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Operating Instructions
ARCUS

®

digma - Handheld.

Always on the safe side.

Summary of Contents for ARCUS digma

Page 1: ...Operating Instructions ARCUS digma Handheld Always on the safe side ...

Page 2: ...Vertrieb distribution KaVo Elektrotechnisches Werk GmbH Postfach 1320 D 88299 Leutkirch Tel 0 75 61 86 0 Fax 0 75 61 86 390 ...

Page 3: ... card 13 A 6 7 Operation with memory card 14 A 6 8 Articulator 14 A 6 8 1 Measuring the position of the upper jaw 15 A 6 8 2 Measuring the lower jaw sensor 15 A 6 8 3 Determining the protrusive path for Articulator adjustment 16 A 6 8 4 Recording the Laterotrusion movement 17 A 6 9 Display of the Articulator Settings 18 A 6 10 EPA Test 19 A 7 Transfer of the upper jaw position into the articulator...

Page 4: ... of modifications by third par ties the approvals become null and void KaVo recommends using only original spare parts for operation and for repair ARCUSdigma Handheld is designed to be used for medical purposes only any form of mis use can be dangerous and is not allowed a medical product in accordance with applicable national legal requirements A 1 3 Safety Measures Safe operation and protection...

Page 5: ...al Shift angle Inserts Mat No 0 622 1111 all recorded data can be reproduced For the anterior canine guidance the fully adjustable Incisal Plate Mat No 0 622 1701 is required A 1 5 Technical Data Dimensions and weight ARCUSdigma Handheld Width 210 mm Depth 200 mm Height 180 mm Weight approx 0 56 kg Nominal voltages 100 230 V 50 60 Hz Nominal power 15 VA Measuring accuracy EPA Test 0 1mm Calculatio...

Page 6: ... Handheld Footswitch ARCUSdigma Handheld mains connection with country specific adapter Headbow fi Receiver Ì Transmitter Bitefork 2 pieces Lower jaw attachment with plate 2 pieces Bitefork holder 0 MMC memory card q Memory card Reader for USB connection Operating Instructions Mat No 1 002 8447 Ì fi 0 q ...

Page 7: ... Accessories PC software Database and movement analysis Mat Nr 1 002 9560 Set Mat No 1 001 5111 Bitefork 2 pieces Bitefork holder A 2 3 Consumable materials Lower jaw fixture with plate Mat No 1 000 9291 Bitefork Mat No 1 001 8518 ...

Page 8: ...otswitch 6 Footswitch 7 Socket for footswitch 8 ON OFF switch 9 Socket for mains adapter 0 Plug for mains adapter q Function keys w Screen Display e Head fixture r Nasal support t Fitting for nasal support z Fitting of the measuring system on the head fixture u Receiver i Transmitter o Bitefork for upper jaw position ARCUSdigma Handheld q e r t z u i o w 1 2 3 4 5 0 9 8 7 6 ...

Page 9: ...sconnect the power supply A 5 Preparation for use Insert the country specific mains adapter 2 Connect Handheld 3 with electrical 1 Connect footswitch 4 to the Handheld Before operating for the first time the battery must be fully charged Join the headbow 7 and receiver 5 together magnetic and insert the cable plug in the socket for the lower jaw receiver Connect sensor 6 to the Handheld 3 1 6 M B ...

Page 10: ...ientation of the headgear to any of the reference points is not necessary Make sure the headgear is securely seated If necessary secure the headbow addition ally with a rubber band A 5 2 Attaching the upper jaw bite fork Position the upper jaw bitefork in the patient s mouth so that the numbers 1 and 2 on the upper surface are visible For taking impressions of the upper dentition silicone such as ...

Page 11: ...lows attachment to the lower anteriors problems arise particularly with a cover deep bite the following materials can be employed Registrato Fa Voco Structur D Voco Pattern resin from GC Protemp 3M Espe Futar D Kettenbach possibly additionally secured with an acrylate adhesive e g Histacryl Braun These materials usually provide a satisfac tory adhesive effect 2 Fixing when using a situation model ...

Page 12: ... fit in both static and dynamic occlusion Any troublesome areas should be immedi ately removed Only then is it meaningful to fix the attachment First dry the vestibular surfaces using cot ton wool rolls then lightly affix the attach ment at various points using an acrylate adhesive e g Hystacryl Never apply acrylate adhesive to tooth surfaces directly in the mouth The adhesive should be applied sp...

