Biolase EPIC X - Clinical Application of the Epic X Laser; Overview of Device Use; Soft Tissue Surgery Procedures

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8 Clinical Application
8.1 OVERVIEW
To efficiently treat tissues, it is imperative to understand the nature of the Epic X device. Please
review this section carefully, practice on model tissues, and attend a diode laser training session
before using this device in a clinical situation.
8.2 SOFT TISSUE SURGERY AND OTHER DENTAL USE
TIP INITIATION: PARAMETERS AND METHOD
(NOT REQUIRED IF USING PRE-INITIATED TIPS)
Most soft-tissue surgical procedures require initiation of the fiber Tip. The TIP INITIATION screen will
appear (in Ready mode) if Tip initiation is recommended and the system will automatically go to the
settings shown in Section 8.3 based on the Tip used; while in the TIP INITIATION screen, initiate the
Tip by following the steps outlined below.
Tip Diameter (µm)
(Preset) Power (W)
Mode
400
1.4
CW
300
1.4
CW
200
Tip initiation not required when used for recommended procedures
Figure 8.1
• Touch the Tip to the surface of the initiation block,
without activating the laser (don’t press down on
the Footswitch (Figure 8.2)
• Press the Footswitch to activate the laser, allowing
the tip to sink into the block. Pull the Tip out when
the metal cannula touches the block, still firing until
just before the Tip is out of the block (Figure 8.3)
• Press the Footswitch to activate the laser into the
air once; a white flash will be visible or the Tip will
glow (Figure 8.4)
• Repeat initiation process as needed to ensure the
Tip is initiated
Figure 8.2
Figure 8.3
Figure 8.4