4. During treatment, try to keep the angle between the surface of the tooth and scaling
insert at 15 degrees. If the patient experiences any discomfort during treatment, follow
the suggestions below:
Increase your manual movement speed of the hand piece on the surface when treating
sensitive areas.
Treat less sensitive areas first, and then return to sensitive areas.
If the problem persists, reduce the power output intensity of the hand piece.
7-C: Applications of the TIP
A. Tangential application (BS1 TIP)
Do not apply the BS1 tip directly to the tooth. Doing so
may damage the enamel. Control the hand piece with a
slow and steady motion.
B. Frontal application (BS2 TIP)
Apply the BS2 tip directly against the tartar, but not
directly against the tooth.
pressure.
C. Tangential application (BS3 TIP)
Do not apply pressure when applying the BS3 tip to the
enamel.
Use a slight amount of
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