Bonart BS Piezo Scaler Tips: Which Tip for Which Job

Choosing Bonart piezo tips comes down to the job: the BS-1 for everyday supragingival scaling, the BS-2 for resin-free ortho cement and heavier calculus, and the perio and angled tips (BS-P, BS-10Z, BS-10P, BS-H2L, BS-H2R, BS-PFU, BS-PFL, BS-PFR) for pockets and posterior access. Chase Dental Supply carries the full BS series alongside the scalers and handpieces they fit, all listed on our Bonart brand page.

Key Takeaways

• BS tips fit the Bonart ART-P3II (Pelican), ART-P4 and ART-P6 (Piper), plus Satelec-compatible piezo handpieces. They do not fit the original ART-P3 or the ART-SP2.
• The BS-1 Universal Pointed Tip is the all-around supragingival tip and, like the BS-2 and BS-3, can be used at all power settings.
• The BS-P Slim Pointed Perio Tip is the precision option for subgingival and at-the-gumline work, at low to medium power.
• The curved BS-H2L and BS-H2R are recommended for premolars, molars, furcations and narrow spaces, left and right.
• Every BS tip requires a torque wrench to install. The ART-P3 and ART-SP2 use the EMS-compatible BE series instead.

What are Bonart BS piezo scaler tips?

Bonart BS tips are stainless steel piezoelectric scaler tips made for Bonart piezo units with a Satelec-style thread. Each one screws onto the BS piezo handpiece and is tightened with a torque wrench.

The thread diameter on every BS tip is 0.114 in (2.87 mm), and the listings state they are compatible with Satelec-styled threads only. The compatible Bonart devices listed for the series are the ART-P3II, ART-P4 and ART-P6.

Magnetostrictive units like the Bonart ART-M1 and ART-M3II use inserts instead, covered in our Bonart magnetostrictive inserts guide. If you are still choosing a unit, start with Bonart ultrasonic scalers: piezo vs magnetostrictive.

Which Bonart piezo tips should I use for each job?

Match the tip to the area and deposit: pointed and flat tips for supragingival work, the flat chisel for ortho cement, slim and flat perio tips for pockets, and curved or fine angled tips for posterior access.

Supragingival and general scaling: BS-1 and BS-3

The Bonart BS-1 Universal Pointed Piezo Tip is described as the all-around scaling tip and the most popular in the line. It is rated great for all supragingival scaling and can be used at all power settings.

The Bonart BS-3 Rounded Flat Piezo Tip is similar to the BS-2 but has a rounded edge for more precise control with minimal loss in power. It can also be used at all power settings.

Ortho cement and heavier calculus: BS-2

The Bonart BS-2 Flat Chisel Piezo Tip is described as great for removing resin-free ortho cements and for medium to heavy supragingival calculus. It can be used at all power settings.

Perio and subgingival: BS-P, BS-10Z and BS-10P

The Bonart BS-P Slim Pointed Perio Tip is the precision alternative to the BS-1. It is described as great for subgingival and at-the-gumline procedures and is used from low to medium power settings.

The Bonart BS-10Z Wide Flat-Headed Perio Tip is a wide, flat-headed, straight tip designed for perio functions and posterior access. It is recommended for medium pockets less than 4 mm deep.

The Bonart BS-10P 45 Degree Angled Tip is recommended for procedures on shallow pockets.

Other BS perio tips: BS-PS, BS-1S, BS-10X and BS-H1

Bonart also lists the BS-PS Slim Pointed Perio Tip (TP0102-062), the BS-1S Perio Tip (TP0102-092), the BS-10X Perio Tip (TP0102-102) and the BS-H1 Perio Tip (TP0102-172). Their listings give thread, torque wrench and compatibility details (ART-P3II, ART-P4, ART-P6) rather than a recommended use.

Find them on the Bonart brand page and see each product page, or call us to confirm whether one suits your protocol.

Which Bonart tips reach posterior teeth and furcations?

For posterior access, Bonart offers two families: the curved BS-H2L and BS-H2R, and the fine BS-PFU, BS-PFL and BS-PFR.

