Get peace of mind with the autoclavable hands-free Aerosol Assist.

We created a system that still uses the simple functionality of fluid removal of a disposable product but integrates the functionality of an autoclavable aerosol removal.

Engineered to guide disposable saliva ejector
to the right openening to initiate suction 
through our device.
Surface on interior rounded for easier cleanability
Built in backflow prevention

Able to fit in every standard HVE and accept standard saliva ejectors

Aerosol removal port allows every 
procedure to have aerosol reduction.
Construction points allows easy installation and 
removal of saliva extractor without unintentional
removal.
Quick connect allows for a light seal while 
allowing rotation alleviating torque transfer.

Up anchor has the apex in this position to prevent 
rotation in other directions.

Buckle designed to stabilize the aerosol assist 
without the need for a bite block.
Adjustment or hose lenght con be made by 5 mm without 
losing suction to acommodate variances in anatomy.
  • The Aerosol Assist is made out of medical grade material that is autoclavable and easy to clean.
  • Installation is simply attaching it to the HVE and inserting a disposable Saliva Ejector.
  • Aerosol removal is positioned close to the source without limiting the field of view so less suction power is needed.
  • Contours to the patient’s lips and uses the cheek to stabilize the Saliva ejector.
  • One size fits all.
  • Hands-free, continuous suction allows patients to be comfortable and assistants to multi-task
  • Easily swap sides and adjust positioning
  • Head positioning is not critical to function nor comfort
  • Aerosol Assist is portable between operatories and integrates easily without the need of special equipment
  • Further advances on patient comfort can be made with a line up of our future products. 
    • Lip assist
    • Extension assist.  

Provide a better patient experience.

  • Aerosol reduction 
  • Dynamic lip retraction
  • Simple Integration
  • Easy to use 
  • Increases patient safety and comfort
  • Increases practitioner safety 
  • Increases Staff safety
  • Increase comfort for TMJ 
  • Reduces procedure time 
  • Frees assistant to multi-task 
  • Autoclavable
  • Reduces splatters
  • Intraoral fluid removal
  • Eliminates gag reflex

Why is backflow prevention important?

What is Backflow?

  • Backflow refers to germs and previous patients fluids present in the suction tubing and can flow back through the saliva ejector and into our mouths.

When can backflow occur?

  • According to the CDC, backflow can occur when:
    • There is pressure in a patient’s mouth (a result of closing their lips and forming a seal around the tip of the ejector) that is less than in the saliva ejector (similar to how liquid flows back into a cup after drinking through a straw).
    • The suction tubing attached to the ejector is positioned above the patient’s mouth.
    • A saliva ejector is used at the same-time as other evacuation (high-volume) equipment.

Research shows that one in five patients can experience backflow when closing their lips around the saliva ejector.

The risk of blackflow exposure is possible cross-contamination between patients due to bacteria and other infectious agents present in backflow fluids.

How to prevent backflow?

  • Do not ask patients to close their lips tightly around the saliva ejector.
  • Never position the suction tubing above the patient.
  • Always have it hang below the patient’s head. dispose of every saliva ejector after one single use.
  • Disinfect suction lines between patients.
  • Do research about built-in backflow prevention devices for dental units and implement them.

Most of the aerosols that you’ve seen in these videos account for only 1% of the total amount of aerosols generated in a procedure. the particles you can see are between 40 to 50 microns. The rest of them are so small that remain invisible to the human eye.

The greatest amount of aerosol concentrations are generated one to three feet from the source, which in the case of a dental professional is right in the work zone.

 

During inhalation, the radius of the alveolus doubles from about 50 microns to 100. This means that 99% of aerosols produced during procedures are small enough to bypass key biological defenses and enter the bloodstream directly.

Take your productivity to the next level with the Aerosol Assist

Who can benefit from the Aerosol Assist?

