KaVo PROPHYflex 3 - PROPHYflex Perio Powder Technique; Pre-Treatment Preparation Steps; Patient Treatment Application

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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① Sodium bicarbonate (PROPHYflex
Powder): working angle 60° to 90°
② Calcium carbonate (PROPHYpearls®):
working angle 10° to 60°
5.6.3 PROPHYflex Perio Powder
PROPHYflex Perio Powder (
Mat. no. 1.009.3732
)
5.6.4 Preparation
▶ Insert the reduced PROPHYflex P-nozzle K (recess) (
Mat. no. 0.573.0002
).
5.6.5 Treating the patient
▶ Guide the nozzle to the edge of the sulcus and into the gingival pocket and apply
the jet for max. 5 - 10 seconds for each side of a tooth (vestibular, mesial, oral,
distal).
▶ Do not direct the jet at just one spot, but move it in circular motions in order to
achieve a uniform cleaning effect.
▶ You can vary the angle of the jet nozzle with respect to the tooth between 30
o
and
60
o
. The smaller the angle, the deeper the jet will penetrate into the pocket. Use
PROPHYflex Perio powder in combination with the P-nozzle K only to a maximum
pocket depth of 5 mm.
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