CLINICAL TECHNIQUES
TRADITIONAL
Traditional Infiltration Technique
The STA drive unit and the STA Wand™ handpiece are ideally suited for the
administration of traditional injections. A Maxillary Mucobuccal Fold infiltration
is initiated with the ControlFlo™ rate – first position on the foot control. The
needle is advanced slowly until it reaches the intended target site. Aspiration is
initiated if required (release foot control pressure) and, if negative, the
RapidFlo™ rate (second foot control position) can be initiated. A Posterior
Superior Alveolar Block injection (PSA) can be performed in a similar manner.
Palatal infiltration can also be performed consistently and comfortably with the
STA System. However, it is critical that the slow flow rate be used exclusively.
Never use the fast flow rate for palatal injections.
Review of Traditional Maxillary Mucobuccal Fold Infiltration Technique:
1. Perform an aspiration pre-test (as described in the instructions).
2. Initiate the ControlFlo™ (first foot control position) flow rate.
3. Slight needle rotation at the moment of mucosa puncture facilitates
penetration of the surface tissue.
4. Penetrate mucosa with a slow, gentle advancement of the needle
to create an “anesthetic pathway”.
5. When the needle reaches the target site, aspiration can be initiated
if required (release foot control).
6. Aspiration is repeated until negative aspiration is observed.
7. When aspiration is negative, initiate the RapidFlo™ (second foot
control position) flow rate.
8. Monitor the LED panel to determine the volume of anesthetic
delivered.
9. When the cartridge is emptied (audio and visual signal), reload,
purge and continue as required.
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