EMS AIRFLOW One
EMS's air-polishing-only tabletop unit for its Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT) workflow. It runs the AIRFLOW MAX handpiece (supragingival) and the PERIOFLOW MAX handpiece (subgingival and peri-implant pockets) from a touch panel, with two powder chambers (CLASSIC and PLUS). EMS positions it for practices that already have a PIEZON NO PAIN scaler module.
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| Model / code | AIRFLOW One, FT-230 (EMS's product page lists FT-230/A) [2] [3] |
|---|---|
| Control unit size (H × W × L) | 245 × 205 × 290 mm [1] [3] |
| Weight | Up to 5 kg in full operating condition (instructions for use). EMS's English product page lists a different figure (2.6 kg): confirm with the supplier [3] [2] |
| Wireless pedal | Ø 135 × H 35 mm, up to 0.35 kg; Bluetooth 2.4 GHz radio (max 8 dBm EIRP) [3] |
| Power supply | 100–240 VAC, 50–60 Hz, 4 A max; max. consumption 700 VA; standby 0.5 W max [1] [3] |
| Operating mode | Continuous operation; Class I (protective earth required) [3] |
| Water supply | 2–5 bar, 10–30 °C, salinity max 0.2%, minimum flow 100 ml/min, RECTUS 20KA connector; an EN 1717-compliant inlet is required [3] |
| Compressed air | 4.5–7 bar, dry, oil-filtered, minimum flow 20 Nl/min at 4.5 bar, RECTUS 21KA connector [3] |
| Water temperature | 40 °C by default; adjustable settings 0–4; the final spray at the tooth is lukewarm and below 40 °C [3] |
| Interface | Interactive touch panel, 10-level interface for power, water temperature and volume [2] |
| Handpieces | AIRFLOW MAX (EMS: Laminar AIRFLOW Technology, which EMS says improves visibility and reduces aerosol) and PERIOFLOW MAX (flexible nozzle with a pressure-reducing groove) [2] [3] |
| Powder chambers | CLASSIC chamber for CLASSIC powder (supragingival only); PLUS chamber for PLUS powder (supra- and subgingival). The IFU says to use PLUS powder only in the PLUS chamber [3] |
| Operating conditions | 10–35 °C, 30–75% humidity, up to 2,000 m [3] |
| Validated life | Handpiece main bodies: 1,000 sterilization cycles. Expected device service life: 7 years with yearly preventive maintenance [3] |
| Intended use (IFU) | Cleaning and polishing teeth by projecting water, air and dental powders: removal of plaque, soft deposits and surface stains; listed uses include surface preparation before bonding or cementation, cleaning for orthodontic patients, implant fixture cleaning before loading, and plaque removal before fluoride or whitening. The IFU also states the device may be used as an air polisher in patients with periodontal disease [3] |
| Cautions (IFU) | Not intended for newborns and infants under 2 years. Patients with chronic bronchitis or asthma must not be treated with an air-polishing device. Patients on a low-salt diet must not be treated with sodium-bicarbonate powder. Installation by an EMS-certified person is recommended [3] |
Supplied (EMS product page) [2]
- AIRFLOW One unit (FT-230/A)
- Handpiece cord (EM-145), water bottle (EG-121)
- Powder chambers CLASSIC (EL-606) and PLUS (EL-607), CLIP+CLEAN (EL-655)
- Starter CLASSIC and PLUS powders
- Air hose (EH-142) and water hose (EG-110)
- AIRFLOW and PERIOFLOW application guides, GBT training tool kit, quick guide and reprocessing instructions
- Power cord (plug depends on country)
Wired pedal (EK-410) and Boost wireless pedal (EK-404A) are listed "if available in your country"; Night Cleaner and Biofilm Discloser items are also country-dependent. Which handpieces and pedal come in a given package should be confirmed with the supplier.
Consumables and accessories
- EMS AIRFLOW CLASSIC powder (supragingival) and PLUS powder (supra- and subgingival) [3]
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 already have a scaler (EMS positions the unit for those with a PIEZON NO PAIN module) and want to add EMS air polishing.
- Teams working to the EMS GBT protocol, which is designed around EMS powders and handpieces.
- Buyers who want a single-purpose unit, with a combined EMS unit (AIRFLOW Prophylaxis Master or GBT Machine) as the step-up. It may be less suited to practices that want scaler and polisher in one console, or the lowest entry cost: handpiece-type air polishers mount on an existing unit coupling and cost much less.
Regulatory information
- United States: FDA 510(k) K190124, "EMS AIRFLOW Prophylaxis Master, EMS AIRFLOW One", applicant E.M.S. Electro Medical Systems S.A., decision date Oct 20, 2019, Substantially Equivalent. Product code ELC (Scaler, Ultrasonic), regulation 872.4850, class 2 [4]
- Canada: Health Canada medical device licence 102647, "AIRFLOW ONE", licence holder E.M.S. Electro Medical Systems S.A., device class II, first licence date Mar 28, 2019, 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 a scaler?
No. EMS positions the AIRFLOW One for practices already equipped with a PIEZON NO PAIN module. [2]
Which powders can it use?
CLASSIC and PLUS chambers are supplied. The instructions for use require PLUS powder in the PLUS chamber only, and the PLUS chamber for subgingival treatments. [3]
Is it still sold?
EMS lists it on its product pages. Some retailers list it as discontinued, so confirm availability with the supplier. [2]
What water quality does it need?
Filtered drinking water through an EN 1717-compliant inlet at 2–5 bar. [3]
What we could not verify
- Whether the 5 mm subgingival-pocket indication stated for the AIRFLOW Prophylaxis Master in the same instructions also applies to the AIRFLOW One: confirm with EMS.
- Weight: the instructions for use (up to 5 kg, full operating condition) and EMS's English product page differ; confirm with the supplier.
- The instructions for use we read is a distributor-hosted copy dated May 2023 (FB-621); a newer revision may exist.
Related reading
- EMS AIRFLOW Prophylaxis Master review
- Protocols compared (including GBT)
- Combined tabletop systems compared
- NSK Prophy-Mate neo (handpiece air polisher)
- EMS AIRFLOW Handy 3.0 (handpiece air polisher)
- Hu-Friedy PWR Air (tabletop air polisher)
- EMS AIRFLOW One vs Acteon AIR-N-GO easy
- More air polishers in the catalog
Sources
- EMS: AIRFLOW One technical data (documents page, read via search index) (Manufacturer; accessed October 16, 2026)
- EMS: AIRFLOW One product page (Manufacturer; accessed October 16, 2026)
- EMS: AIRFLOW One instructions for use FB-621 (copy hosted by Safco Dental, PDF dated May 2023) (Manufacturer manual; accessed October 16, 2026)
- U.S. FDA 510(k) database (openFDA): K190124 (Regulatory registry; accessed October 16, 2026)
- Health Canada MDALL: licence 102647 (AIRFLOW ONE) (Regulatory registry; accessed October 16, 2026)
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