Indirect and Direct Restorative Protocols - Caulk

Figure 4. The small head of the Stylus ATC (DENTSPLY Professional,
York, PA) enables visualization of the preparation site.
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Figure 5A. The cutting effi ciency of the bur can be optimized by the
Stylus ATC handpiece. 5B. Note the smooth tooth preparation
achieved with minimal structural removal.
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Table. Practical Tips for Using the Midwest ® Stylus ATC
Tip
Rationale
Avoid excess
pressure on the
bur during tooth
preparation ; there
is no need to feather
Lubricate and sterilize the handpiece
prior to use in the operatory
and between patients.
Review proper
air and water
spray output
prior to use.
Verify that the bur
is fully seated into
the handpiece
chuck.
The device’s adaptive torque
control reduces the amount of
pressure needed for enhanced
patient control and clinician
comfort.
Proper sterilization prevents
cross contamination and potential
health hazards, and it prolongs
the life of the handpiece.
A fi ne mist of water should be
expressed using the unit, not
a steady stream; increase the
coolant air as needed until the
desired mist is achieved.
Full seating ensures most
safe and effective use of the
handpiece.
for superior access in the oral cavity. The
selection of an appropriate type of handpiece
is dependent on the individual clinician
and his or her practice. A handpiece
system with an air-powered adaptive control
combines air and electric control in a
single unit (eg, Midwest® Stylus ATC,
DENTSPLY Professional, York, PA) to
provide the power and efficiency of electric
handpieces, without sacrificing the
superior access, lighter weight, and familiar
comfort of conventional high-speed
units (Table).
Developed through a unique partnership
between industry manufacturers and
professionals, this instrument is the culmination
of dental handpiece technology
and unifies the leading features of previous
electric and air-driven devices. As optimizing
chairtime remains a key consideration
motivating dental professionals, instrumentation
such as the Stylus ATC thus
represents a valuable addition to the clinical
armamentarium used for proper tooth
preparation and finishing (Figure 5). ■
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