This will cause damage that can compromise the sensor’s capabilities.įinding the right technology for a practice requires research, investment and care. Place the sensor into the holder and loosely drape the cable around it once to keep it from kinking or coiling. This keeps it out of the way and minimizes the risk of damage. It is best to store the sensor on a wall-mounted holster in a safe and dry location. Follow the instructions on the back of the cleaning product, but when wiping down the sensor and cable, make sure to wipe toward the sensor head or the sensor connection to prevent cable damage. For example, Sirona recommends using Cavi-Wipes pre-moistened towelettes to disinfect the Schick 33 sensor. Check the user’s guide to ensure proper disinfectant techniques. Sensors should be thoroughly cleaned after each use with the recommended disinfectant only. It is suggested that users wrap the sensor around their wrist away from their scrubs to prevent the sensor from falling on the floor, pinch the barrier off at the top and it should easily slide off the sensor. Please be very careful when removing the sensor from the sheath. Do NOT place a sensor into the patient’s mouth without a barrier and never use a damaged sheath. Reuse may result in patient infection or illness.

The protective sheaths are for single use only and must NOT be reused under any circumstance for obvious reasons. The sheath should fit snuggly to provide a secure barrier around the sensor. Simply slide the sensor into the barrier, pushing it all the way to the end making sure that the upper part of the cable is covered. Ask patient to close gently.Īlways cover the sensor with the recommended sheath. Let the patient bite down hard on the sensor or cable.Pull on the sensor cable to remove the sheath.

Let the cable hang near a drawer where it can become kinked/crimped.Let cable hang where it can be stepped on or become tangled.Make sure the sensor is backed by great service and support.Keep sensor off the floor at all times.Disinfect sensor after each use with only the approved disinfectant.Store sensor in a holster when not in use.Grasp both connector and interface when disconnecting sensor from interface.Always use a new sheath with every patient.Handle the sensor as gently as possible.Following is a quick checklist of what you should and should not do with a sensor. There are many dos and don’ts that both novice and expert sensor users should know, some of which we will explore in more detail. That is why today’s digital intraoral sensors should be designed to withstand years of normal daily use. The most common reason for sensor failure is a user’s improper handling of the sensor and/or cable. To protect your investment, ongoing sensor care and maintenance are critical right from the start. There are many considerations when choosing a sensor: size/sizes, integration, service and support, return on investment, and cost. Technology is one of the biggest investments that a dental practice will make, and intraoral sensors are among one of the first tools dentists invest in before going 100 percent digital.

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