Operating Instruction GENTLEray 982 Bleaching
6 General bleaching procedure
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6.2 Bleaching
▶ Apply bleaching gel.
First apply the bleaching gel on the upper or lower front teeth.
Note
Remove any bubbles in the gel when applying the bleaching gel.
▶ With multicomponent bleaching gels, following the manufacturer's instructions
for use.
▶ To activate to the bleaching gel, each tooth must be irradiated for a maximum
of 30 seconds. Settings of 1 W to 1.6 W are usual; this depends on the bleaching
gel used and must be agreed with the manufacturer of the bleaching gel.
Note
These parameters are already preset when selecting the indication "Bleaching
(single tooth)" in the indication menu of the GENTLEray 980.
Depending on the software version for the GENTLEray 980, the set output can
vary. Comply with the manufacturer's instructions for using the bleaching gel, failing
which use a maximum output of 1.6 W.
The beam diameter is about 5 mm. A distance between the tooth and instrument of
3 cm to 8 cm is recommended. The output of the laser beam remains about the
same in this region and enables the best bleaching.
▶ The suction off the gel, carefully rinse and dry.
▶ Compare the tooth brightness and repeat if necessary.
Note
Depending on the bleaching gel, the process should be performed three to four
times a session. Depending on the bleaching gel, two to three sessions are required
(at least one week apart).
The maximum total exposure time for the bleaching gel should be 15 minutes hen
not otherwise indicated by the gel manufacturer.
▶ Remove the gingiva protector and apply fluoride gel.
▶ Irradiate each tooth with 1 W for 10 seconds.
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