  • Hygienist or dentist without access to an assistant which need hands free aerosol reduction.
  • Patients with limited ability to open their jaw.
  • Patients with malocclusion that doesn’t allow for a bite block to be used
  • Patients that are edentolous.
  • Patients whose tori restricts them from using a isolation device.
  • Any procedure that requires salivary evacuation only with the assistance of aerosol removal.
  • But more importantly your staff, family and yourself.

Find a Distributor

Find a Distributor

Aerosol Assist Kit (Package of 6)
Recommended
$199/kit
  • Includes 6 Hands Free Autoclavable standalone Aerosol Assists
  • Autoclavable, Sterilization Cycle 30 Minutes @ 121 Degrees Celsius at a minimum 15 PSI
  • Class VI Biocompatible
  • Good chemical compatibility
  • High Impact Strength
  • High dimensional stability
  • Very good resistance against high energy radiation (gamma and X-rays)
  • 6 Month Manufacturer Warranty, if anything happens to your Aerosol Assist within 6 months of your purchase, we will replace it at no additional cost.
  • Fits standard 11mm HVE
  • Works with standard saliva ejectors
  • 30 days to return for refund
  • 6 months warranty replacement
Aerosol Assist 3 Kit (Package of 6)
Clinical Elite Package​
$559
  • Able to meet the demands of a typical office
    2 Hygienist
    2 Dentist
  • Includes 18 Hands Free standalone Aerosol Assists
  • Autoclavable, Sterilization Cycle 30 Minutes @ 121 Degrees Celsius at a minimum 15 PSI
  • Class VI Biocompatible
  • Good chemical compatibility
  • High Impact Strength
  • High dimensional stability
  • Very good resistance against high energy radiation (gamma and X-rays)
  • 6 Month Manufacturer Warranty, if anything happens to your Aerosol Assist within 6 months of your purchase, we will replace it at no additional cost.
  • Fits standard 11mm HVE
  • Works with standard saliva ejectors
  • 30 days to return for refund
  • 6 months warranty replacement

Aerosol Assist Kit (Package of 6)

$199.00

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  • Includes 6 Hands Free Autoclavable standalone Aerosol Assists
  • Autoclavable, Sterilization Cycle 30 Minutes @ 121 Degrees Celsius at a minimum 15 PSI
  • Class VI Biocompatible
  • Good chemical compatibility
  • High Impact Strength
  • High dimensional stability
  • Very good resistance against high energy radiation (gamma and X-rays)
  • 6 Month Manufacturer Warranty, if anything happens to your Aerosol Assist within 6 months of your purchase, we will replace it at no additional cost. 
  • Fits standard 11mm HVE
  • Works with standard saliva ejectors
  • 30 days to return for refund
  • 6 months warranty replacement

 

SKU: PTAA-AASA-1 Category:

Description

Attaches to standard HVE connections

Dimensions:10.5 in x 6.5 in x 4in

Connection O.D.: 11mm (Standard HVE Connection)

Height: 135mm

Weight: 20g

Reusable and Autoclavable

6 Month Manufacturer Warranty

3 Aerosol Assist Kits (Total 18 Aerosol Assists)

$559.00

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  • Able to meet the demands of a typical office
    • -2 Hygienist
    • -2 Dentist
  • Includes 18 Hands Free standalone Aerosol Assists
  • Autoclavable, Sterilization Cycle 30 Minutes @ 121 Degrees Celsius at a minimum 15 PSI
  • Class VI Biocompatible
  • Good chemical compatibility
  • High Impact Strength
  • High dimensional stability
  • Very good resistance against high energy radiation (gamma and X-rays)
  • 6 Month Manufacturer Warranty, if anything happens to your Aerosol Assist within 6 months of your purchase, we will replace it at no additional cost.
  • Fits standard 11mm HVE
  • Works with standard saliva ejectors
  • 30 days to return for refund
  • 6 months warranty replacement 

 

SKU: PTAA-AASA-1-CEP Category:

Description

Attaches to standard HVE connections

Dimensions:10.5 in x 6.5 in x 4in

Connection O.D.: 11mm (Standard HVE Connection)

Height: 135mm

Weight: 20g

Reusable and Autoclavable

6 Month Manufacturer Warranty

Frequently Asked Questions

We've compiled a list of answers to common questions.

