Biolase Waterlase iPlus, User Manual

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Contraindications, Warnings, and Precautions
WATER SPLASHING
Water from spray may splash during treatment. Use protective eyewear and/or a face shield to protect
from splashing. Use high-speed suction, as needed, to maintain a clear field of vision during treatment.
Do not use the
Waterlase
iPlus if the user cannot clearly see the treatment site.
PLUME REMOVAL
Laser plume may contain viable tissue particulates. Special care must be taken to prevent infection from
the laser plume generated by vaporization of virally or bacterially infected tissue during procedures done
with the laser and minimal or no water spray. Ensure that all appropriate protective equipment (including
high-speed suction to remove the plume, appropriate masks, and other protective equipment) is used at
all times during procedures with this laser device.
DENTAL MATERIALS
Do not direct laser energy towards amalgam, gold, or other metallic surfaces ; d oing so may damage the
Waterlase iPlus delivery system.
CROWN AND VENEER MATERIALS
Do not use on crowns that are made from porcelain fused to high noble metals (PF M ) , or made from
gold or other metallic materials.
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