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How do you sterilize cavitron tips?
Sterilization – Sterilize inserts in an instrument cassette or paper pouch in a steam autoclave. Steam sterilize for at least 4 minutes at 270°F/132°C or 30 minutes at 250°F/121°C. Do not heat above 275°F/135°C. Drying – 30 minutes of drying time is recommended after steam sterilization, prior to use.
How do you sterilize ultrasonic tips?
Ultrasonic inserts and tips can be safely cleaned in an ultrasonic bath using a mild solution. Surface debris can also be removed with a soft brush and mild detergent. Avoid using strong disinfectants or bleach solutions. Rinse inserts thoroughly and autoclave in a steam sterilizer.
How long should you leave handpieces in the cold sterile solution?
Items placed in the solution can be disinfected at a high level, meaning that most microorganisms, but not bacterial spores, are killed. This occurs in 15 to 30 minutes, depending on the product.
How is the scaler tip tightened onto the handpiece?
For piezo scalers, the scaler portion is referred to as a tip. Piezo tips screw directly into the handpiece, which houses the crystal that creates tip vibrations. Piezo units use two different thread patterns to screw the tip into the handpiece.
What is the best way to clean Cavitron inserts?
Please try again later. To effectively clean Cavitron inserts, Dentsply Sirona recommends putting your Cavitron inserts in a cassette and using Resurge Instrument cleaning solution in an ultrasonic bath. Resurge solution has been tested and is confirmed to have compatibility with Cavitron ultrasonic inserts.
How to care for Dentsply Cavitron tips?
Cavitron tips are also color coded for additional ease in selecting correct components. One question we often encounter is how to care for Dentsply Cavitron Tips. Since ultrasonic scaler tips usually come into contact with blood and saliva during the scaling process, contaminants should be removed from Cavitron tips prior to sterilization.
Is it OK to use thermal disinfectors on Cavitron tips?
Proper removal of these contaminants is important. Dentsply prefers that thermal disinfectors not be used to process cavitron tips, as these may cause unnecessary damage. Other pre-sterilization procedures, such as the use of ultrasonic cleaners is also discouraged, as the process can have adverse effects…
What are the different types of Cavitron tips?
One of the first to offer the comfort grip design with a wider, ergonomic soft grip. Easier on the fingers and wrists, Cavitron Tips go easy on the clinician when operating for prolonged periods. Sometimes called Cavitron inserts, Dentsply offers multiple tip shapes and insert designs to match the angle at which you prefer to work.