  • After installing the saliva ejector into the aerosol assist, verify the O ring inside the HVE is intact then install. The Aerosol Assist is designed to allow for easy rotation on the HVE. If it is loose your O-ring may be worn out or missing.
  • Every 3- 4 months depending on the use.
  • The aerosol assist starts falling off too easily.
  • Contact your local TRUSTED dental service technician. They have the right piece on hand. Just ask them to change it and test it out to make sure the right one is placed to get a great fit. Don’t have a trusted local dental service technician? Contact your dental product representative and tell them you need new HVE O-rings.
  • The aerosol removal port was designed to have a tight fit of the saliva ejector from the initial point of  insertion to fully inserted in order to optimize airflow, maximize aerosol suppression and prevent unintentional disengagement.
  • If it seems excessive force is being used in installation of the saliva ejector or the saliva ejector does not go all the way down please refer to the following questions.
  • Insert saliva ejector to the deepest length which can be visualized by noting the saliva ejector tip is flush with the aerosol assists buccal plate.
  • Please call +1 (855) 662-3775 or email us (contact@aerosolassist.com) so we can troubleshoot this issue.
  • Because we do not use any glues or paints on the Aerosol Assist the manufacturing process can lead to interior channels that are too tight. If the Saliva ejector does not go all the way down this will lead to poor performance. We will ship you a new one if that’s the case.
  • 1 kit comes with 6 Aerosol Assist. Depending on your patient load it can vary.
  • For Hygienists who typically see 10 to 15 patients 1 kit is sufficient for a patient load of that size when the autoclave is run twice.
  • For Dentist
    1. Because they see less patients and procedures vary 2 Aerosol Assist should be enough for the day.
  • Just like everyone should wear a mask to have any beneficial effect, every operatory should have aerosol suppression technology for the simplest procedures to the most complex. For a practice with 1 hygienist and 1 dentist 1 kit should give you the protection that is needed.
  • Please refer to the setup video here: https://www.aerosolassist.com/setup/
  • Step-1: Wet the inside of the Aerosol Assist to aid in insertion of saliva ejector.
  • Step-2: Bend the tip of the Saliva ejector
  • Step-3: Install the saliva ejector into the aerosol removal port making sure it goes into the posterior channel. Inserting it to the deepest length can be visualized by noting the saliva ejector tip is flush with the aerosol assists buccal plate.
  • Step-4 Holding the aerosol assist, pull down on the saliva ejector wiggling from  side to side  until it passes the 2 construction points.
  • Step-5: Press the saliva ejector so that it touches the body of the aerosol assist.This position avoids gag reflexes by not touching any gums, teeth or any other anatomical landmarks.  It was designed this way to provide a comfortable position for the majority of patients that is effortlessly repeatable.
    • If a longer length is required insert fully and visualize the extra length needed by trying it in the mouth. Then pull to the correct length following the same instructions making sure the saliva ejector follows the patient’s anatomy and does not go too deep.
    • The aerosol removal port was designed to have a tight fit of the saliva ejector from the initial point of  insertion to fully inserted in order to optimize airflow, maximize aerosol suppression and prevent unintentional disengagement.
  • Step 6: In the instance of excessive intra oral fluids pooling, adjusting the saliva ejector will be necessary. When properly installed the saliva ejector is positioned to remove intra oral fluid with minimal contact on tissue making sure its ports are unobstructed by any anatomy. 
  • The saliva ejector
    • ports are clogged with debri
    • ports are clogged with patient anatomy
      • if it is lodged between tongue and
  • Malposition
    • Its to high up and is not positioned low enough to get to the liquid
  • Reduces up to 90% of aerosols
  • Installs easily
  • Can be used on any patient
  • Hands-free operation
  • Helps maintain the position of salivary ejector
  • Cost effective ($0.33 per use including the cost of saliva ejector)
  • Removes 90% of aerosols produced.
  • Can be used for lip retraction, thus keeping one hand as clean as possible.
  • Reduces splatter.
  • Easier clean up for patient
  • Less indirect contact transmission
  • Dentists
