Sirona Intego - Preparing to Use the Apexlocator

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Operating Instructions INTEGO 4.5Dentist element
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4.5.10.1
Preparing to use the ApexLocator
Apex adapter, mucosal electrode and file clamp
The mucosal electrode and the file clamp are connected to the socket of
the dentist element using the apex adapter. The socket is located on the
left and to the rear, below the dentist element.
1. Insert the apex adapter into the dentist element.
The apex adapter can be placed in the apex holder during treatment.
2. Insert the connector of the mucosal electrode into the large socket of
the apex adapter.
3. For manual measurement: Insert the connector of the file clamp into
the small socket of the apex adapter.
Removing the ApexLocator an d adapter
Care and cleaning of the ApexLocator components is described in the
chapter “Care and cleaning instructions for the practice team”, see
“Cleaning and disinfecting/sterilizing the components of the ApexLocator”
[ → 231].
BL E and BL ISO E motor
Apex measurement via the instrument
The apex is measured by means of an impedance measurement between
the root canal file and mucosal electrode. The Apex measurement signal
is as follows:
● Apex cable in the instrument hose
● Metal housing of the motor
● Metal housing of the ISO adapter, if applicable
● Endodontic handpiece
● Root canal file
● Mucosal electrode
● Apex adapter
CAUTION
Following treatment with the ApexLocator, the Apex adapter must be
disconnected from the dentist element.
If the apex adapter is placed in the holder during treatment, the file
clamp and mucosal electrode must be removed or placed under sterile
conditions.