11 Treatment
11.1 Preparation
Perform the following steps before every treat-
ment:
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Make sure that only handpieces and instru-
ments are used that have been reprocessed
since the last treatment.
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Check that the instrument is correctly seated
and in perfect condition, "Inserting/changing
instruments".
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Check the fill level of the fluid container.
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Adjust the power on the operating panel as
required, "POWER".
CAUTION
Health risks for the patient due to
contraindications
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Before using the unit on the patient,
check that none of the contraindica-
tions listed exist.
11.2 Treatment with a Scaler hand-
piece
CAUTION
Risk of injury due to burns
During operation some of the compo-
nents inside the handpiece heat up.
Contact with hot parts can cause burns.
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Only operate the Scaler handpiece
with the cover fitted and intact.
During treatment using the Scaler handpiece,
fluid is applied as a constant stream.
11.3 Use of the Scaler instruments
a Contact angle approx. 10°
b Working area 2 mm
The active working area of the instrument is in
the area of the front 2 mm.
Thanks to the minimal pain generation, treatment
with the Vector Scaler can also be carried out on
acute, painful parodontopathies.
WARNING
Risk of infection due to lack of aerosol
suction
Breathing in aerosol or already removed
soiling.
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Use suitable spray mist suction.
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For use only by trained personnel.
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Activate the handpiece by operating the flexible
foot switch.
Usage
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