    • General practitioners, pediatrics, orthodontists, endodontists, periodontists, oral surgeons, and prosthodontists
  • Hygienists and Assistants – Every procedure, from the simplest to the most complex, is now up to 90% aerosol free
  • Aerosol Assist upgrades any procedure that requires salivary evacuation to include aerosol removal capabilities.
  • Designed to be a universal fit.
  • Any patient can have the the benefit of using the Aerosol Assist but it can also be used with patients who previously couldn’t use other devices that reduce aerosol transmission such as
    • Patients with limited ability to open their jaw
    • Patients with malocclusion that does not allow for a bite block to be used
    • Patients who are edentulous
    • Patients whose tori restricts them from using an isolation device.
    • Severe gag reflexes
    • TMJ issues – pain on using bite blocks due to limited opening or pain when in a static position.
  • YES!. Every system has a learning curve but we made it as simple as possible to get going with predictable results from the start. Every curve and dimension on the Aerosol Assist was designed to have simplicity and efficiency in mind. One example is the installation of the saliva ejector. Simply insert a disposable saliva ejector as deep as possible. You know you are at the right length when you see the tip of the saliva ejector flush with the buccal plate. Then place it on the side of the mouth that will be worked on for maximum aerosol removal or the opposite side of where you will be working for excellent visibility.
  • Along with a salivary ejector, it is lightweight and portable. The salivary ejector is in a static position that can be positioned by the clinician. Once the optimal position is determined, the patient will be more comfortable and less likely to want to hold it. Explaining that will increase their compliance. It can further be
  • With the Aerosol Assist, you increase productivity and invest in your health. The system prevents respiratory infection, which is the most common reason reported by dental clinicians for missing work.
  • Cleans the procedure room faster and with fewer materials and better results.
  • PPE is maximized now that your mask, face shield, and gown get less exposure.
  • Some patients hold the saliva ejector because they want to be in control, so ask them to place it in a comfortable position. Some prefer removing all the liquids that accumulate, and others prefer not to touch any anatomical landmarks. It wastes time for you to stop repeatedly when the salivary ejector moves around. You save time when it is placed and kept in a comfortable position.
  • Less cleanup for the patient
  • Less cleanup for the staff
  • When 90 % of the aerosols are removed through our device this leaves only 10% to worry about. It is important to focus all our attention on the 10% left and put the 90% on automatic reduction by just implementing the Aerosol assist to your office.
  • We are able to use anatomy and physics to our advantage. By removing pooling liquids from the interior of the mouth with a dedicated disposable saliva ejector we can minimize the amount of liquids in the oral cavity that have the potential to get aerosolized by pressure of a high speed hand speed and are able to create a small vacuum inside the mouth that slows down the speed of aerosolized particles as they form from a ultrasonic instrument. As they leave the mouth at a slower speed we positioned the aerosol port as close to the exit of the mouth as possible. This allows slow moving aerosolized particles to be easily suctioned in. The best part is its hands free to allow you to do the work and not have to worry about it.
  • Primary stability is with the orbicularis oris and buccinator muscle. We created the aerosol assist to have architecture that increases stability without needing a bite block. Why is that important? We have heard many patients complain of TMJ discomfort due to bite blocks. A patient with malocclusion due to misaligned or missing teeth can not use a bite block as well. The question now is can we add a bite block to our product? Yes and we have a design that will be launching soon.

Thank you for your interest in the Aerosol Assist. Directly we do not offer samples but we have given every representative demo units with Patterson Dental and Midway Dental. Just contact them or we can do it on your behalf by filling out this form and will do our best to connect you with a representative that can help. Once connected the dental representative will lend you one to try to make sure it meets your needs.

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