6 Performing Air Polishing Procedures; 7 Proper Angulation Of The Air Polishing Insert - Cavitron JET Plus Gebrauchsanweisung

To fill, or refill, the powder bowl:
• Turn the System OFF.
• Unscrew the Powder Bowl Cap.
• With the cap of the powder bottle closed, shake the
powder bottle vigorously to break up any lumps that may
have formed from settling. Carefully pour powder into
the bowl until the level reaches the top of the center
tube.
• Using a soft dry cloth, remove powder adhering to the
cap and bowl threads. Secure the cap on the powder
bowl.
• Turn the System ON.
NOTE: Use only Cavitron® Prophy Powders in the
system. Powder should be kept dry and stored in
a location that does not exceed 95
To adjust the flow of powder:
• Adjust the powder flow rate by positioning the control
pointer on the cap at H (12 o'clock), M (9 o'clock) or L
(6 o'clock).
• For heavy stain removal, set the control to H.
• For light stain removal, set the control to L.
• The control can be set at any position between H and L.
• The view window at the center of the pointer lets you
observe the powder flow (small white circle of powder)
during operation. If no flow is seen, check for clogging
or add prophy powder.

9.6 performing Air polishing procedures

• Place a 2 x 2 gauze on lip.
• Select the proper amount of powder and water to create
the slurry needed using the Powder Flow Control on
the powder bowl cap and the Lavage Control on the
handpiece cable. Ensure that the system's Power
Level Control is in the "Prophy Mode" range. Use more
powder for heavy stains and less powder for light stains.
With experience the Dental Healthcare Professional will
be able to determine the best flow rate settings for
optimum efficiency and patient comfort. Never operate
the system with powder only.
• Flush the patient's tongue with water to help reduce the
saline taste.
• The recommended normal procedure is to clean 1-3
teeth with the air polishing spray (Foot Control depressed
to the second position) and then rinse the area with water
(Foot Control depressed to first position) to inspect the
work site before proceeding to the next 1-3 teeth. If
desired, the bleed air passing through the air polishing
insert tip can be used to dry the work site during
inspection (Foot Control released).
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• Use your free hand and the patient's cheeks or lips to
form a cup to contain aerosols. Tilt the patient's head
toward you to help prevent puddling in the cupped lip and
minimize aerosol dispersion. Rinse excessive slurry from
the patient's mouth thoroughly and often.
• Maintain a 2 to 4 mm tip-to-tooth operating distance.
Keep the tip in constant circular motion and maintain a
sweeping motion from interproximal to interproximal.
When air polishing the anteriors, center the spray on the
middle third of the tooth. The edge of the spray will
clean the teeth to the gingiva. Refer to Section 9.7
Proper Angulations for all tooth surfaces.
• Use adequate evacuation. Use of a high-speed suction
(High-Volume Evacuator) with the aid of a dental assistant
is recommended. When performing air polishing without
the aid of a dental assistant, the use of a saliva ejector
and/or aerosol-reduction device is recommended.
• Do not aim directly at the soft tissue.
• Avoid use on surfaces and marginal areas of dental
restorations.
9.7 proper Angulation of the
Air polishing Insert
Recommended angulation on the
anterior teeth is 60
at the middle third of the tooth surface.
Recommended angulation on the buccal
and lingual surfaces of posterior teeth is
80
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Recommended angulation to occlusal
surfaces is 90
with the tip aimed
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with the tip aimed slightly distally.
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