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USE OF DIAMOND BURRS OR CUTTING DISCS
POLISHING TIPS
The concept of polishing has changed over the years. It is now suggested that only
the area with heavy plaque or stain accumulation be polished. These are called plaque
retentive areas. Other areas that do not accumulate plaque can be affected deleteriously
by unnecessary heavy polishing. The polishing paste is abrasive and actually creates
plaque retentive areas on smooth enamel. The polishing paste should be wiped clean
with a wet towel after use.
The polishing speed should be below 2500rpm. At higher speeds, the tooth can be over-
heated and damaged. The prophy angle can get hot, especially at higher speeds. It is
also normal for the entire prophy head and straight hand piece to spin together when not
being held in the hand.
When polishing, it is not unusual to wrap hair, especially on breeds like Schnauzers.
When this happens, the motor direction should be reversed by flipping the red switch
marked “forward and reverse” (this is located on the back of the unit) to reverse. This will
allow the hair to become untangled.
Samples of disposable prophy angles are included. These can be used in emergency
cases where the metal prophy head is not working. Additional disposable heads can be
purchased by calling 1.800.525.5614.
The polisher/micromotor can be modified to allow placement of diamond burrs or cutting
discs.
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Diamond Burrs – J0452D8M
These require replacement of the prophy angle head with a contra angle head
(J045D9). The contra angle is placed on the straight hand piece just like the prophy
head. The burrs are inserted into the contra angle as outlined in their instructions.
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Cutting Discs – J0452D7
The prophy head is removed and the diamond cutting disc is inserted directly into
the straight hand piece and locked in place.
Both the burrs and discs should run at higher RPMs to work effectively. Use caution
and work slowly when operating cutting instruments.
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