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Dentsply Sirona Propex IQ Getting Started Manual

Dentsply Sirona Propex IQ Getting Started Manual

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Propex IQ® Apex Locator
Getting Started Guide
Just a few images to help you set up your apex locator
easily and get the most out of it.

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Summary of Contents for Dentsply Sirona Propex IQ

  • Page 1 Propex IQ® Apex Locator Getting Started Guide Just a few images to help you set up your apex locator easily and get the most out of it.
  • Page 2: Package Contents

    Package contents Propex IQ® Apex Locator Propex IQ® Clamp (accessory)* Directions for Use (1 booklet with 5 EU languages) Propex IQ® Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilization Guide Disposable (printed in 5 EU barrier sleeves* languages) Getting Started Guide (printed in 5 EU languages) Propex IQ®...
  • Page 3 DFU chapter troubleshooting) Connection lost; default working length settings retrieved Battery Please fully charge the Propex IQ® Apex Locator to optimize battery life. Battery status Connector for charger, measurement cable and Green: charged external tester Green flashing: device charging / standby mode...
  • Page 4 Propex IQ® Apex Locator only used with file clip. The device is not used in conjunction with the Endo IQ® App. Propex IQ Apex Locator - Connected to Endo IQ App. ® ® Propex IQ® Apex Locator used with file clip in conjunction with the Endo IQ® App.
  • Page 5 The Handpiece barrier sleeve may look different in certain countries. Propex IQ® Apex Locator used with X-Smart IQ® Handpiece but without the Endo IQ® App. Bluetooth® auto connection feature only available when both X-Smart IQ® Handpiece and Propex IQ® Apex Locator are combined via cable.
  • Page 6 File progression Always perform a closed-loop test before performing a treatment (see chapter 3). Coronal and medial region: Move the endodontic file towards the apex. LED : Solid blue Sound: Slow pulsating tone Region coronal to the reference point for working length determination: The endodontic file can be moved further towards the reference point.
  • Page 7 (LED shows solid green and solid tone is emitted). SHAPING TARGET and Apical Reverse (AR) settings as well as sound volume and scheme can be changed in the Endo IQ® App. Propex IQ Apex Locator Getting Started Guide ®...
  • Page 8 Make a closed-loop circuit with the Propex IQ® or X-Smart IQ® Measurement Cable: Hook the Propex IQ® File Clip (4) to the lip clip (3) or put the lip clip (3) in contact with the endodontic file inserted in the X-Smart IQ® Contra-angle. Propex IQ® Apex Locator (1) central LED will turn white indicating that cables are functional.
  • Page 9 Connect devices to Endo IQ ® Open Endo IQ® App. - Press the ON/OFF/Standby button to turn ON the Propex IQ® Apex Locator. - Press the Bluetooth® button to activate the Bluetooth® and check that the Bluetooth® LED is flashing blue.
  • Page 10: Home Screen

    Click on it to display the corresponding parameter dialogue Battery level Bluetooth® (displayed on connection critical levels) strength (displayed on critical levels) Propex IQ® Apex Locator and X-Smart IQ® Handpiece in combined mode Check chapter 10 for detailed symbol explanation.
  • Page 11 Treatment screen in uncombined mode (Propex IQ Apex Locator only) ® File progression Treatment screen in combined mode with X-Smart IQ Handpiece ® X-Smart IQ® Handpiece information Create or select a patient record number Enter treatment data (notes, working lengths, last file used,...
  • Page 12 Default Propex IQ Apex Locator visualization ® Always perform a closed-loop test before performing a treatment (see chapter 3). Position of the file This is the reference point Indicates over-instrumentation for determining the working An intermittent sound length will be triggered...
  • Page 13 The LED on the hardware will be solid green When combining the X-Smart IQ® Handpiece with the Propex IQ® Apex Locator, the Apical Reverse (AR) feature is initially OFF. To use AR, check chapter 6, Device settings in Endo IQ® App.
  • Page 14 X-Smart IQ Handpiece documentation. ® When using your Propex IQ® Apex Locator in combined mode with the X-Smart IQ® Handpiece, the Apical Reverse (AR) function is initally OFF. To turn it ON, press on the X-Smart IQ® Handpiece icon to access the parameter dialogue where the Apical Reverse (AR) feature then can be enabled or again disabled.
  • Page 15 Move your reference point up or settings down within the green zone The SHAPING TARGET Setting is OFF by default, and only available when the Propex IQ® Apex Locator is connected to the Endo IQ® App. Propex IQ Apex Locator Getting Started Guide ®...
  • Page 16 The use of the X-Smart IQ® Handpiece barrier sleeve is mandatory in combined mode (REF A105800000000 X-Smart IQ® Handpiece sleeves). The use of the Propex IQ® Apex Locator disposable barrier (single-use) sleeve is mandatory (REF B00PPIQ1ACBAR Propex IQ® Apex Locator Disposable Barrier...
  • Page 17 SHAPING TARGET and Apical Reverse (AR) features can be used independently; By enabling the SHAPING TARGET feature (which is a Propex IQ® Apex Locator setting), the Apical Reverse feature is not enabled automatically. This can be done in the parameter dialogue of the X-Smart IQ®...
  • Page 18 ® ® Image Description X-Smart IQ® Handpiece combined with Propex IQ® Apex Locator and both connected to the Endo IQ® App Propex IQ® Apex Locator combined with X-Smart IQ® Handpiece both with SHAPING TARGET and Apical Reverse features enabled X-Smart IQ® Handpiece combined with Propex IQ® Apex Locator but only X-Smart IQ®...
  • Page 19: After Use

    Disinfection Use only disinfectants with Alcohol Quaternary Ammonium active ingredients (e.g. CaviWipes™ or CaviCide™), except for the Propex IQ® File Clip or Lip Clip (see Directions for Use). Use only disinfectants, which are compatible with the device and accessories. Leave the disinfectant to act in accordance to manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Page 20 Maillefer Instruments Holding Sàrl Chemin du Verger 3 - 1338 Ballaigues - Switzerland Phone +41 (0)21 843 92 92 +41 (0)21 843 92 93 0086 endo@dentsplysirona.com dentsplysirona.com...