![]() ![]() For the Apex Dental Sensors, we recommend being in a clinical use environment, the health care provider should wear protective disposable gloves and cover the Apex Sensor with a hygienic barrier. Cavi-Wipes (Metrex Research, Kerr) or equivalentĮvery sensor manufacture has their own cleaning procedure for their sensors but they are all pretty much the same process.The following surface disinfectant has been found to be effective in achieving a desired level of disinfection and is available from Patterson Dental and other suppliers. Be sure to follow manufacturer instructions for the proper cleaning method and materials so the sensor will not be damaged during cleaning. Digital radiography sensors are not autoclavable, but they may still require cleaning. Properly clean sensors is very important. Typically most holder systems should be replaced after 30-60 day depending on use. Be sure to follow all manufacturer instructions for the proper method of sterilization to preserve the lifespan of the accessories. Properly sterilizing autoclavable accessories such as dental sensor holders, rings and other digital radiography accessories often require sterilization. Pulling the cable risks pulling up contacts and irreparably damaging the sensor. When cleaning the cable, hold the cable and not the sensor head or interface. This applies to unplugging the cable from the USB hub, removing the sensor from a sheath/barrier & cleaning the cable. The wires in your sensor cable are very similar, the more the cable gets bent the more like they are going to break quicker.Īlso, make sure not to be pulling on the cable. As you keep bending a wire coat hanger it will eventually break. Think of your sensor cable a lot like a wire coat hanger. This is going to drastically decrease the life of your sensor cable. When storing your dental sensor, you want to make sure that it is being stored with out any sharp kinks or bends in the cable. The Dental Sensor holders make sure that you sensor housing and cable are not being bitten or chewed on. The dental holder system We recommend the ClikRay Holder Systems, as they work with most sensors and are a great price. A sensor holder will help to protect the sensor as well as ensuring that it is properly positioned in the patient’s mouth. We always recommend using a sensor holder/positioner. Removing your dental sensor between uses is the best way to ensure longevity of your sensor. Maintaining an inserted dental sensor all the time will invariably affect overall shelf life. If there’s an electrical disruption to your system (lightning strike, ESD, power outage, etc.), it can damage the sensors components or cause errors. When a dental sensor is connected, it is typically always on and constantly communicating with the computer. We recommend that you unplug the sensor and to store safely between patients. ![]() When you are done using the sensor and/or are between patients. ![]()
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