Buy Ultrasonic Scalers in Nigeria.

Which ultrasonic scalers can I buy in Nigeria through Franance?

Three models are currently assigned to this category. Each has an exact filtered listing so you can check what the catalogue holds before you enquire:

- ACTEON Newtron P5: a tabletop ultrasonic scaler generator from ACTEON, a French dental manufacturer. ACTEON describes it as suited to all clinical applications, with controlled ultrasonic vibration and automatic frequency adjustment intended to protect enamel and soft tissues. See the Newtron P5 filtered listing.
- Woodpecker UDS-E: an ultrasonic dental scaler from Guilin Woodpecker. The manufacturer manual describes scaling, periodontal and endodontic functions, an automatic water supply, automatic frequency tracking, a 28 kHz ± 3 kHz tip frequency, 3–20 W output and a detachable handpiece. See the UDS-E filtered listing.
- Woodpecker PT-E: a combined dental scaler and air polisher. Woodpecker lists a 30 ± 5 kHz tip frequency, 3–20 W tip power, six ultrasonic modes and a one-touch dual-waterway cleaning feature. See the PT-E filtered listing.

You can also browse every Woodpecker ultrasonic scaler in the catalogue together, or the wider ACTEON and Woodpecker brand hubs. A brand's wider range is not automatically part of Franance's listed selection, so ask about anything not shown.

How do the Newtron P5, UDS-E and PT-E differ?

The practical differences are function, published data and what you must still specify.

The Newtron P5 is the premium-brand option in this list. ACTEON publishes the Newtron range as supporting more than 80 specialised tips, but its product page does not give a P5-specific tip list, power range or irrigation arrangement. A quotation must therefore state which handpiece and tips are included. Do not assume a figure from another Newtron model applies to the P5, because ACTEON lists some features, such as an external irrigation control or an autoclavable handpiece, against other variants only.

The UDS-E has the most complete published data of the three: frequency, power range, automatic water supply and frequency tracking, and a handpiece that the manufacturer says can be autoclaved at stated conditions. It also lists periodontal and endodontic functions in addition to scaling, which matters if the clinic wants one generator for several workflows.

The PT-E adds air polishing. That changes the purchase: you need to plan powder, a compressed-air supply or compatible connection, a separate handpiece and a cleaning routine for the powder path. Woodpecker also states an output-tip vibration amplitude of up to 90 µm with a ±50% tolerance, which is a manufacturer data point, not a clinical performance guarantee.

If you only need ultrasonic scaling, the PT-E is not automatically better because it does more. Paying for air polishing makes sense only if the clinic will actually use it.

What does an ultrasonic scaler do, and what should a clinic use one for?

An ultrasonic scaler vibrates a metal tip at ultrasonic frequency while water flows over it, which helps break up calculus and biofilm on tooth surfaces. Clinics typically use it for routine scaling and supragingival deposits, and some models support periodontal or endodontic tips. Which procedures a unit is suitable for depends on the tip, power setting, water flow and operator training, not just the generator.

The catalogue and manufacturer pages do not establish that a particular model suits a given patient group or procedure. Decide the intended workflow with the treating dentist, then ask Franance to confirm that the tips and settings for that workflow are in the quoted package. Use manufacturer instructions and your clinic's infection-control protocol for operating and reprocessing.

Which scaler fits a general practice, periodontal clinic or multi-chair group?

Match the model to your procedure mix, not to price alone.

- Busy general practice with mainly routine scaling: the UDS-E or Newtron P5 covers ultrasonic scaling. Choose on the published detail you can verify, the tip set you will receive and the service route you can confirm in writing.
- Practice that offers polishing in the same visit: the PT-E combines the two functions in one unit. Confirm that both handpieces, the powder chamber and the water arrangement are included and that your air supply is suitable.
- Periodontal or endodontic work: the UDS-E manual lists these functions, so ask for the matching tips by part number. For the Newtron P5, ask ACTEON's documentation which tips are intended for those uses.
- Multi-chair or group purchasing: standardise on one model if you can. Common tips, spare handpieces and one training routine reduce errors and downtime. Request a quantity quotation and ask whether spare handpieces and tip sets can be bundled.

If you also equip operatories, see the wider dental instruments and tools guide for handpieces and curing lights, and the dental equipment category for chairs, imaging and sterilisation.

Which tips, handpieces and consumables should I specify?

