INTRODUCTION: Gingivitis and periodontitis are inflammatory plaque-induced periodontal diseases, which are associated with the presence of a supra- and subgingival biofilm. Successful removal of supra- and subgingival plaque and calculus from hard and soft surfaces in the oral cavity is essential in the therapy of these diseases. Airflow powders remove biofilms in a minimally invasive manner, supra- and subgingivally, from all types of surfaces in oral cavity.AIM: The aim of this article is to conduct a literature survey on the characteristic features and use of different low-abrasive powders in dental practice.MATERIALS AND METHODS: The survey is based on a summary of already published articles and researches.CONCLUSION: The use of low-abrasive air-polishing powders requires less time and is associated with better comfort for patients, and they are a good alternative for subgingival removal of bacterial biofilms
