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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.