Apex Localization; Getting Started - Dentsply Maillefer propex pixi Instrucciones De Uso

6.6

Apex localization

6.6.1

Getting started

Disconnect the charger from the device if connected.
1. Connect the measurement cable and turn on the device by pressing the
/ OFF" button on the top of the device. The first bar will start blinking.
2. Attach the lip clip to the patient.
3. Insert the file into the canal.
Note: to ensure optimal performance the file size should be adjusted to the canal
diameter.
4. Connect the connection hook to the metal shaft of the file.
The first bar will stop blinking accompanied by a double beep signal – see Pic. 7.
Note: A blinking bar indicates faulty connection. Should this occur, check cable
connections, clean the connection hook and the lip clip, moisten the canal if
necessary and start again.
No other adjustments are required before starting apex localization.
6.6.2 Apex localization
Advance the file with slow clockwise turns. In the pre-apical zone bar 2.0 turns on – see
Pic. 8 and an audio signal sounds. As the file progresses in the canal, subsequent bars
turn on gradually (Pic. 9) and the interval between the audio signals becomes shorter. If
the bar graph suddenly makes a large movement in the upper part of the canal, continue
slightly towards the apex so the signal returns to normal.
Pic. 7
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