INSERT SELECTION
Base insert selection on the following:
• Patient's health or disease status.
• Root anatomy, considering concavities and furcations.
• Type and location of deposits to be removed.
For Gross Deposit Removal
Classic P, TFI
, and Focused Spray
®
For Fine Definitive Debridement
Focused Spray Slimline
®
Cavitron THINsert
®
for light calculus removal and deplaquing
pockets <4 mm deep.
Focused Spray Slimline and Slimline
fine periodontal debridement, excellent access and adaptation
to root anatomy in pockets >4 mm deep.
For Endodontic Procedures
4
PEC and PEC2 Endosonic
Powerline™ Inserts
®
and Slimline
straight inserts and
®
left and right inserts for
®
Inserts used with DENTSPLY
®
Professional Endosonic Files for root canal therapy.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Select the appropriate insert for the tooth or root to be
treated.
2. Use the lowest effective power setting.
3. Adjust the water control until the water (lavage) flows with a
rapid drip or small spray.
4. Use very light pressure with a light pen or modified pen
grasp.
5. Use a light but stable intraoral or extraoral fulcrum.
6. Adapt the insert so the point is not directed into root surface.