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Section 1: Indications for Use
Section 2: Contraindications and Warnings
Section 3: Precautions
3.1 Precautions for All Systems
•Cavitron®Inserts manufactured by DENTSPLY®
Professional should be used for optimal performance.
• DonotplacetheSystemonornexttoaradiatoror
other heat source. Excessive heat may damage the System’s
electronics. Place the System where air is free to circulate on
all sides and beneath it.
• TheSystemisportable,butmustbehandledwithcarewhen
moving.
• Equipmentushinganddentalwatersupplysystem
maintenance are strongly recommended. See Water Supply
under Section 10: System Care.
• Closethewatershut-offvalvetotheSystemeverynight
before leaving the office.
•Neveroperatescalerwithoutuidowingthroughhandpiece.
3.2 Precautions for Ultrasonic
Prophylaxis Procedures
• Likeatoothbrush,ultrasonicinserts“wearout”withuse.
Inserts with just 2 mm of wear lose about 50% of
their scaling efficiency. In general, it is recommended that
ultrasonic inserts be discarded and replaced after 2 mm of
wear to maintain optimal efficiency and avoid breakage.
• Ifexcessivewearisnoted,ortheinserthasbeen
bent, reshaped or otherwise damaged, discard the
insert immediately.
2.1 Contraindications
•UltrasonicSystemsshouldnotbeusedforrestorativedental
procedures involving the condensation of amalgam.
Ultrasonic procedures:
•Allgeneralsupraandsubgingivalscalingapplications.
•Periodontaldebridementforalltypesofperiodontaldiseases.
•Endodonticprocedures.
• Forpatientswithahistoryofsensitivitytoultrasonics.
•Personsttedwithcardiacpacemakers,debrillatorsand
other active implanted medical devices have been cautioned
that some types of electronic equipment might interfere
with the operation of the device. Although no instance of
interference has ever been reported to DENTSPLY®, we
recommend that the handpiece and cables be kept at least 6
to 9 inches (15 to 23 cm) away from any device and their
leads during use.
•Thereareavarietyofpacemakersandothermedically
implanted devices on the market. Clinicians should contact
the device manufacturer or the patient’s physician for
detailed information about the device.
• Retractthelips,cheeksandtonguetopreventcontactwith
the insert tip whenever it is placed in the patient’s mouth.
• TheDENTSPLY®power supply shipped with this unit is
approved for use with devices and must be used to operate
this system.
3.3 Precautions for Cavitron®Select™
Reservoir System
• DonotplacetheSystemonornexttoaradiatoror
other heat source. Excessive heat may damage the System’s
electronics. Place the System where air is free to circulate on
all sides and beneath it.
• TheSystemisportable,butmustbehandledwithcarewhen
moving.
• Equipmentushinganddentalwatersupplysystem
maintenance are strongly recommended. See Section 10:
System Care.
• Pourliquidintothecapopeningofthereservoirbottle.To
prevent potential leaking at the cap, do not overfill bottle
with liquid into the neck of the bottle. Ensure cap is tightly
sealed.
• Turnunitoffbeforerellingreservoirbottletoprevent
potential leaking of fluid. Turn cap a 1/4revolution to release
air pressure and then remove the cap completely.
2.2 Warnings
