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Section 4: Infection Control
4.1 Infection Control Information
Reference Card
For your convenience, an Infection Control Information reference
card, printed on durable stock, has been included with your
Cavitron
™
JET Combination System. If your card is missing or
misplaced, you can request a replacement in the U.S. by calling
Customer Service at 1-800-989-8826 Monday through Friday,
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Eastern Time) For other areas, contact
your local DENTSPLY representative.
4.2 General Infection Control
Recommendations
• As with all dental procedures, use standard personal
protection equipment (i.e., wear face mask, eyewear or face
shield, gloves and protective gown).
4.3 Water Supply Recommendations
It is highly recommended that all dental water supply systems
conform to applicable CDC (U.S. Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention) and ADA (American Dental Association)
standards, and that all recommendations be followed in terms of
flushing, chemical flushing, and general infection control
procedures. See sections 4.2 and 9.
Section 3: Precautions cont'd
3.3 Precautions for Air Polishing Procedures
• Only set the air polishing powder flow control to the
maximum position (H) when it is necessary to remove
particularly difficult stains. Return the powder flow
control to the medium position upon the completion of
the procedure.
• Avoid prolonged or excessive use on restorative dental
materials.
• As with high speed handpieces, and other dental devices,
the combination of water and ultrasonic vibration from
your Cavitron
™
JET Combination System will create
aerosols. With proper technique, much of the Cavitron
™
JET Combination System’s aerosol dispersion can be
effectively controlled and minimized. Please carefully
follow the procedural guidelines in this manual regarding
the use of your System.
• For maximal operator and patient safety, carefully follow
the Infection Control Information procedures detailed
on the reference card accompanying your System.
• Avoid prolonged use on cementum or dentin.
• Avoid prolonged use on polished metal surfaces as a
matte finish may result.
• Patients who are on a restricted sodium diet, or have
severe respiratory illness, should consult their physician
before undergoing air polishing prophylaxis procedures.
• Patients wearing contact lenses should remove them
prior to air polishing treatment.
Section 5: Installation Instructions
5.1 General Information
If the installation of your Cavitron
™
JET Combination System is
performed by someone other than trained DENTSPLY
®
Dealer
personnel, care should be taken to observe the following require-
ments and recommendations.
5.2 Water Line Requirements
• The System’s water supply line is factory installed. Do
not disconnect from the System.
• Incoming water supply line pressure to the System must
be 25 psi (172 kPa) to 60 psi (414kPa). If your dental
water system’s supply line pressure is above 60 psi
(414 kPa), install a water pressure regulator on the supply
line to your Cavitron
™
JET Combination System.
• A manual shut-off valve on the dental water system
supply line should be used so that the water can be
completely shut-off when the office is unoccupied.
• A filter in the dental water system supply line is recom-
mended so that any particulates in the water supply will
be trapped before reaching the System.
• After the above installations are completed on the dental
water supply system, the dental office water line should
be thoroughly flushed prior to connection to the System.
