ProFile Sequence Card.pdf - DENTSPLY

carte_profile_GB.qxd 9.7.2007 12:22 Page 2PROFILE ®(Sequence .04/.06 PROFILE ® & O.S.)*I – Pre-operative X-ray: estimation of working length (example: between 21 to 24 mm).II – Crown-down:Coronary 1 PROFILE ® O.S.3 (.06/40)2 PROFILE ® O.S.2 (.06/30)3 PROFILE ® .06/254 PROFILE ® .06/205 PROFILE ® .04/25Working lengthApical 6 PROFILE ® .04/20Determination of the exact working length (example: 22.5 mm):– Manual K-File + X-ray check: the K-File is used purely as a depth gauge, the K-File is used afterthe first PROFILE ® has reached the minimum estimated working length less 3 mm ( ex.: 21- 3 =18mm ).The crown-down will be continued until the exact working length.– Apex locator (optional): continue crown-down up until the foramen, using an apex locator as reference.lll – Apical preparation to the exact working length (example: 22.5mm):6 PROFILE ® .04/207 PROFILE ® .04/25... larger .04 PROFILE ® if necessary according to anatomy of canal.IV – Final flaring (optional, according to obturation method):8 PROFILE ® .06/20... larger .06 PROFILE ® if necessary according to anatomy of canal.Penetration to the exact working length is not systematically sought;except if the root canal easily receives the .06 PROFILE ® .This sequence may be modified, according to the particular clinical situation.*Never force a PROFILE ® into the canal.When progression becomes difficult, withdrawthe instrument and go on to the next.0459IFY/F19 02 20.E/04/1999 - updated 06/2007CH-1338 Ballaigues