A scaler generator without the right tips and handpiece is an incomplete order. List every item you want quoted:

- the handpiece (and a spare, if the clinic cannot stop work during repair);
- the tip set by manufacturer part number, including any periodontal or endodontic tips;
- the tip-change key or wrench;
- the foot control, if one is offered with the configuration;
- for the PT-E, the air-polishing handpiece, powder chamber and the powder the manufacturer recommends;
- replacement O-rings, filters or water tubing the manufacturer lists as consumables.

Tips wear with use and lose efficiency, so ask what wear guidance the manufacturer gives and how replacement tips will be supplied. Using tips from a different brand may not be supported by the manufacturer. Ask for compatibility in writing rather than assuming it.

What water supply, power and installation should I plan for?

All three models use water irrigation at the tip. Ask whether the offered configuration uses mains-fed water, a bottle or a detachable reservoir, because a clinic with unreliable mains pressure may prefer a bottle system. The UDS-E is described with an automatic water-supply function; confirm how it connects in your operatory. For the Newtron P5, ACTEON's page does not describe the irrigation arrangement, so ask for it.

Nigerian power quality varies by location. State the voltage and frequency you will supply, and ask about surge protection and a stabiliser or UPS. Confirm the mains plug type and the supplied power cable. If the unit is built into a dental chair, check whether the chair's own air and water lines are compatible with the model. For the PT-E, plan a clean, dry compressed-air source, because moisture in the powder path blocks the chamber.

How should I clean, sterilise and maintain a dental scaler?

Reprocessing is the part clinics most often get wrong. The generator is wiped, but the handpiece, tips and any removable parts follow the manufacturer's instructions. The UDS-E manual says its handpiece is detachable and can be autoclaved at stated conditions; follow the current model-specific instructions in the manual you receive. ACTEON publishes sterilisation guides for Newtron handpieces and tips; confirm which apply to the P5 and the handpiece you are quoted.

Ask for the instructions for use in English with the quotation, and ask who will train your staff. Also ask how the water lines should be flushed between patients and at the end of the day, since these lines carry water into the mouth. Ask for the calibration or service interval the manufacturer recommends and the route for sending a faulty handpiece for repair.

What should a Nigerian ultrasonic scaler quotation request include?

When you contact Franance, include:

1. the model or models: Newtron P5, UDS-E or PT-E;
2. the quantity, and whether the units are for one clinic or several;
3. the procedures planned, such as routine scaling, periodontal care, endodontics or polishing;
4. the tip sets, handpieces and spare parts wanted;
5. your water arrangement and voltage;
6. delivery town and state, and any installation or training you need;
7. the documents you want, such as instructions for use, regulatory documents, warranty terms and service contact.

Ask Franance to state in writing the package contents, availability, delivery timing, price, warranty, exclusions and who provides service in your state. Nothing in the catalogue promises these, so they must appear in the quotation. Start with the quotation request form.

Frequently asked questions about ultrasonic scalers in Nigeria

### Which listed model also does air polishing?

The Woodpecker PT-E is described by the manufacturer as a combined dental scaler and air polisher. The Newtron P5 and UDS-E are ultrasonic scalers; confirm in writing if you need polishing as well.

### Can I use one brand's tips on another brand's scaler?

Do not assume so. Tip threads, frequency and power behaviour are specific to the system. Ask the manufacturer or Franance to confirm compatibility for the exact model before you buy tips.

### Can the handpiece be autoclaved?

The UDS-E manual describes a detachable autoclavable handpiece under stated conditions. For the Newtron P5 and PT-E, the reviewed pages did not give the same detail, so request the instructions for the exact handpiece offered.

### Does Franance guarantee stock, warranty and service across Nigeria?

The catalogue does not establish stock, warranty or local service for these models. Include your location in the enquiry and rely on the written quotation.

### Is an ultrasonic scaler enough to run a dental practice?

No. A scaler is one instrument. A clinic also needs chairs, handpieces, curing lights, imaging and sterilisation. See the dental instruments and tools category for related equipment.

Sources and limitations

Facts were checked against ACTEON's Newtron product hub and Newtron P5 technical resources, the Woodpecker UDS-E instruction manual and the FDA AccessGUDID listing, and Woodpecker's PT-E product data recorded in the catalogue record. The PT-E page address recorded earlier returned a not-found error on the 20 October 2026 review, so PT-E figures come from that earlier record and should be reconfirmed against current Woodpecker documentation.

This guide covers only the three products currently assigned to the category. It does not establish Nigerian stock, price, distributor status, regulatory registration, warranty, lead time or local service. Clinical use, settings and reprocessing must follow the manufacturer's current instructions and the clinic's infection-control procedures.