Page 13: ...n the lower display symbol is reached Fix in place 1 at the front with screws and insert mains plug into a grounded mains socket which is easy to reach Similarly if using an extension line A 6 2 Adjusting the set up At set up the following adjustments can be carried out Time Date Format Chip Card Press and hold key 4 OK Press key 5 then release Release key 4 OK Set up menu opens Select the require...

Page 14: ...he time by using the cursors Press the OK key to confirm the entry the Time set up is then completed A 6 4 Adjusting the date When Set Date is displayed the date can be adjusted after pressing the OK key Adjust the date by using the cursors Press the OK key to confirm the entry the Date set up is then completed Press OK to accept 08 59 ...

Page 15: ...emory card ARCUSdigma Handheld is factory fitted with a memory card writer Measuring function is also fully available without an inserted memory card 2 However no data can be stored In this case measurement data must be read off from the screen Press ON OFF switch 3 the following screen 4 appears on the display Select the desired programme step by using the function keys If Articulator is selected...

Page 16: ... reduce the numeral Using the function keys 2 alter the next or previous numeral After pressing the OK key 4 the number code is stored on the memory card Analogous to the patient ID the patient s name can also be entered however it s not absolutely necessary It can be entered later on the PC This menu offers a choice of three func tions 6 Articulator Adjustment Establishing the settings for the Ka...

Page 17: ...er jaw bitefork from the patient s mouth A 6 8 2 Measuring the lower jaw sen sor In the next measurement the system records the position of the transmitter 4 at the lower jaw in relation to the position of the upper jaw bitefork Patient in Intercuspidation For this the transmitter 4 is snapped into the lower jaw bitefork 6 Ensure correct positioning The sen sors 5 must be uppermost By operating th...

Page 18: ...o be evaluated is achieved Release the OK button or footswitch A further acoustic signal confirms the measurement has been stored on the memory card Carry out a second and third measurement in a similar way After each measurement the patient must return to the start position Where possible three protrusions should be obtained If only one protrusion for evaluation is sufficient then after the first...

Page 19: ...otrusion The patient makes a lower jaw movement over the right canine or over the pre molars molars a group guidance on the right side If the patient is not able to complete a full laterotrusion movement it is advisable to record the limits of the move ment by using light manipulation The number of movements is as described under Protrusion Recording the left laterotrusion L is vir tually the same...

Page 20: ...lator Report shows the following settings By use of the function keys the settings for the articulator joints and the incisal plate can be displayed 2 Settings for the right articulator joint 3 Settings for the left articulator joint 4 ESettings for the incisal plate and bitefork position 6 Position of the bitefork Bite Fork Pos 5 see also Transfer of the upper jaw position in the articulator 3 2 ...

Page 21: ... Evaluation of a centric registration the operator guides the patient into the desired bite position Press footswitch or OK The ARCUSdigma Handheld stores as a 3D display the position of the kinematic axis in the Zero position centre of the circle Make the centric registration in the usual way and replace in the mouth then ask the patient to bite down The lower jaw is orientated to the upper jaw v...

Page 22: ... 3 Evaluation or correction of a bite splint the operator guides the patient into the desired bite position Press footswitch or Next ARCUSdigma Handheld stores Position zero in 3D The bite splint is positioned between the dentition and the patient closes ARCUSdigma displays in 3D the effect of the splint If corrections are necessary these can be carried out visually To the Zero measurement an addi...

Page 23: ...K button switches to the incisal point of the patient The view can be selected before measuring by using the function keys Press and hold the OK button as long as the the incisal point movement is to be recorded Saggital Aspect mouth opening can be recorded Frontal Aspect a possible discordance of the joints can be recorded Horizontal Aspect the so called Gothic Bow can be recorded ...

Page 24: ...he model is articulated The bitefork receptacle is set up on the Split Cast To achieve this the Incisal Pin Ì and the Incisal Plate fi must be removed Either Position 1 or Position 2 is used depending on the Articulator Report After the upper jaw model has been articulated the bitefork receptacle is removed Articulate the lower jaw model in intercus pidation with the upper If need be use centric re...

Page 25: ... 2 Adjusting the Bennet Angle Loosen the fixing devices for Bennet Angle right and left Ì then adjust the condylar box inserts and to the desired setting Lock the fixing devices and Ì The settings are legible on the inner markings A 8 3 Adjusting the Immediate Side Shift ISS Loosen the fixing devices for Bennet Angle right and left Ì and set the adjustment rings for Immediate Side Shift to the req...

