EPIC™
V Series
User Manual
pg. 29
5400430 Rev A
7. CLINICAL APPLICATIONS
7.1 INTRODUCTION
To efficiently remove tissues it is imperative to understand the nature of the EPIC V-Series
device. Please review this section carefully, practice on model tissues, and attend a diode laser
training session before using this device in a clinical situation.
7.2 INDICATIONS FOR USE
Use of the EPIC V-Series device may be appropriate for incision, excision, vaporization,
ablation and coagulation of oral soft tissues including marginal and inter-dental gingival and
epithelial lining of free gingiva and the following specific indications:
● Gingivectomy
● Troughing
● Currettage
● Excision
● Frenectomy
● Implant Recovery
● Perio Pockets
● Pulpotomy
● Crown Lengthening
● Infected Pockets
● Endo
● Hemostasis
● Surgical
● Pain Relief
7.3 SOFT TISSUE SURGERY AND DENTAL USE
Tip Initiation: Parameters and Method
Most soft tissue surgical procedures require initiation of the fiber tip.
The TIP INITIATION
screen will appear (in READY mode) if tip initiation is recommended
; while in the TIP
INITIATION screen, initiate the tip by following the steps outlined below.
Figure 7.1
NOTE:
Sterilize the tip initiation block as described in Section 8.3 prior to tip initiation.
