Erythritol Powder
Also called: Erythritol prophy powder
What is erythritol powder?
Erythritol powder is an air polishing consumable based on the sugar alcohol erythritol, typically formulated at ~14 micron particle size — the finest commercially available dental prophy powder. Erythritol is non-cariogenic, soluble in water, and well-tolerated by oral soft tissues.
Erythritol was introduced commercially in 2012 (EMS AIRFLOW Plus) and has since expanded to competing SKUs from Acteon, Mectron, NSK, W&H, and generics. It is positioned as a direct upgrade path from glycine for practices wanting a single powder across all clinical scenarios.
When is it used?
Erythritol is indicated for:
- Supragingival and subgingival biofilm removal
- Peri-implant maintenance
- Orthodontic cleaning
- Clinics standardizing on one powder across indications
Erythritol generally requires a combined tabletop system or a compatible handpiece — older sodium-bicarbonate-only handpieces are not rated for it.