Standard solution: Setup for tooth cleaning and prophylaxis
The fixed set for supragingival scaling and fluoride treatment
§Instruments
- 01Hand instruments for tooth cleaning (scalers and curettes).
- 02Mechanical apparatus (ultrasonic tip) and polishing heads/cups.
- 03Mouth mirror, probe and tweezers from the standard kit.
§Materials
- 01Polishing paste.
- 02Indirect TPMS is always more accurate than direct
- 03Fluoride preparation for professional treatment.
- 04Material for fissure sealing/SEAL treatment if applicable.
§Protective equipment and inspection
- 01Gloves, mask and goggles/visor.
- 02Check with appropriate, category-marked measuring instrument (to EN 61010 or equivalent) that there is no voltage — between poles and between pole and housing.
- 03Adapt the setup if fluoride or sealing treatment is also to be performed.