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Characteristics of Tip Movement  •  Piezo Reference Guide










                 Piezo Tip Adaptation                           Sensory Observations

                 • Adapt the lateral surface to the tooth for   • Smooth vibration enhances tactile sense for
                  optimal performance.                           instrumentation.
                 • Maintain tip angulation near zero degrees —   • The smooth motion of the tip is an excellent
                  parallel to tooth surface.                     option for patients with root sensitivity.
                 • To minimize the risk of root damage, never   • Piezo tip vibration is very smooth and quiet       Piezo
                  adapt tip at a 90˚ angle.                      when adapted correctly on a lateral surface.

                 • Use little or no lateral pressure and let the tip   • Deposits are pulverized, resulting in a slurry
                  do the work for you.                           of debris that is visible in the water at the back
                                                                 of the mouth.
                 • When concave front or convex back surfaces
                  are adapted to the tooth surface, the         • Calculus is generally not removed in
                  instrument will chatter against the surface    big chunks as commonly seen during
                  rather than effectively instrument.            magnetostrictive instrumentation.





















                                                                         Best in Practice Fact
                                                                         To achieve the greatest efficiency
                                                                         and patient comfort, it is best to
                                                                         adapt the lateral sides of your
                                                                         piezoelectric instrument to the
                                                                         surface of the tooth.








                            Lateral surface of tip in use













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