Dentsply Sirona Propex IQ User manual

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

Propex IQ®Apex Locator Getting Started Guide
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Package contents
Geing Started Guide
User manual
Propex IQ
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Cleaning, Disinfeion
and Sterilization Guide
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After each use, clean, disinfect and sterilize components as specified below. Also,
the disposable (single-use) polyethylene barrier sleeve shall be used and changed
between patients. For further information on reprocessing, please consult the
Directions for Use.
Components Prior to rst use and after each use
Propex IQ® Apex Locator Clean, disinfect
Propex IQ® Measurement cable Clean, disinfect
X-Smart IQ® Measurement cable Clean, disinfect
Propex IQ® Clamp Clean, disinfect
Propex IQ® File clip Clean, disinfect, sterilize
Propex IQ® Lip clip Clean, disinfect, sterilize
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Propex IQ® Apex Locator
Directions for Use
(1 booklet with 5 EU languages)
Propex IQ® Lip clips (5x)
External tester
Getting Started Guide
(printed in 5 EU languages)
Propex IQ®
File clips (2x)
Propex IQ®
Measurement cable
Adapter plugs (EU,
UK, US, ANZ and
universal adapter)*
AC Adapter
Disposable
barrier sleeves*
Propex IQ® Clamp
(accessory)*
Propex IQ® Cleaning,
Disinfection and
Sterilization Guide
(printed in 5 EU
languages)
* These components are not available in all kits
X-Smart IQ®
Measurement cable

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Propex IQ®Apex Locator operation
LED’s and buttons
Battery
Please fully charge the Propex IQ® Apex Locator to optimize battery life.
A
B
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ON/OFF/Standby button
OFF
ON
This LED also displays the
battery status (see chapter
B below)
File progress indication
Bluetooth®button
Bluetooth® OFF / not
connected
Bluetooth® ON /
searching device
Device connected to
Endo IQ® App
Connection lost
(see DFU chapter
troubleshooting)
Connection lost;
default working length
settings retrieved
Battery status
Green: charged
Green flashing: device charging / standby mode
Orange: low battery
Red: very low battery
Red flashing: critically low battery
Connector for charger,
measurement cable and
external tester
Full recharge: 6hours
Battery life: 1 day of usage*
* 8 patients per day, 12 min per
patient

Propex IQ®Apex Locator Getting Started Guide
Working modes
Uncombined
Propex IQ® Apex Locator - Unconnected.
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.
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Propex IQ®Apex Locator Getting Started Guide
Combined
With the X-Smart IQ® Handpiece.
Cable connection between X-Smart IQ® Handpiece and Propex IQ® Apex Locator
required.
Always use the protective sleeves of X-Smart IQ® Handpiece and Propex IQ® Apex
Locator to ensure a correct functioning of the system.
Propex IQ® Apex Locator & X-Smart IQ® Handpiece - Unconnected.
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.
Connects the second device automatically once bluetooth® connection is established
with the first one.
Propex IQ® Apex Locator & X-Smart IQ® Handpiece - Connected to Endo IQ® App.
Propex IQ® Apex Locator used with X-Smart IQ® Handpiece in conjunction with Endo IQ®
App.
If one of these two devices is connected to the Endo IQ® App via Bluetooth®, the second
device automatically will be connected to the Endo IQ® App once it is turned ON.
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The Handpiece barrier sleeve
may look different in certain
countries.
The Handpiece barrier sleeve
may look different in certain
countries.

Propex IQ®Apex Locator Getting Started Guide
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.
Region coronal to the reference point for working length determination:
The endodontic file can be moved further towards the reference point.
Reference point for working length determination:
This is the relevant position for determining the working length.
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LED : Solid blue
Sound: Slow pulsating tone
LED : Solid green
Sound: Solid tone
LED : Flashing green
Sound: Fast pulsating tone

Propex IQ®Apex Locator Getting Started Guide
Region beyond reference point:
Further file progression beyond the reference point is visualized.
Apical foramen (Major apical foramen or diameter) passed/over-instrumentation:
The last green bar indicates the apical foramen.
In combined mode, Apical Reverse (AR) is OFF by default on X-Smart IQ® Handpiece.
If AR is ON, X-Smart IQ® Handpiece will go in reverse where the reference point has
been set (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.
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LED : Solid green
Sound: Solid tone
LED : Flashing red
Sound: Fast pulsating tone

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Closed-Loop Test
This feature checks the cables. This test should be performed before each treatment.
Turn ON Propex IQ® Apex Locator (1).
Connect the Propex IQ® or X-Smart IQ® Measurement Cable (2 or 5) to Propex IQ® Apex
Locator (1).
Connect the Propex IQ® Lip Clip (3) and the Propex IQ® File Clip (4) or X-Smart IQ®
Handpiece (6) to the Propex IQ® or X-Smart IQ® Measurement Cable (2 or 5). Ensure
that an endodontic file is inserted in the X-Smart IQ® Contra-angle.
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.
Any result other than white indicates a test fail.
If the closed-loop test failed, please refer to Propex IQ® Directions for Use -
10Troubleshooting.
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Connect devices to Endo IQ®App
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.
Wait a few seconds until Endo IQ® App detects the device.
Check the device serial number on the back of the device and click on the
corresponding number on the iPad® screen.
When the Propex IQ® Apex Locator is connected to Endo IQ® App:
Please refer to the Getting Started Guide of the X-Smart IQ® Handpiece for connecting
the X-Smart IQ® Handpiece which allows you to change unconnected settings, and
Apical Reverse settings.
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B
C
D
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This icon appears at the bottom of the
screen on Endo IQ® App
Bluetooth® LED on
the device switches to
solid blue
SN 12345

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Using Endo IQ®App
Home screen
Check chapter 10 for detailed symbol explanation.
A
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Start your treatment
Access to Endo IQ® App
parameters (volume,
language, etc.), Statistics and
Information
Consult the file library and
create or edit file sequences
User manuals
Propex IQ® Apex Locator information & settings
Consult and edit treatment reports
Access to user data and logout
Click on it to display the corresponding
parameter dialogue
Bluetooth®
connection
strength
(displayed on
critical levels)
Propex IQ® Apex Locator and X-Smart IQ® Handpiece in
combined mode
Battery level
(displayed on
critical levels)