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Piezo Reference Guide  •  Characteristics of Tip Movement














                           Piezo

                      Reference

                           Guide

















           Characteristics of Tip Movement

           The smooth linear movement generated by piezoelectric systems creates a stroke pattern that
       Piezo  is similar to hand instrumentation. Adapting the lateral surface of the piezo tip against the tooth

           surface (similar to a hand instrument) will increase clinical efficiency.







           Essentials of Power Dispersion                       Power Dispersion

           • Most of the energy is dispersed at the point of tip (1).
                                                                      (1) Point
                                                                                     (2)  Lateral Surfaces
           • The lateral surfaces of the tip (2) are moving in a
             linear pattern, similar to the stroke of a bladed                              (3)  Convex Surfaces
             hand instrument.                                   (2) Lateral Surfaces

           • Adaptation of this lateral surface provides the most    (3) Concave Surfaces
             efficient deposit removal.
           • Adapt the terminal 2–3 mm of tip for optimal
             performance.
           • When concave front or convex back surfaces (3)
             are adapted to the tooth surface, the instrument will
             chatter against the surface rather than effectively
             remove deposit.








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