Acteon Newtron P5 XS B.LED
Acteon's compact piezoelectric ultrasonic scaler with a SLIM B.LED handpiece. It is a standalone console (no air polisher): generator, irrigation tank, foot pedal and handpiece cord, used with Acteon dental tips for prophylaxis, periodontics, endodontics, implant maintenance and restorative work.
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| Technology | Piezoelectric ultrasonic generator with SLIM B.LED handpiece [1] |
|---|---|
| Intended use (manual) | With an ultrasonic handpiece and dental insert: prophylaxis, periodontics, endodontics, conservative and restorative dentistry [1] |
| Output frequency | Minimum 28 kHz; insert vibration frequency ≥ 28 kHz [1] |
| Insert amplitude | ≤ 200 µm [1] |
| Power settings | 1 to 20; color ranges: green 1–6 (mainly periodontics), yellow 6–11 (mainly endodontics), blue 11–16 (scaling and conservative dentistry), orange 16–20 (very high power, mainly unsealing/debonding) [1] |
| Irrigation | Tank 300 ml or 500 ml (by option); nominal flow at the handpiece tip 5–40 ml/min; purge flow max. 80 ml/min [1] |
| Operating mode | Intermittent: 10 minutes ON / 5 minutes OFF [1] |
| Electrical | 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 60 VA; handpiece voltage 150 VAC [1] |
| Size (W × H × D) | 260 × 102 mm (138 mm with the 300 ml tank) × 185 mm [1] |
| Weight | 1,800 g with pedal, handpiece cord and 300 ml tank [1] |
| Cords | The foot-pedal cord and the handpiece cord are not detachable [1] |
| Handpiece | Newtron SLIM with a blue or white LED ring depending on configuration [1] |
| Tips | "Over 80 unique tips"; a color-coding system links each tip ring to one of four power ranges [2] |
| Other features listed by Acteon | Irrigation reaches the tip end; quick water disconnect; graduated tank; slim handpiece [2] |
Supplied (per the user manual) [1]
- Control box with pedal cord, handpiece cord, 300 or 500 ml tank and SLIM handpiece holder
- Newtron SLIM handpiece with LED ring
- F.L.A.G. disclosing liquid (depending on commercial package)
- Quick Start-Clean for LED handpiece, Quick Start and Quick Clean guides
- Inserts and wrenches per commercial package; power cord
Consumables and accessories
Where a figure is not listed, it was not published in the sources we checked (see “What we could not verify”). Numbers in brackets refer to the sources at the bottom of the page.
Who it may suit
- Practices that want a compact, self-contained ultrasonic scaler with its own irrigation tank (300 or 500 ml) rather than a unit-integrated scaler.
- Hygienists and dentists who value a broad tip range: Acteon cites over 80 tips for the Newtron system.
- Buyers who want to add air polishing separately, for example a handpiece-type air polisher on the unit's coupling. For scaling and air polishing in one console, see combined units such as the Acteon OPUS.
Regulatory information
- United States: FDA 510(k) K132322, "NEWTRON P5 XS B.LED", applicant Satelec - Acteon Group, decision date Mar 11, 2014, Substantially Equivalent. Product code ELC (Scaler, Ultrasonic) [4]
- Canada: Health Canada medical device licence 93254, "NEWTRON P5 XS B.LED", licence holder Satelec, a company of Acteon Group, device class II, first licence date May 8, 2014, status issued (Medical Devices Active Licence Listing, MDALL, checked Oct 16, 2026) [5]
Regulatory status can change. Always check the instructions for use and the current registration for your country before you buy.
Price
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Frequently asked questions
Does it include air polishing?
No. It is an ultrasonic scaler only. [1] [2]
Can I use other brands' tips?
The manual states the handpiece is designed for SATELEC (Acteon) inserts and files, and that other makers' inserts can damage the handpiece and void the warranty. [1]
Can it run continuously?
No. The manual specifies intermittent operation: 10 minutes on, 5 minutes off. [1]
Is there a Bluetooth version?
Acteon's resources site lists a "Newtron P5 XS Bluetooth" documentation page. The differences from the B.LED version are not confirmed here. [3]
What we could not verify
- The manual we read is version V11 (January 2023, French, hosted by a French distributor); Acteon's resources site lists newer revisions (through 2025). Recheck values against the current manual.
- Differences between the B.LED and the Bluetooth version: not confirmed.
- Tip count and package contents in the US and Canada: confirm with the supplier.
Related reading
Sources
- Acteon: Newtron P5 XS B.LED user manual J62150 V11, NBADFR030K (01/2023), French, copy hosted by a French distributor (Manufacturer manual; accessed October 16, 2026)
- Acteon: Newtron P5 XS B.LED product page (page renders client-side; read via search index) (Manufacturer; accessed October 16, 2026)
- Acteon My Resources: Newtron P5 XS Bluetooth documentation (Manufacturer; accessed October 16, 2026)
- U.S. FDA 510(k) database (openFDA): K132322 (Regulatory registry; accessed October 16, 2026)
- Health Canada MDALL: licence 93254 (NEWTRON P5 XS B.LED) (Regulatory registry; accessed October 16, 2026)
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