Arkray SiLL-Ha ST-4910 User manual

Ammonia pad
Intended Use: SiLL-Ha is an oral health assessment instrument, providing
information to assess gum health, tooth health and oral cleanliness. The
instrument uses oral rinse (saliva) samples from individuals to perform this
assessment. The instrument is not intended for diagnosis. It is to be used
by dental health care professionals (such as dentist, hygienist, etc.) to help
with patient education on oral wellness.
Quick Reference Guide
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Refer to SiLL-Ha Operating Manual for
complete instructions for use, warnings
and cautions. For Customer or Technical
Service, please call: 844.559.0842.
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SAMPLE
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Caution: Patients should be advised to
NOT drink, eat or brush their teeth two
hours prior to the testing for best results.
Indicates a timed step in seconds.
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PC Indicates action performed on PC.
SH Indicates action performed on SiLL-Ha.
Oral Wellness System
Open the software on PC.
Press and hold power
button on SiLL-Ha to start.
Click [Test] to show
patient information.
Verify Chart No. on standby screen.
Aspirate the sample with the
dropper.
Pour the oral rinse solution into
a cup.
Drop sample on each pad of test
strip, beginning with yellow pad.
Procedure screen.
Follow steps 1 - 5
to complete test.
Ask patient to swish for
10 seconds and spit into cup.
Remove excess sample
from strip as shown being
careful to not touch the
ammonia pad.
After the long beep, lay
test strip at on surface and
slowly peel off the spacer
over the ammonia pad.
Enter patient information and chart
number. Tap [OK] when complete to send.
Place the test strip in holder
as shown, and close cover.
The test will begin and takes 260 seconds. When
complete, open the cover, remove the test strip and
discard. Close cover.

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TEST RESULTS PRINT
CLEANING THE SiLL-Ha INSTRUMENT
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CHECK MEASUREMENT ON THE SiLL-Ha INSTRUMENT
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
0
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100
0
Ave.:53
Ave.:43
Ave.:49
Ave.:22
Ave.:36
Ave.:43
Ave.:37
Acidity
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Theresultis based on color tone of reagent pads after application of saliva (not the actual No. of bacteria or the conc.).
Averagefrompast
studies
Test result
Protein
Ammonia
Leukocyte Blood
Buffer
capacity
Cariogenicbacteria
The composition of saliva reflects oral health condition. Saliva is known to indicate tooth and gum health but cannot be used to diagnose them.
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For preventive dentistry, 'professional care' from a dentist and '
self-care' at home are both important like the 'two wheels of a ca
rt'. Combine both cares to protect your dental and oral health thr
oughout your life.
Studies have shown that higher bacteria count in t
he oral cavity increases ammonia in saliva, causin
g bad breath, etc.
Studies have shown that higher periodontal disease
-causing bacteria count and gingival inflammation
increase protein in saliva.
Studies have shown that gingival inflammation incr
eases leukocytes in saliva.
Studies have shown that gingival inflammation, ora
l damage and oral mucosal ulcer increase blood in
saliva.
Date 2018/03/16
Studies have shown that higher bacteria count in t
he oral cavity increases ammonia in saliva, causin
g bad breath, etc.
Studies have shown that lower buffer capacity (res
istance to acid) makes the teeth more vulnerable t
o caries.
Studies have shown that higher salivary acidity ma
kes the teeth more vulnerable to caries.
Oral Wellness System
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Operating Manual
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CHECK MEASUREMENT
The test results will show on the PC when
measurement is complete.
Printing the result sheet is optional at this point.
Choose [Print] or save as PDF.
Follow instructions on Clean screens to remove
and clean test strip holder.
Clean test strip holder daily. Tap [Maint.] and
[Clean].
Note: If error messages appear, see Operating
Manual for complete troubleshooting instructions.
Follow instructions to clean test strip holder.
When all tests and cleaning are complete,
power off the instrument. Press and hold the
power button of the instrument. The test strip
holder will retract and the display will turn off.
On the Top menu screen, tap [Maint.] and [Check],
in that order. The Check screen will appear. Follow
instructions on screen.
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Check strip
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Remove one check strip from the
container. Use one of the strips.
Verify the test results are within range printed on
tube. Note: If error messages appear, see Operating
Manual for complete troubleshooting instructions.
See Chapter 5 of the
Operating Manual.
Outside the range: NG. There is a problem with the
instrument. Contact the manufacturer.