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 -
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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
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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
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Using Endo IQ®App
Home screen
Check chapter 10 for detailed symbol explanation.
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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)

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Treatment screen in uncombined mode
(Propex IQ® Apex Locator only)
Treatment screen in combined mode with X-Smart IQ® Handpiece
B
C
File progression
X-Smart IQ® Handpiece
information
Create or select a patient record
number
Enter treatment data (notes,
working lengths, last file used,
obturation method)
Select your file sequence (or file
system)
Visualize the torque that was
applied to the file and file
progression
Stop recording the treatment and send a
PDF report by e-mail

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Default Propex IQ® Apex Locator visualization
Always perform a closed-loop test before performing a treatment (see chapter 3).
In combined mode, Apical Reverse (AR) is OFF by default on X-Smart IQ® Handpiece.
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Position of the file
Indicates over-instrumentation
An intermittent sound
will be triggered
The LED on the
hardware will be flashing
red
This is the reference point
for determining the working
length
Reaching this level will
trigger a solid sound
The LED on the
hardware will be solid
green

Propex IQ®Apex Locator Getting Started Guide
Customize Propex IQ® Apex Locator visualization
Always perform a closed-loop test before performing a treatment. (see chapter 3).
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.
Settings can be changed in the Endo IQ® App.
Go to chapter 7 to see how to customize your relevant working length section.
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Location of the file
Indicates over-instrumentation
An intermittent sound
will be triggered
The LED on the
hardware will be flashing
red
This is YOUR customized
reference point for
determining the working
length
Reaching this level will
trigger a solid sound
The LED on the
hardware will be solid
green
This is the
default
reference point
for determining
the working
length

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Device settings in Endo IQ®App
Propex IQ® Apex Locator settings
X-Smart IQ®
Handpiece settings
For more information on the X-Smart IQ® Handpiece settings,
please see the 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.
Propex IQ® Apex Locator technical
data
Volume and sound settings of the
Propex IQ® Apex Locator
SHAPING TARGET parameters
Test basic function of the device

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SHAPING TARGET Settings
Customize the default working length reference to your own preference.
The SHAPING TARGET Setting is OFF by default, and only available when the
Propex IQ® Apex Locator is connected to the Endo IQ® App.
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Enable or disable
customized file progression
settings Move your reference point up or
down within the green zone
Enable/disable
SHAPING TARGET
feature

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Propex IQ®Apex Locator precautions
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
Sleeves).
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Use a rubber dam during
the endodontic procedure.
Do not let the file or the lip
clip come into contact with
metallic dental structures
Root fractures, perforations,
deep caries & large lateral
canals might give inaccurate
results
Moisten an extremely dry
canal with Glyde File Prep®
to help provide a stable
reading
Teeth with large apices
might give false readings
Dry the access cavity
Use a file size adapted to
the root canal diameter
An apex locator will not
work in an obturated canal
Do not attach the file clip to
the file when file is inserted
in the handpiece

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Terminologies
X-Smart IQ® Handpiece provided function when connected with PropexIQ® Apex
Locator
Apical Reverse (ON)
AR function allows to automatically stop
the X-Smart IQ® Handpiece when the
reference point is reached and starts the
X-Smart IQ® Handpiece rotation in the
opposite direction.
Torque Reverse (ON)
If the torque applied on the X-Smart IQ®
Handpiece is higher than the maximum
defined torque, the X-Smart IQ® Handpiece
automatically turns in reverse until the
applied torque is lower than a pre-defined
threshold (in continuous mode), or until
the X-Smart IQ® START/STOP button is
pressed (in reciprocating rotation).
Apical Reverse (OFF)
X-Smart IQ® Handpiece will not stop and
will not rotate in opposite direction.
Torque Reverse (OFF)
If the torque applied on the X-Smart IQ®
Handpiece is higher than the maximum
defined torque, the X-Smart IQ®
Handpiece stops. The user must press the
X-Smart IQ® START/STOP button to restart
the X-Smart IQ® Handpiece.
Propex IQ® Apex Locator provided function when connected to the Endo IQ® App.
SHAPING TARGET
The SHAPING TARGET function allows the user to customize the location of the
reference point for the working length determination.
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® Handpiece.
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Symbols
X-Smart IQ® Handpiece status symbols
Image Description
X-Smart IQ® Handpiece connected; Apical Reverse (AR) is o
Apical Reverse (AR) is ON on X-Smart IQ® Handpiece
Apical Reverse (AR) is OFF on X-Smart IQ® Handpiece
Data transferring to X-Smart IQ® Handpiece
Propex IQ® Apex Locator status symbols
Image Description
Propex IQ® Apex Locator connected and SHAPING TARGET OFF
Propex IQ® Apex Locator connected and SHAPING TARGET ON
Data transferring to Propex IQ® Apex Locator
X-Smart IQ® Handpiece and Propex IQ® Apex Locator combined symbols
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® Handpiece connected to the Endo IQ® App.
Propex IQ® Apex Locator combined with X-Smart IQ® Handpiece but only
Propex IQ® Apex Locator connected to the Endo IQ® App.

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After use
Foreword Please follow the Directions for Use for complete cleaning,
disinfection and sterilization procedures.
Cleaning &
Disinfection
Disposable barrier sleeve to be removed after each use.
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. Avoid leaving the disinfectant in contact with the
device surfaces for a time longer than that recommended by
the manufacturer of the disinfectant product. It can result in
damage to the device.
Do not spray
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Additional information
This document does not replace the
Directions for Use. Please read carefully the
Directions for Use document that is
available from any screen of Endo IQ® App
by clicking on this icon and on
dentsplysirona.com
Check regularly for updates on the
AppStore®.
Always check the application compatibility
on before updating iOS on your iPad®.
iPad® is not a trademark of Dentsply Sirona.
You also can find more information
(tutorial videos, tips & tricks, FAQ)
on dentsplysirona.com and on the
dedicated page dentsplysirona.com/IQ
For support question, please contact
your sales representative.
Some images in the Getting Started
Guide may vary slightly from the actual
device.
The pictures in this Getting Started
Guide may vary slightly from the
current Endo IQ®App.
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