DENTSPLY Cavitron Built-In Steri-Mate G90, Directions For Use Manual

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Section 11: System Care
11.1 Daily Protocol
Start-up procedures at the beginning of the day
1. Switch ON the dental treatment unit (refer to instruction
manual of treatment unit).
2. Remove the DENTSPLY Cavitron
®
cable connector
assembly from handpiece holder and set power
adjustment to 30% of maximum.
3. Connect Steri-Mate
®
handpiece to the cable connector
assembly (refer to the Infection Control information
booklet for sterilizing instructions).
4. Adjust the lavage control to maximum.
5. Hold the handpiece (without an insert installed) over a
sink or drain. Activate the foot control and flush water
through handpiece for at least two minutes.
6. Place a sterilized insert into the handpiece using a gentle
push-twist motion. Refer to the Cavitron Ultrasonic
Inserts Directions for Use for cleaning and sterilizing
instructions.
7. Activate the ultrasonics and adjust the power and lavage
control to your preferred operating positions.
Between patients
1. Remove any ultrasonic inserts and the Steri-Mate
®
handpiece. Clean and sterilize the handpiece and all
inserts used during the procedure (refer to the Infection
Control information booklet and the Cavitron Ultrasonic
Inserts Directions for Use for cleaning and sterilizing
instructions).
2. Clean and disinfect the handpiece cable assembly by
applying a medically approved non-immersion type
disinfectant solution* carefully following the instructions
provided by the solution manufacturer. To clean the cable,
generously spray disinfectant solution on a clean towel
and wipe the cable and connector. Discard used towel. To
disinfect the system, generously spray disinfectant on a
clean towel and wipe the cable and connector. Allow the
disinfectant solution to air dry.
3. Clean and disinfect all surfaces of the dental treatment
control head according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
4. Connect a sterilized Steri-Mate
®
handpiece onto its
mating cable connector.
5. Hold the handpiece (without an insert installed) over a
sink or drain. Activate the foot control and flush water
through handpiece for at least thirty seconds.
6. Place a sterilized insert into the handpiece.
Shut down at the end of the day
1. Flush the DENTSPLY Cavitron Built-In ultrasonic system
according the dental treatment unit manufacturer’s
instructions.
2. Remove any ultrasonic inserts and the Steri-Mate
®
handpiece. Clean and sterilize the handpiece and
all inserts used during the procedure (refer to the
Infection Control information booklet and the Cavitron
Ultrasonic Inserts Directions for Use for cleaning and
sterilizing instructions).
3. Clean and disinfect the handpiece cable assembly
by applying a medically approved non-immersion
type disinfectant solution* carefully following the
instructions provided by the solution manufacturer.
To clean the cable, generously spray disinfectant
solution on a clean towel and wipe the cable and
connector. Discard used towel. To disinfect the system,
generously spray disinfectant on a clean towel and
wipe the cable and connector. Allow the disinfectant
solution to air dry.
4. Clean and disinfect all surfaces of the dental treatment
control head according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.
5. Place the cable connector into the handpiece holder for
storage.
6. Turn OFF the power and water to the dental treatment
unit.
*NOTE: Water-based disinfection solutions are preferred. Some alcohol-
based disinfectant solutions may discolor the handpiece cable
and connector.
• Always adjust the lavage so adequate fluid will be
available to cool the tip-tooth interface.
• In general, it is suggested that a “feather light touch” be
used both supra- and subgingivally. The motion of the
activated tip and acoustic effects of the irrigating fluid,
in most cases, is adequate to remove even the most
tenacious calculus.
• Set the System’s power adjustment knob to the lowest
power setting for the application and the selected insert.
• Only adjust the System’s power adjustment knob with
the insert outside the patients mouth.
10.3 Patient Comfort Considerations
Reasons for sensitivity
• Incorrect tip placement. Point should be directed away
from root surfaces.
• Not keeping the tip in motion on the tooth. Do not allow
the insert to remain in a static position on any one area
of the tooth. Change the insert’s path of motion.
• Applying pressure. Use extremely light grasp and
pressure, especially on exposed cementum.
• If sensitivity persists, decrease power setting and/or
move from the sensitive tooth to another and then return.