Owner’s Guide
3
BioSonic
®
S1 Piezo Ultrasonic Scaler
CAUTION:
Federal law restricts this device to sale by, or on the
order of, a licensed healthcare practitioner.
An essential part of your periodontal and prophylaxis therapy,
as well as, root canal treatment.
Congratulations on your purchase of a Coltène/Whaledent
BioSonic
®
S1 Piezo Ultrasonic Scaler. Developed specifically for use
by dental hygienists, dentists, periodontists, and endodontists,
Coltène/Whaledent’s Biosonic
®
S1 Piezo Ultrasonic Scaler (here-in-
after referred to in this manual as the “unit”) is uniquely designed
to save time by being a multi-functional device for general scaling
as well as perio and endo dental procedures.
What is scaling?
Scaling is the process by which calculus is removed from the tooth
surface. This can be accomplished using either hand instruments
(such as hand scalers or curettes) or ultrasonic scalers. When using
ultrasonic scalers, high frequency waves generated within the
ultrasonic handpiece cause the tip to vibrate at 28,000 cycles per
second. This vibration removes calculus from tooth surfaces more
rapidly and effectively than hand instruments, while also eliminating
unhealthy biofilm.
Piezo Ultrasonic Applications
• Dental Calculus Elimination
• Periodontal Therapy
• Root Canal Treatment
I. Unpacking
A. Remove the unit
from the shipping carton and inspect it for
any damage which may have occurred during shipping.
B. Make sure all parts and accessories
have been included
according to the packaging list in Section VII.
C. Check the serial number
on the underside of the unit against
the number on the shipping carton. If these numbers are not the
same, contact your dealer.
D. Complete the warranty card
and mail to Coltène/Whaledent
within 10 days of receipt.
E. Position the unit
for easy access during patient treatment and
also near a wall receptacle and cold water line. Make sure that
the unit is placed on a flat surface, such as a countertop.
II. Set Up
A. Water (H
2
O) Line Connection
• Incoming cold water supply line pressure to the unit must be a
maximum of 50 PSI (0.01-0.50 MPa).
• The cold water line should be thoroughly flushed prior to
connection of the unit
(See Section III. B. 1-4).
• Turn the Water Control Knob to the maximum position at the
back of the unit
(Fig. 1).
• Connect the cold water supply line to the back of the unit
and tighten with the connector
(Fig. 1).
• Fasten the other end to the cold water supply line using
the metal quick-connector.
• Inspect all connections to make certain there are no leaks.
B. Power Cord/Foot Switch
• Plug the proper end of the Power Cord into the Power Supply
Socket located at the back of the unit
(Fig. 1).
• Insert the grounded plug supplied with the unit into a properly
grounded electric receptacle, preferably “Hospital Grade.”
• Insert the Foot Switch cable into its designated socket at the
back of the unit
(Fig. 1).
• Place the Foot Switch in a convenient place on the floor.
• Turn on the unit using the ON/OFF Power Switch located at
the back of the unit. The General indicator (G) and the number
5 power level will light up.
C. Handpiece Connection and Components
• Attach the Handpiece to the Connector Cable
(Fig. 2).
• Be sure to keep the Connector Cable and Handpiece interface
dry when connecting.
Components:
Nipple:
The Nipple can be removed by unscrewing it from the
Handpiece. The shaft can be cleaned with isopropyl
alcohol.
Handpiece:
The Handpiece is the main component and can be
autoclaved to 132°C.
Connector Cable:
Connects the Handpiece to the water source
and power supply of the unit.
III. Operating Instructions
A. Patient preparation and positioning
•
Have the patient perform an antimicrobial pre-procedural
mouth-rinse for up to 60 seconds to reduce bacterial
contamination of the aerosol.
• Place the dental chair in a supine position for optimal access
to both the maxillary and mandibular arches. This improves
patient comfort and increases clinician visibility.
• Position the patient’s head for optimum access to the quadrant
and tooth surface being treated. Evacuate water and debris
with a saliva ejector or high volume evacuator.
Note:
Refer to section IV (Maintenance and Infection Control) of
this Owner’s Guide for general procedures to follow daily,
between patients and at the end of the day.
Water Control Knob
Figure 1: Back of Unit
Figure 2: Handpiece
Cold Water Supply Connector
Socket for Power Supply
Socket for Foot Switch
ON / OFF Power Switch
Nipple
Shaft
Handpiece
Decorative Ring
Handpiece
The Connector Cable
