience in the ultrasound field. At www.ultraschall-welt.de you will find devices for a wide range of applications.

There are two main problems with implants: Firstly, it is not possible to clean the teeth using macro cleaning methods for around 4 - 6 weeks after the implants have been inserted, whereas tooth cleaning with ultrasound is not only possible immediately after the implants have been exposed and inserted, but is also recommended. Studies have shown that peri-implant problems, pocket formation, suppurations, etc. can be virtually eliminated. This is a very significant effect, both for the patient and for the implantologist. The second, main problem with implants is that gaps remain between the implant and the substructure, in the range of around 2µ to around 45µ - depending on the quality of the implants - through which contaminants and bacteria can penetrate and lead to suppurations, for example. Bacterial nests form. Micro cleaning reaches these bacterial nests and kills bacteria.

Our product is not a toothbrush, but cleans exclusively with ultrasound. Toothbrushes - manual brushes, electric brushes, sonic brushes - work mechanically by brushing (macro cleaning - approx. 20,000 - 30,000 vibrations per minute), our devices work without movement by ultrasound (micro cleaning - max. 96 million vibrations per minute).

The ultrasound is generated directly above the bristles and is passed through each individual bristle into the ultrasonic toothpaste. There, the ultrasound forms microscopically small bubbles that remove all impurities such as food residue, tartar, bacteria, etc. through implosion. You cannot sense, hear or feel it.

The ultrasound of our devices is absolutely harmless and can be used without risk even for long periods of time per tooth cleaning, i.e. there is no time limit.

The bristle surface usually covers 3 teeth. 5 seconds is usually enough. The actual time depends on how dirty the teeth are. If the teeth are very dirty or discolored (e.g. nicotine, red wine stains, etc.), the cleaning time should be longer at the beginning.

The 100% original ultrasound of emmi®-dent products is harmless because it is a "soft" ultrasound. Harmless air vibrations are generated. Soft ultrasound is characterized by a high frequency, a very low wattage and a medium adapted for the oral and dermatological area. In contrast, "hard" ultrasound can be harmful due to its low frequency, high wattage and the use of a metal tip, which is used in many dental practices to remove tartar.

From 2004 to 2007, ultrasound tooth cleaning and oral hygiene were tested in field tests. Since 2008, it has been used daily by an ever-increasing number of users.

No, to date no side effects are known.

No, ultrasound does not affect fillings, inlays, crowns, bridges or veneers. Ultrasound consists of pure air vibrations that do not develop any mechanical forces.

No, but it does bring back the natural color of the teeth in a short time. The reason for this is that the tooth enamel also has extremely small "pores". Over the years, more and more impurities collect in these, leading to a brownish, yellowish or grayish "veil" on the teeth. Due to the small size of the dirty pores, conventional bristles cannot clean these pores because the diameter of the bristles is many times larger than the diameter of the pores. Ultrasound with its microcavities (microbubbles) removes the impurities because the diameter of the microbubbles is many times smaller than the diameter of the pores in the tooth enamel.

Yes, that supports the effect and can accelerate healing.

Yes, there is no time limit for the application of “soft” ultrasound.

Yes, only the ultrasonic toothpaste enables the formation of microbubbles. A tube of ultrasonic toothpaste containing 75 ml is enough for about 6 weeks.

No, the “soft” ultrasound only generates air vibrations. They are not electrical or electromagnetic vibrations. 

When the bristles are moved or pressed, they become bent and the ultrasound hits the teeth at the wrong angle. Since it is reflected at the same angle, it has little or no effect.

Use a child attachment for this.

Yes, it is even recommended and this is already the case from the moment of disclosure. The reason is that ultrasound promotes blood circulation, accelerates the regeneration of the gums and releases the body's own energies. According to the experience available so far, common peri-implant problems can be avoided. Another reason is the fact that ultrasonic tooth cleaning is motionless and non-abrasive. This means that neither the gums nor the implants are stressed.

Tooth cleaning using ultrasound alone is a completely new development that has never been seen before. The advantages of this new technology compared to conventional tooth cleaning are manifold.

• The teeth are cleaned without any movement (RDA value = 0, compared to an RDA value of 70 – 130 for conventional teeth cleaning) and thus prevent impairment and damage to the gums and tooth enamel.
• Tooth cleaning using ultrasound alone has a prophylactic effect, as the smoothness of the teeth means that no bacteria can adhere to them for about 12 hours after the tooth cleaning.
• Tooth cleaning using ultrasound alone removes existing bacteria and germs.
• The ultrasound promotes blood circulation and releases the body’s own energies.

The emmi®-dent ultrasonic toothbrush is not a toothbrush, but an ultrasonic device for cleaning teeth and oral hygiene. Instead of only up to 34,000 mechanical vibrations per minute (vertical or rotating - sonic toothbrush), the emmi®-dent ultrasonic toothbrush works with up to 96 million air vibrations per minute. A comparison between classic toothbrushes and the emmi®-dent ultrasonic toothbrush is not possible, as classic toothbrushes do not allow the effects of ultrasound in the oral area.

2 - 3 teeth are treated with ultrasound at the same time. Depending on the condition of the teeth, the treatment lasts 5 to 10 seconds. Then the next 2 - 3 teeth are treated with ultrasound, and so on. In total, a professional tooth cleaning with the original ultrasound of the emmi®-dent products takes about 6 minutes.

You have a 2-year guarantee on our ultrasonic toothbrushes.

Please contact us with your request by email at info@emmi-ultrasonic.de to initiate the repair process.

Please send us the handset of the defective device as well as the charging station. Please enclose a copy of your invoice and a brief description of the fault.

Please remember to include the ERMA number assigned to you (you received this number when you contacted customer service and initiated the repair process) in all communication.

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