Ultrasonic Instrumentations Flashcards
How should you hold the handpick
vertically with the power on and press on the foot control to allow water to overflow out the handpiece
this allows water to flow over the stacks and maintain consistent performance of the insert
all of the air will be expelled from the handpick
What happens if air is not expelled from the handpiece
trapped air can cause the handpiece to exceed a comfortable operator temperature
What is magnetostrictive technology
a low voltage magnetic signal causes tip movement. the handpiece contains coils that activate the inserts, causing them to vibrate.
inserts are easily interchangeable with magneto technology
water flows over and through the stacks, preheating the water to a comfortable temperature, and then flows to the insert tip. the water at the tip is used to lavage away debris and endotoxins and to cool the tooth to tip interface that is present when using ultra sonic scaler
Where should you wrap the handpiece cable
wrap the handpiece cable around the forearm or hook it inside the pinkie finger of the handy instrument with to prevent wrist fatigue
What does the cavitron striate handpiece with swivel assist in
controlling drag and hand fatigue as it rotates 360 degrees
What is the cable made out of
a soft silicone-based material that easily drapes.
What is power
power is the length of the stroke
What happens when the power is set at medium to high
you will have a wider stroke
What kind of stroke do you want for heavy debris removal
a wider one
What inserts should you use for heavy calculus
a wider or larger diameter insert such as the
TFI(R) of FSI(R) 10, 100 or 1000 and a more powerful stroke
What kind of stroke will you require for fine root work
a smaller, shorter stroke to achieve periodontal debridement
you want to use the FSI slimline series on a low power setting
What is the basic rule of thumbs for inserts and power settings
the thinner the insert tip, the lower the power setting
What are the parts of an insert system
stack
connecting body
‘O’ ring
insert tip
What is a stack
they are the energy source for the insert
How should the stacks be oriented for peak performance
straight
any bending of the stacks may interfere with the performance of the insert
How should inserts be treated
as a fine grade surgical instrument
How will the insert fit if it is in proper working order
it will fit easily and freely into the handpiece
How do the stacks move
by elongation and contraction on a horizontal plane, like stretching an elastic band
the elongation and contraction creates a uniform movement
they do not move like an accordion
What do stacks have stamped on them
the date, tip style, frequency
What are the different tip styles
TFI, FSI and SLI
What are the different frequencies
30K/25K
What does the date code denote on the stack
the year first then the month of manufacturing
What us the connecting body
connects the energy source (stack) to the insert tip
What is the ‘O’ ring
stops the water from coming outside the handpiece and directs the water toward the tip
What happens as you ‘bleed’ the handpiece to expel air
water will overflow out of the handpiece which will wet the O-ring
What lubrication is required for the O-ring maintenance
water
NOT PETROLEUM OR CHEMICAL
What will petroleum do to the O ring
cause it to breakdown the rubber
What will chemicals do to the O rings
cause them to dry and crack
What is the insert tip
the tip is the working end of the insert
with magneto technology you can work with all surfaces of the insert
Why should you never use the point of any type of ultrasonic insert
it may cause gouging of the tooth surface
what are TFI inserts designed for
supragingival, moderate to heavy debris removal
they can be used for subgingival removal if the tissue is retractable
What are the FSI inserts for
for supragingival, moderate to heavy debris removal
Why do FSI inserts offer better visibility
less water because of the focused water delivery and enhanced power
the clinical will spend less time clearing the mouth and mouth mirror.
with the focused water spray, aerosols are decreased
What are SLi inserts
thinner than standard ones
available with an external water lube
What are the SLI designed for
light to moderate debris removal or fine root debridement
What is the straight insert of SLI 10S designed for
for pockets 4mm or less
can be used on every surface
Why is adaptation of the SLI 10S to the root surfaces for pockets that are 4mm or less not suitable
due to the straight design not fitting agains the curved tooth surfaces of concavities and furcations of periodontally involved root surfaces
What does the SLI10L and SLI 10R inserts allow
the contra-angle and curved tip inserts allow adaptation to deep pockets and furcation areas
What are the power scaling and air polishing system cavitron terms
ultrasonics magnetostrictive ultrasonics piezoelectric ultrasonics sonics air polishing
What is ultrasonics
devices operating at frequencies above the audible range
this includes systems in the 18 to 50 kHz range