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Only qualified dentists and dental hygienists should use the AquaCare on patients.
Before using the AquaCare:
a) Read the manual thoroughly.
b) Make sure the operator of the unit, any assistants, the patient, and anyone
else in the room wear eye protection to BS EN 166 IF 4/5.
c) Make sure the operator of the unit, any assistants, and anyone else in the
room, except the patient, wear respiratory masks to BS EN 149 FF2S.
d) Make sure you are in full control of the handpiece, and are aiming the
handpiece nozzle in a safe direction.
e) Make sure you have selected the correct powder for the treatment you are
performing. Incorrect selection of powder can cause hard tissue damage.
f) Use a high speed intra-oral aspirator during treatment. An extra-oral
aspirator can be used in addition if desired.
g) Ensure machine has adjusted to room temperature (>15°C) before
operating if coming from a cold environment.
ATTENTION- Please read all the following important warnings before
using the AquaCare:
Safety Warnings
AquaCare: Introduction
The disposable feedline and tip should be changed for each patient treatment to
prevent cross-contamination. Ensure that new tips are fitted firmly onto the nozzle.
Used feedlines and tips should be discarded. Attempts to reuse the AquaCare feedlines
and tips, or to use them with any other micro abrasion machines could be hazardous.
Patients should consult their physician before having treatment with the
AquaCare if they have:
a) Respiratory difficulties
b) Asthma
c) Blocked nasal passages
d) A cold
e) A restricted sodium diet
f) Any other medical problem preventing breathing through the nose.
ALWAYS AIM TOWARDS THE INCISAL EDGE OF THE TOOTH.
The AquaCare may cause soft tissue damage, including inflammation, bleeding,
and creation of an air embolism. The AquaCare may cause hard tissue damage,
including etching or abrasion of enamel or exposed root surfaces of the teeth.
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