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Section VII: Techniques
7-A: Performing Ultrasonic Scaling Procedures
1.
Use purified or distilled water to prevent infection when patients experience tissue
laceration during treatment
2.
Keep the power cord tidy to avoid tripping and other accidents.
3.
Position the footswitch in an easily accessible spot for the user. Keep the footswitch cord
tidy to avoid tripping and other accidents.
4.
Hold the empty hand piece in an up right position when testing to see if the scaler is
working properly. Tap the footswitch until water appears.
Do not repeatedly tap or hold
the footswitch down. The empty hand piece will melt!
5.
Lubricate the rubber O-ring on the insert with water before placing it into the hand piece.
Install the insert by firmly pushing until seated.
6.
Hold the hand piece over a sink or drain with an insert installed. Verify that water is
reaching the tip.
7.
Check your scaling inserts for wear and replace as needed.
8.
Use your foot to press down on the foot switch to allow water to reach the hand piece.
Release the foot switch to stop the water.
9.
Control the amount of water that flows through the hand piece by using the water control
knob. Turn counter-clockwise to increase water flow and clockwise to decrease water
flow.
NOTE
：
To lower the temperature of the hand piece, increase the water flow.
CAUTION
：
A continuous flow of water is required to keep the hand piece cool during
use.