Curved tips: BS-H2L and BS-H2R

The Bonart BS-H2L Curved Left-Angled Tip and Bonart BS-H2R Curved Right-Angled Tip are designed for perio functions and hard-to-reach posterior spots. Both are recommended for treatment on premolars, molars, furcations and narrow spaces.

Fine perio tips: BS-PFU, BS-PFL and BS-PFR

The Bonart BS-PFU Fine Straight Perio Tip is a fine, straight perio universal tip designed to reach difficult spots near the posterior teeth. The Bonart BS-PFL Fine Left-Angled Perio Tip and Bonart BS-PFR Fine Right-Angled Perio Tip are the angled versions, also designed for posterior access, with the BS-PFL described for perio procedures.

Bonart BS piezo tips compared

Each row uses the tip’s own listing.

How do you install BS tips, and which units do they fit?

Thread the tip onto the BS piezo handpiece by hand, then tighten it with a torque wrench. Every BS listing states a torque wrench is required, and most note it is sold separately.

The Bonart ART-P6 Piper Compact Piezo Scaler ships with a metal piezo torque wrench (PS0007-072), two BS-1 tips, a BS-2 and a BS-3. The Bonart ART-P3II Pelican Piezoelectric Scaler includes a metal torque wrench, two LED piezo handpieces and a starter set of BS tips; see its product page for the current list.

The BS piezo handpiece

The Bonart ART BS Series Piezo Hand Piece and Cables fits the ART-P3II, ART-P4 and ART-P6 and is also compatible with Satelec tips. It can be steam autoclaved, carries a 1.5 year limited warranty, and does not include tips or a protective sterilization cap.

The BS handpiece should not be used with the ART-P3 or ART-SP2. For foot switches, boards and other replacement parts, see our Bonart scaler parts and accessories guide, and for handpiece types in general, our guide to types of dental handpieces.

BS vs BE tips: what’s the difference?

BS tips use the Satelec-style thread and fit the ART-P3II, ART-P4 and ART-P6. BE tips are EMS compatible and fit the original ART-P3 and the ART-SP2 only.

The Bonart Piezo Scaler Tips (EMS Compatible) BE series mirrors the core shapes: the BE-1 pointed universal tip for general deposit removal in all quadrants, the BE-2 flat chisel for resin-free ortho cement and supragingival calculus, and the BE-3 rounded flat tip for gentle treatment.

Comparing piezo brands? The TPC Advance piezo scalers guide covers another option, and the dental lab and office supply brands guide lists every brand we carry.

Shop the Products

Frequently Asked Questions

What thread do Bonart BS piezo tips use?

Bonart BS tips have a Satelec-style thread with a diameter of 0.114 in (2.87 mm). The listings state they are compatible with Satelec-styled threads only. They fit the Bonart ART-P3II, ART-P4 and ART-P6.

Do Bonart BS tips fit the ART-P3 or ART-SP2?

No. The ART-P3 and ART-SP2 use the separate BE series, which is EMS compatible. The BS piezo handpiece should not be used with the ART-P3 or ART-SP2 either.

Which Bonart piezo tip is best for general scaling?

The BS-1 Universal Pointed Piezo Tip is described as the all-around scaling tip and the most popular in the line. It is rated for all supragingival scaling and can be used at all power settings.

Which Bonart tip should I use for furcations?

The BS-H2L Curved Left-Angled Tip and BS-H2R Curved Right-Angled Tip are recommended for premolars, molars, furcations and narrow spaces. The fine BS-PFU, BS-PFL and BS-PFR tips are also designed for hard-to-reach posterior spots.

Do I need a torque wrench for Bonart BS tips?

Yes. Every BS tip listing states that a torque wrench is required to install it. The ART-P6 includes a metal piezo torque wrench (PS0007-072), and the ART-P3II includes a metal torque wrench as well.

The right Bonart piezo tip set covers everyday scaling, ortho cement cleanup and posterior perio work from one handpiece. Browse the full line on the Bonart brand page or email sales@chasedentalsupply.com with your unit model.