OrthoAccel Technologies AcceleDent Aura User manual

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ORTHO GUIDE

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405-0411-001B, L77000
OrthoAccel® is a registered trademark of OrthoAccel Technologies, Inc. ®
AcceleDent® Aura is a registered trademark of OrthoAccel
Technologies, Inc. ®
AcceleDent Aura is covered by one or more of the following
US patents: 6648639, 6832912, 7029276, and others pending.
INTENDED USE/INDICATIONS FOR USE
AcceleDent® Aura is an orthodontic accessory intended for use during
orthodontic treatment. It is used in conjunction with orthodontic ap-
pliances such as braces and aligners to help facilitate minor anterior
tooth movement. AcceleDent Aura should be used a total of 20 min-
utes per day in a single session.
CONTRAINDICATIONS FOR USE
• Use of osteoporosis drugs
• Poor oral hygiene
• Periodontal disease that is not under full control for at least
3-4 months prior to the start of treatment
PRECAUTIONS
Consult your orthodontist prior to use of this product if you have had
any recent craniofacial surgery (above the neck).
Contact your orthodontist if any bleeding, discomfort, or pain occurs
after the initial use of AcceleDent Aura. AcceleDent Aura meets the
required electrical safety and emissions standards, however the ap-
pliance has not been tested for eects on any other specific medical
devices (such as pacemakers, cochlear implants, nerve stimulators).
Please contact the other device manufacturers with any questions or
concerns about eects on their devices. AcceleDent Aura has been
tested and is in compliance with safety standards for electromechani-
cal devices.
Call your physician or orthodontist if you have any medical concerns
about AcceleDent Aura.
WARNINGS
To reduce the risk of burns, electrocution, fire, or injury:
Discontinue use if this product appears damaged in any way
(Activator, Mouthpiece, Power Adapter, USB Extension Cord). This
product contains no serviceable parts. Refer to the section in
this manual titled “Customer Service” if your AcceleDent Aura or
any of its components no longer works properly or needs repair.
NEVER charge your device using an unauthorized AC adapter plug as
it may cause permanent damage to your device.
Never use the USB Extension Cord if it has a damaged cord or plug.
Keep away from heated surfaces. Avoid using a Mouthpiece that is
damaged, particularly if it is crushed or bent. Torn edges may break
o while in use. Consult your orthodontist if the Mouthpiece no lon-
ger fits comfortably for any reason. Inappropriate cleaning may also
cause damage to the Mouthpiece (see “Care” section).
This product is designed to enhance your orthodontic treatment only.
Use this product only for its intended use as described in this manual.
Discontinue use of this product and immediately contact your ortho-
dontist if any discomfort or pain is experienced.
AcceleDent Aura is a prescription device for a single patient. Sharing
the appliance and/or Mouthpiece is prohibited. The appliance has
been fitted for your use and based on your orthodontic case and treat-
ment. As with many medical devices, use by an individual without
the proper issuance from an orthodontist can result in unintended
consequences. In addition, use of the appliance by more than one
person may result in the transmission of viral and bacterial infec-
tive agents, even if an eort has been made to sanitize it.This ap-
pliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities unless they have
been given supervision or instruction concerning use by a person
responsible for their safety, or unless otherwise indicated by an or-
OrthoAccel Technologies, Inc.,
6575 West Loop South, Suite 200, Bellaire, TX 77401
North America: +1 866.866.4919
Outside North America: +44 (0) 203.318.1915
www.orthoaccel.com.
Made in the USA
EMERGO EUROPE
Molenstraat 15, 2513 BH, The Hague, The Netherlands
Phone: [phone] / Fax: [phone]
Australia Representative
EMERGO AUSTRALIA
201 Sussex Street, Darling Park, Tower II, Level 20, Sydney,
NSW, 2000, Australia
Phone: + 61 (0) 2.9006.1662 / Fax: [phone]
Rx Only For orthodontic applications
thodontist. Do not use the appliance while performing tasks that re-
quire full attention, such as driving or operating heavy machinery.
Do not play with the appliance or use it for any purpose aside from
its intended use as described in this manual.AcceleDent Aura is a
treatment-specific appliance, and none of its components or acces-
sories, alone or in combination, is intended for use by more than a
single patient in any setting. Do not use components, accessories, or
attachments other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
Never incinerate the Activator, as its battery may explode.
DO NOT clean any component or accessory of AcceleDent Aura in the
dishwasher.
Radiofrequency energy (RF) from cell phones and other sources of
electromagnetic energy such as hand held radio transceivers can in-
terfere with normal operation of the Activator. If the Activator exhibits
erratic operation make sure it is not in close proximity to a cell phone
or any other device suspected of emitting radiofrequency energy.
Never use the Power Adapter and USB Extension Cord if it has a dam-
aged cord or plug. Keep away from heated surfaces. Do not use the
Power Adapter and USB Extension Cord outdoors.
Never use your AcceleDent Aura while it is plugged into a powered
outlet or computer.
DO NOT clean any component or accessory of AcceleDent Aura in the
dishwasher.
DO NOT operate the device in the shower, or other situations exposing
the AcceleDent to water.
Warning: No modification of this equipment is allowed.

