DENTSPLY Cavitron SPS G90, Directions For Use Manual

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Section 8: Accessories
• Steri-Mate
®
Detachable Sterilizable Handpiece
• DENTSPLY Cavitron
®
Ultrasonic Inserts
• In-line water control, handpiece cable assembly
Section 9: Techniques for Use
9.1 Patient Positioning
• The backrest of the chair should be adjusted for optimal
access to both the upper and lower arches. This assures
patient comfort and clinician visibility.
• Have the patient turn head to the right or left.
• Position chin up or down depending on the quadrant and
surface being treated.
• Evacuate irrigant using either a saliva ejector or High
Vacuum Evacuator (HVE).
9.2 Performing Ultrasonic
Scaling Procedures
• The edges of DENTSPLY Cavitron
®
Ultrasonic Inserts
are intentionally rounded so there is little danger of tissue
laceration with proper ultrasonic scaling techniques. The
lips, cheek and tongue should be retracted to prevent
• The dental unit manufacturer provides the Foot
Control. Refer to their directions for use for operating
characteristics.
• An optional boost function is activated by fully
depressing the footswitch. This feature is active
only in the low to mid range of the power control. The
power level will return to the control setting when the
footswitch is returned to its slightly depressed position.
The momentary increase in power is indicated by
a slight increase in noise level and a change in spray
pattern.
• Practicing outside the mouth is recommended for the
operator to familiarize themselves with the boost
feature.
7.4 Foot Control Information & Operation