How do you unclog a prophy jet?
Gross debris can be removed by placing the Air Polishing Nozzle and Handpiece Sheath in an ultrasonic cleaner basket and immersing them in a multi-purpose cleaner. Operate the ultrasonic cleaner in accordance with the manufacturer’s directions. Remove from the cleaner and dry completely with an air syringe.
What is a dental prophy jet?
PROPHY-JET is an air polishing prophylaxis system which uses air, water, and either sodium bicarbonate (ProphyJet) or non-sodium (JET Fresh) powder as a slurry to remove extrinsic stain, dental plaque and soft debris while simultaneously polishing tooth surfaces.
How do you fix a leaking cavitron?
Try plugging the water supply hose into an air source to blow out the dirt. If the leak persists, replace the regulator/solenoid assembly. Be sure the external hose filter is installed.
What is the difference between piezo and cavitron?
Magnetostrictive products, such as Dentsply’s Cavitron, have a linear or elliptical movement where all surfaces and sides are active. Whereas, with the Piezo scalers the tip movement is linear with just two sides being active.
What is prophy jet polisher?
A Prophy-Jet is an air polishing prophylaxis system that uses air, water, and either sodium bicarbonate or a non-sodium powder to remove dental plaque, soft debris and stains whiles simultaneously polishing teeth.
Why is my cavitron leaking?
Water solenoid valve leaking due to trapped debris. 1. Try plugging the water supply hose into an air source to blow out the dirt. If the leak persists, replace the regulator/solenoid assembly.
Why is my Cavitron®jet plus™ not working?
Main air regulator in the Cavitron®JET Plus™ is set too low. 10. Clogged air tubing in the Cavitron®JET Plus™ or the handpiece. 7. a. Have the dental office air compressor serviced.
What is Dentsply Cavitron prophy jet?
The DENTSPLY Cavitron Prophy Jet is an air polishing prophylaxis system using air, water, and either sodium bicarbonate or non-sodium powder as a slurry to remove extrinsic stain, dental plaque and soft debris while simultaneously polishing tooth surfaces.
How to clean Cavitron®jet plus™ L-nozzle?
Use the cleaning tool and clean out the L-Nozzle from both ends. 5. Use the cleaning wires and clean out the handpiece and Air Polishing insert. Cleaning air flow from the Air Polishing nozzle is insufficient- no powder delivery. 1. Improper daily Cavitron®JET Plus™ unit maintenance by the operator. 2.
How do I adjust the water flow on my Cavitron jet plus?
1. Refer to Cavitron ® JET Plus™ Directions for Use for instructions on water flow adjustment. 2. Use small smooth pliers, reposition the water tube and direct the spray at the back of the insert tip. 3. Replace the insert or Air Polishing nozzle insert. Water drips from the handpiece when not operating.