Step by Step Instructions
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6.10.5
Combined mode
If you own an
X-Smart IQ
®
Handpiece, you can operate
Propex IQ
®
Apex Locator in
combined mode for simultaneous canal shaping and file progression monitoring.
It is mandatory to read carefully Section
before reading this section.
Important safety information is contained there.
The use of
X-Smart IQ
®
Handpiece Sleeve is mandatory to ensure the correct
functioning of
Propex IQ
®
Apex Locator in combined mode.
Ensure that a rubber dam/dental dam is securely placed before starting endodontic
treatment.
Always establish the working length manually (radiographically and/or using
uncombined mode) before starting an endodontic treatment in combined mode.
Avoid touching the device with contaminated gloves to prevent contamination near the
connector or underneath the clamp.
Please refer to
X-Smart IQ
®
Handpiece Directions For Use for its use and specific
hygiene measures.
N°
Action
A
After reprocessing of
Propex IQ
®
Apex Locator and its accessories (see Section
Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilization
), place
Propex IQ
®
Apex Locator in a single-
use
Propex IQ
®
Disposable Barrier Sleeve, with the long end of the barrier sleeve at the
top. If the optional
Propex IQ
®
Clamp is used, pull a second
Propex IQ
®
Disposable
Barrier Sleeve over the clamp as illustrated in Section
.
B
Press the ON/OFF/Standby button on
Propex IQ
®
Apex Locator (
1
).
C
Connect the
X-Smart IQ
®
Measurement Cable (
2
) to the device (
1
).
D
Connect the
Propex IQ
®
Lip Clip (
3
) to the
X-Smart IQ
®
Measurement Cable (
2
).
E
Put a
X-Smart IQ
®
Handpiece single-use barrier (
4
) over the Handpiece (
5
) to isolate it.
F
Plug the
X-Smart IQ
®
Measurement Cable (
2
) into the Handpiece (
5
) and insert an
endodontic file (
6
) into the
X-Smart IQ
®
Contra-angle (
7
).
G
Perform a closed-loop test. See
H
Put the
Propex IQ
®
Lip Clip (
3
) on the patient’s lip on the opposite side of the tooth to
be treated.
I
Move the endodontic file apically until reference point (default reference point or
reference point defined as per Shaping Target function) is reached.
J
Proceed with endodontic treatment. Carefully monitor file progression to avoid over-
instrumentation.
In combined mode, you can use the Apical Reverse function. This function is only
available when the
X-Smart IQ
®
Handpiece is connected to the
Endo IQ
®
App. Please
refer to the
Endo IQ
®
App User Manual for description of that function.