Page 26: ...osition to 20 A 8 5 Adjustment of the Incisal Plate right right lateral right middle protrusive middle left left lateral left A 9 Care ARCUSdigma Handheld can be wipe cleaned with normal disinfection materials Never spray directly on the unit Bitefork Ì can be sterilised Use only a cloth to clean the display fi sensor and receiver R E T 2 0 0 1 0 4 0 3 0 8 0 7 0 5 0 6 0 2 0 20 OK ARCUSdigma Handhel...

Page 27: ...e PC and printed out without additional software The following procedures are exemplarily displayed in Microsoft Windows Windows Explorer and Texteditor NOTEPAD Mode of operation Press to release the memory card 1 from the Handheld Connect memory card reader 2 with PC 3 via a USB Interface Insert memory card 1 into the memory card reader Content is opened automatically or by double click symbol da...

Page 28: ...al bite position 1 3 KaVo ARCUS digma handheld Text Report Sheet PROTAR Articulator Settings Patient ID 04 Date 09 03 2004 Time 08 05 Bite Fork Position 2 Right Joint HCN HCI 34 CE Bennett 13 Iss 0 Shift Angle 3 Left Joint HCN HCI 41 CE Bennett 14 Iss 0 Shift Angle 15 Anterior Guidance Right 61 Middle 62 Left 48 4 KaVo ARCUS digma handheld Text Report Sheet Electronic Position Analysis Patient ID ...

Page 29: ...5 right left S F H S F H 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 9 113 0 3 207 0 9 193 0 6 232 0 3 203 3 1 2 130 0 9 188 1 2 187 1 2 215 1 2 187 4 2 0 140 1 2 190 1 2 192 2 0 206 2 0 190 5 3 0 138 2 0 187 2 0 188 3 0 210 3 0 187 6 0 6 96 0 0 0 6 178 0 6 253 0 0 7 0 9 94 0 3 255 0 9 197 0 6 272 0 0 8 2 0 140 1 2 190 1 2 192 2 0 206 2 0 190 9 3 0 138 2 0 187 2 0 188 3 0 210 3 0 187 10 0 6 96 0 0 0 6 178 0 6 253 0...

Page 30: ...layed in 3D A zooming capability enables all required views to be enlarged Distances and angles can be calculated A coloured graphic report is produced For more information see GA ARCUSdigma PC software Mat No 1 001 0993 Right Rechts 2 4 Electronic Position Analysis Patient ID 04 Date 09 03 2004 Time 08 05 right left S F H S F H 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 9 113 0 3 207 0 9 193 0 6 232 0 3 203 3 1 2...

Page 31: ...ensuring that no cur rent is flowing to the unit C Sensor not fully or only partially connected R Ensure correct connection C Transmitter or Receiver not installed at the headbow R Instal transmitter or receiver C If the lower jaw moves slightly when measuring during the EPA Test an accurate meaurement is not possible R The patient s lower jaw should be stabilised against the upper provide contact...

Page 32: ...s free of charge KaVo is not liable for defects and their consequences caused by or which could be caused by normal wear misuse improper cleaning or maintenance failure to follow the operating maintenance or electrical regulations corrosion air pollution chemical or electrical influences which are unusal or not in accordance with factory regulations The guarantee does not apply if defects or conse...

Page 33: ...teur Hoja de pieza de recambio usuario Foglio dei pezzi di ricambio ad uso dell utente 1 001 1018 1 001 1015 1 001 1017 AT 1 001 4062 1 001 1016 AT 1 001 4063 0 622 0921 1 001 4046 1 001 3842 1 001 3843 DE CH US JP GB AU 1 002 7182 Fixierband 9x320 1 002 9562 1 001 9291 1 001 8518 OK ARCUSdigma Handheld ...

Page 34: ...32 ARCUS digma Handheld Sagittal Frontal Horizontal EPA Test Patient Date Right Rechts Left Links ...

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Page 36: ...B 06 04 GB 09 15 D D 8 88 82 29 99 9 L LE EU UT TK KI IR RC CH H T Te el le ef fo on n 0 07 75 56 61 1 8 86 6 0 0 F Fa ax x 0 07 75 56 61 1 8 86 6 3 39 90 0 I In nt te er rn ne et t w ww ww w k ka av vo o c co om m ...

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