DENTSPLY CAVITRON Directions For Use Manual page 4

For Fine Definitive Debridement
FSI Slimline and Slimline
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THINsert™ for light calculus removal and deplaquing pockets
<4 mm deep.
FSI Slimline and Slimline
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periodontal debridement, excellent access and adaptation to
root anatomy in pockets >4 mm deep.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Select the appropriate insert for the tooth or root to be
treated.
2. Use the lowest effective power setting.
3. Adjust the water control until the water (lavage) flows with a
rapid drip or small spray.
4. Use very light pressure with a light pen or modified pen
grasp.

straight inserts and Cavitron
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left and right inserts for fine
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5. Use a light but stable intraoral or extraoral fulcrum.
6. Adapt the insert so the point is not directed into root surface.
7. Use a light, smooth gentle touch.
8. Keep the insert tip in motion at all times, using overlapping
horizontal, vertical or oblique brush-like strokes.
9. Use the inactivated insert to explore/evaluate root surface.
O-RING CARE
Before placing the insert into the handpiece, performing the
following steps will increase the o-ring life on Cavitron inserts: