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User guide
Rayplicker Cobra
8.
ACHIEVING A GOOD SHADE TAKING
8.1.
Good practices for using the Rayplicker Cobra
The specific design of the Rayplicker Cobra measuring head is the result of an ergonomic study
which gives it accessibility right up to the pre-molars as well as trouble-free handling thanks to its
wireless technology. For optimal shade-taking results, a few good practices listed below should
be followed.
MOUTH CLOSED
TOOTH CENTERED
INCORRECTLY
TIP INCORRECTLY
POSITIONED
EXCESSIVE PRESSURE
ON THE GENGIVA
CONDENSATION
WRONG ANGLE
VISIBLE LIP
WRONG INCLINATION
BEST PRACTICES FOR USING RAYPLICKER COBRA
INCORRECT PRACTICES
GREY EDGES PARALLEL TO SCREEN EDGES
MOUTH OPENED AND BREATHING THROUGH THE NOSE
SALIVA LIMITATION
CENTERING THE TOOTH, WITHOUT ANGLE NOR INCLINATION
TIP UNDER THE LIP
TIP IN CONTACT WITH ADJACENT TEETH
TIP IN CONTACT WITH THE GINGIVA
DON’T MOVE DURING THE ACQUISITION (1s)
CALIBRATION TIPS
DAMAGED TIP
Internal aspect and/or
external shiny and sticky
FAILURE TO RESPECT THE DISINFECTION AND
STERILIZATION PROCEDURES CAUSES A HASTY
DEGRADATION OF THE TIPS.
A DAMAGED CALIBRATION TIP (DISCOLORATION,
MODIFIED ASPECT,...) MUST BE CHANGED.
LIFETIME VERIFIED FOR 100 AUTOCLAVE CYCLE PASSES.
NEW TIP
Internal aspect and
external gray and matte