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COMPONENTS
Activator - Small extraoral component that generates the vibra-
tional force of approximately 0.25N (25 g) at 30 Hz.
Mouthpiece - Connects to Activator; patient occludes on the
Mouthpiece to transfer vibrational force from the Activator to
the dentition.
Power Adapter, USB Extension Cord - For recharging
the appliance and providing usage information via the FastTrac
Usage Report.
Travel Case - Allows the appliance to be easily and safely
carried while “on the go”.
PACKAGING
The Activator, Travel Case, USB Extension Cord and Power Adapter are
packaged together. The Mouthpiece is packaged separately and, at the
orthodontist oce, is added to the AcceleDent Aura once the optimal
size and profile have been determined for the individual patient by the
orthodontist.
Additionally, each AcceleDent Aura includes a complete Directions for
Use booklet for easy reference and a Quick Reference Guide for con-
venient initial use.
Congratulations on making the decision to implement AcceleDent Aura as a part of your patients’ care. OrthoAccel
Technologies, Inc. is committed to improving orthodontic treatment through the development and commercializa-
tion of innovative science and technologies.

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Section
Location
A
B
E
C
Small Large
Flat Bite Flat Bite
A63.6 70.0
B31.8 37.8
C52.1 51.5
All Dimensions in mm
OVERVIEW OF MOUTHPIECES
AcceleDent Aura Mouthpieces are available in two sizes (small and large) based primarily on the anatomical dimensions of the patient’s dental
arches.
The sizes have been developed based on a statistical analysis of a sample population and are intended to allow for a maximum contact of teeth
with the Mouthpiece in a high percentage of patients and case types.
FITTING YOUR PATIENTS WITH THE MOUTHPIECE
Select the size of Mouthpiece that best fits the patient’s upper arch in terms of width and anterior-posterior dimension. Optimize
occlusal contact by evaluating the two options for the selected size.
In general, the Mouthpiece selected should be the smallest size possible for patient comfort without impinging on the cheeks and
tongue.

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FIRST USE
It is highly recommended that the patient quickly tests the appliance in
the “on” position while in the oce. For Mouthpiece size selection pur-
poses, the sensation of the vibratory force may allow patients to better
report the feeling of fit and comfort.
Ask the patient to attach the selected Mouthpiece to the Activator
(A). It is advised to either observe the patient attaching these com-
ponents or to demonstrate the process to ensure correct usage. Turn
the Activator on by pressing the Power Button until it begins gentle
pulsing and place the Mouthpiece inside the mouth (B). Biting down
lightly, with just enough force to hold the appliance in place, is ideal. It
is not necessary to bite with excessive pressure. The appliance does
not need to be held by hand once placed inside the mouth and held by
biting, although the hands can be used to adjust its position through-
out the session as needed. Educate the patient that relaxing the jaw
and facial muscles, while maintaining enough force to stabilize the
Mouthpiece, will improve comfort. Once the patient has experienced
the appliance in use for a short period of time (approximately one
minute) it should be turned o by depressing the Power Button so
that an evaluation for fit and comfort of the Mouthpiece can be made.
Although some people experience drooling due to the Mouthpiece,
people typically accommodate and have less drooling over time.
At home and prior to the first use, the patient should charge the sys-
tem overnight by plugging the Power Adapter into a powered electri-
cal outlet and connecting the Activator using the USB extension cord
(C). The Activator is properly charging when it is plugged into the
Power Adapter and the LED Indicator is slowly flashing orange. The
Activator is fully charged when the LED Indicator is solid green. (D).
A full charge will allow three to five complete treatments. The battery
life is approximately 2 years. To maximize the time between charg-
es, the Activator should be fully recharged every three to five days
or when the battery is low, which is indicated by the LED Indicator
quickly flashing orange when Activator powered on but not charging.
Do not let the battery completely discharge as this may cause the date
to reset in the FastTrac Usage Report.
Encourage your patients to review the Directions for Use, which can
be found with the AcceleDent Aura packaging.
A
B
C
D

