Instructions for use PROPHYflex 3 - 2018 - 1.000.4672, - 1.006.9926, - 1.006.9928
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CAUTION
Allergic reactions to PROPHYflex powder.
The added flavourings can cause allergic reactions in individual patients.
▶ Please explain this during the patient interview and select a suitable powder.
▶ For patients susceptible to allergies, the taste-neutral PROPHYpearls® or PRO‐
PHY Superpearls® are available.
CAUTION
Undesirable side-effects of treatment with PROPHYflex.
Emphysema may arise in extreme individual cases, especially in the presence of
pathological gingiva pockets (>3 mm), lesions of the mucosa, direct skin contact or
contact with skin tissue and/or improper handling.
▶ The powder jet device must be used as briefly as possible. The PROPHYflex may
not be used to process dentin, the root element, demineralised enamel, fillings
and the margins of fillings. Metal surfaces may appear flat after being blasted.
This effect is eliminated by polishing.
CAUTION
Instructions regarding the patient.
PROPHYflex powder must not be used on patients who must maintain a salt-free or
low-salt diet, patients with renal insufficiency, chronic diseases of the respiratory sys‐
tem and chronic diarrhoea.
▶ In such cases, check if an alternative treatment with PROPHYpearls® or PRO‐
PHY Superpearls® is possible.
CAUTION
Safety checks since cleansers and disinfectants can attack the plastic housing.
This can cause hairline cracks and other damage to arise which can lead to a hazard‐
ous situation.
▶ The PROPHYflex therefore has to undergo a safety check every 2 years. Send
the PROPHYflex to KaVo Customer Service Centre Warthausen or a test centre
approved by KaVo.
CAUTION
Discoloration hazard.
After treatment, the teeth are completely clean, and the cuticula dentis (outermost film
on the tooth) has been completely removed. Since the cuticula dentis only reforms af‐
ter 2 to 3 hours from the protein in the saliva, teeth do not have any natural protection
during this period from discolouration.
▶ Your patients should be notified that they should not smoke, drink tea or coffee or
consume any other discolouring foods for 2 to 3 hours after treatment.
CAUTION
Premature wear and malfunctioning from improper storage during long periods of
nonuse.
Reduced production time.
▶ The instrument must be cleaned and stored dry if it has not been used for a long
period.
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