Instructions for use PROPHYflex 3 - 2018 for Sirona connection - 1.006.9920, - 1.006.9927
5 Operation | 5.6 Instructions for use for PROPHYflex Powder, PROPHYpearls®, PROPHYflex Perio Powder
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5.6.1 PROPHYflex powder
CAUTION
Hazard from the use of PROPHYflex on the gingiva.
The gingiva may be damaged.
▶ Do not direct the powder jet toward the gingiva. Always work from pink to white.
The front part of the instrument can be rotated to reach the optimum working position
at all times.
The powder spray can be guided from the occlusal margin to the cervical margin of
the tooth without danger of injuring the dental alveolus and the ligaments. Discolouring
the biofilm of plaque, for example with erythrosine solution, is a very efficient, notice-
able tool for limiting the blasting time to the required local amount as the red is re-
moved. The jet should not directly contact the gingival margin, exposed tooth necks,
or the mucosa. The handpiece tip should be held approximately 3-5 mm from the sur-
face of the tooth.
The inclination angle of the tip varies according to the position of the tooth and sur-
face to be cleaned. For gentle treatment, the angle between the powder jet and the
axis of the tooth should be 60
o
to 90
o
. The jet should not directly impinge on the gin-
gival margin, exposed tooth necks or the mucosa. Work from pink to white.
The abrasion can vary on devices in which the drive air can be adjusted with a foot
switch.
5.6.2 PROPHYpearls
®
CAUTION
Hazard from the use of PROPHYflex on the gingiva.
The gingiva may be damaged.
▶ Do not direct the powder jet toward the gingiva. Always work from pink to white.
The powder spray can be guided from the occlusal margin to the cervical margin of
the tooth without danger of injuring the dental alveolus and the ligaments. Discolouring
the biofilm of plaque, for example with erythrosine solution, is a very efficient, notice-
able tool for limiting the blasting time to the required local amount as the red is re-
moved. The jet should not directly contact the gingival margin, exposed tooth necks,
or the mucosa. The handpiece tip should be held approximately 3-5 mm from the sur-
face of the tooth.
It is important to position the cannula at an angle of 10
o
to 60
o
with respect to the
treated tooth surface to ensure the rolling effect and thereby optimise the absorption
power of the spherical particles. At a flat angle, the Pearls roll off the tooth surface,
and the porous structure of the Pearls absorbs and efficiently removes the plaque over
a wide area.
The abrasion can vary on devices in which the drive air can be adjusted with a foot
switch.
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