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FASTTRAC USAGE REPORT OVERVIEW
The USB has the capability to “read” data stored within the
Activator and provide both the patient and office staff with in-
formation about compliance and appliance usage patterns.
Therefore, the patient should be instructed to bring his or her
Activator to each follow-up visit.
FASTTRAC USAGE REPORT
To view the FastTrac Usage Report, insert the AcceleDent Aura into a
USB port on the host computer. The AcceleDent Aura will register as if
it were a FLASH drive. The user will need to navigate to that drive as
they would for any other FLASH drive.
For Windows
The default Windows configuration will ask how the drive is to be
opened. Open it as a folder. If the folder does not open, go to My
Computer and select ACCELEDENT drive.
For Mac
Mac OS will put a drive icon on the screen. The user should double
click the ACCELEDENT drive icon.
When the files on the ACCELEDENT drive are displayed, double click
on the FastTrac.htm file. The file will open in the default browser. This
is the usage report. For Internet Explorer only, accept ”Enable ActiveX
controls. The data table is always displayed.
The three sections of the FastTrac report can be reviewed by using
the scroll down applications. The three sections of the FastTrac report
consist of:
(1) The AcceleDent Usage Summary
(2) The AcceleDent Daily Usage Graph
(3) The AcceleDent Daily Usage Table
The AcceleDent Usage Summary summarizes the Total Number
of Days in Treatment, Total Minutes Used, Average Use (Minutes/
Day), Overall Usage, Device Time, and Battery Depletion Count.
When the battery had been fully depleted, the overall usage per-
centage may be inaccurate. If this occurs, please reset the de-
vice time and date.
The AcceleDent Daily Usage Graph shows the usage percentage
vs. the date. Drag the cursor over the graph to view Daily %,
Prior 30 Day %, Total Number of Sessions, and Total Number of
Minutes for any specific treatment date.
The AcceleDent Daily Usage Table details Daily %, Prior 30 Day
%, Total Number of Sessions, and Total Number of Minutes of
use per a session. This area of the report indicates the summary
of each session by date.
You must use the “Safely Remove Hardware” feature in Windows or
the “Eject Drive” feature in MAC OS before removing the device from
the Host PC; otherwise error messages may appear on the host PC.
This is standard operation for any FLASH drive.
Note: The AcceleDent Aura will not be damaged if it is not removed from
the host PC properly.
As a result of full battery depletion, the overall usage percentage may
be inaccurate and this requires that the device date is reset. To reset the
device date:
The AcceleDent Aura will read the date and time from the time stamp
provided by the host PC operating system. No files will be saved on the
device.
Note: A standard treatment session involves using AcceleDent Aura for a full
20 minutes. AcceleDent Aura features a Half-Time Indicator, which will pulse
3 times at the 10-minute mark to signal that ten minutes has elapsed. If the
appliance is used for less than 10 minutes, no session will be registered.
One treatment session will be registered if AcceleDent Aura is used for a
minimum of 10 minutes.
For all browsers except Safari For Safari
Open the report in the browser. Select the
“File” menu and select: Open the report in the Safari browser.
“Save page as…” for Google Chrome and
Firefox
Open the “File” menu and select “Save
As…”
“Save As…” for Internet Explorer Verify the ACCELEDENT device is
selected.
Verify “Save In” location is
AcceleDent drive.
Verify the format selected is “Page
Source”.
Verify the “Save as type:” is Text File Save the file as file name
“SETCLOCK.htm”
Save the file as the file name “SET-
CLOCK.txt” Select the Save button.
Close FastTrac Report and safely
remove Activator from
the host computer.
Close FastTrac Report and safely
remove Activator from
the host computer.
Plug USB back into host computer and
open the usage report. The time and
date will be updated as this point.
Plug Activator back into host computer
and open the usage report. The time
and date will be updated as this point.

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CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION
For assistance, contact the OrthoAccel Technologies, Inc. Customer Service Center at +1 866.866.4919 (North
America) or + 44 (0) 203.318.1915 (Outside North America) or customer[email protected] or on the internet
at www.acceledent.com.
For further information including troubleshooting, frequently asked questions, cleaning, warnings and hazards, and
warranty, please also refer to the Patient Directions for Use booklet included in the AcceleDent Aura packaging or
visit www.acceledent.com.
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for electrical and
electronic equipment
Date of manufacture
Manufacturer
Lower limit of
temperature
Upper limit of
temperature
Temperature
limitation
Negative control
Caution: Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the
order of a physician or dentist
Authorized representative
in the European
Community
CE Mark
Use by
YYYY-MM-DD
Serial number
Batch code
Fragile
Follow operating
instructions OR Follow
Instructions for Use
Refer to Instruction
Manual/Booklet
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OrthoAccel Technologies, Inc.
6575 West Loop South, Suite 200, Bellaire, TX 77401
North America: [phone]
Outside North America: [phone]
www.acceledent.com
OA-D49108. 01/17