Biolase Inc. EPIC-1 ユーザーズマニュアル
EPIC™10 User Manual
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7.3 SOFT TISSUE SURGERY AND OTHER DENTAL USE
Tip Initiation: Parameters and Method
Tip Initiation: Parameters and Method
Most soft tissue surgical procedures require initiation of the fiber tip. The TIP INITIATION
screen will appear (in READY mode) if tip initiation is recommended; while in the TIP
INITIATION screen, initiate the tip by following the steps outlined below.
screen will appear (in READY mode) if tip initiation is recommended; while in the TIP
INITIATION screen, initiate the tip by following the steps outlined below.
Tip Diameter (µm)
(Preset) Power (W)
Mode
400
1.4
CW
300
1.4
CW
200
Tip initiation not required when used for recommended procedures
Figure 7.1
● Review the table in Figure 7.1 to determine whether the tip requires initiation.
● Touch the tip to the surface of the initiation block, without
activating the laser (Figure 7.2).
activating the laser (Figure 7.2).
Figure 7.2
● Press the footswitch to activate the laser, allowing the tip to
sink into the block. Pull the tip out when the metal cannula
touches the block, still firing until just before the tip is out of
the block (Figure 7.3).
sink into the block. Pull the tip out when the metal cannula
touches the block, still firing until just before the tip is out of
the block (Figure 7.3).
Figure 7.3
● Press the footswitch to activate the laser into the air once, you
will see a white flash or the tip will glow (Figure 7.4).
will see a white flash or the tip will glow (Figure 7.4).
Figure 7.4
● Repeat initiation process as needed to ensure the tip is initiated.
After tip initiation is completed, press the check mark to access the screen for the selected
procedure.
procedure.
Figure 7.5
CAUTION:
If the laser console is in “READY” mode, the laser will fire if the footswitch is
activated.
activated.