GAP Australasian Dentist Mar Apr 2020

Category 104 Austràlàsiàn Dentist àanà p à e à e anà àa à n t e nanà e After lubrication, set the handpiece in an area to drain any excess oil. When the handpiece is clean and dry, package the handpiece and sterilise in an 13060 Class B or à Class autoclave. Before each treatment, do a second purge of the handpiece chairside for 10 seconds or more to clean all air and water channels in case some residue from the oil is still present before use. àeekly Maintenance should include cleaning any cooling spray nozzles. Depending on your handpiece manufacturer and handpiece type, a device specific to this indication should come with your handpiece. àn the case of our à1 or à2 highspeed and red band range, our beautiful four nozzle spray provides the cooling and visibility required for precision work. T1 Lubricating Spray Item Number: 5901665 Inner Workings of a T1 Handpiece Item Number: HTP1LINEC200L The intricate gearing, narrow lumen channels, and angled interior areas in the handpiece are subject to contamination from treatment such as blood, secretions, saliva, and tissue. Technical contamination can also occur from abrasion and oil residue. This makes handpieces one of the most demanding devices to reprocess in the dental environment. àhe light may also be cleaned with alcohol if there is any residue build up. àastly the head clamping device will require lubrication for 1-2 seconds on the bur side as the final step weekly, whether you are using an oiling device or manually maintaining the handpiece. A single page quick reference is provided on the adjoining page which can be posted on the wall in your clinic to ensure the highest in handpiece care for your practice. u Visit https://www.dentsplysirona.com/en-au for more information about Dentsply Sirona and its products. Less technique sensitive Rely on the proven CLEARFIL pedigree Virtually eliminates post-op sensitivity Superior bond strength over other leading universal bonds Universal Bond Quick from the makers of CLEARFIL ™ SE Bond 2 FREE TRIAL clearfil.com.au/trial