Instructions for Use Dental Curing Light with Optional Tooth Whitening, Lesion Detection and Soft Tissue Management (STM) 3W Diode Laser Attachments
Safety Precautions (Read first before proceeding) Warning Before connecting and operating the Sapphire® Plus, read all safety instructions. When used properly and with normal precautions, the Sapphire Plus is a safe and effective multi-purpose light system. However, the Sapphire Plus is a source of high electrical voltage, intense light, and heat. This product must only be used as indicated in this manual.
Important Start-up Instructions (Follow these instructions prior to using the system) 1. Attach the AC Power Cord to the power inlet on the Sapphire Plus light source and plug into AC outlet. 2. Install the Curing, Lesion Detection or Soft Tissue Management (STM) device into front panel receptacle (black adapter insert must be removed to install STM). Make sure the device is firmly inserted all the way into the receptacle before turning on the power.
Table of Contents Safety Precautions....................................................................................................................................2 Important Start-up Instructions..............................................................................................................3 Table of Contents.....................................................................................................................................
General Description The Sapphire® Plus is a multi-purpose platform that combines the capabilities of a high-intensity xenon arc lamp with specially-designed optics and a soft tissue laser. Broad spectrum visible light emissions are filtered to provide peak performance for initiating rapid polymerization of photoinitiated dental restoratives, for whitening, and as an adjunctive lesion detection device.
Basic System Contents Sapphire® Light Source Light Guide and Tip Curing Light Protective Glasses (2 pair) Operator’s Manual AC Power Cord Composite Test Rings (200 each) Quick Setup Instructions • Select a handpiece. • Insert the proximal end of the handpiece’s light guide into the front panel receptacle until it stops. • Connect the input end of the power cord to the power module on the rear of the system. • Plug the AC plug into an AC outlet.
1 5A 3 5B 2 5C 6 9 10 11 8 5 4 7 Controls and Functions 1. Sapphire Plus Light Source 2. Sapphire Plus Control Panel: Includes control wheel and select button, mode indicator, display windows, and start/stop button. 3. Sapphire Plus Display Windows: Digital display of the pre-set time, program mode, and light meter. 4. Fiber Optic Light Guide: Flexible optical device for delivery of light. Make sure the light guide is pushed all the way in until it stops. 5.
Control Panel START/STOP starts/stops lamp in CURE, BLEACH and SCOPE modes. UP/DOWN arrows on CONTROL WHEEL increase and decrease time and output. LEFT/RIGHT arrows on CONTROL WHEEL toggle between modes. SELECT accepts mode and setting.
Accessories Eyewear The protective eyewear provided with the Sapphire® Plus must be worn by the operator, assistants, and patient when the system is in use. Additional eyewear is available through DenMat® Holdings, LLC. See the back cover for ordering information. PROTECTIVE EYEWEAR REMOVABLE TIPS CAUTION: Protective glasses provided for use with the Sapphire Plus curing/ whitening attachment are not intended for use when the STM Diode Laser is used. See p.
Setup and Operation Instructions Compatibility of Existing Sapphire® and Sapphire Plus Lights and Devices The labeling on the curing handpiece and Sapphire light source will indicate whether these are different than the new Sapphire Plus. The curing handpiece and Sapphire Light source may be labeled Sapphire, Rembrandt® Sapphire, or Sapphire Supreme. The curing and lesion detection handpieces for the new Sapphire Plus light have been designed to work with existing Sapphire lights (reverse compatible).
Light Meter (Radiometer) Use the Sapphire Plus light meter to validate the power density (light intensity or mW/ cm2) output of the curing handpiece and lesion detection handpiece prior to each use. The light meter window is located below the system control panel.
Curing Mode (continued) To change from the C1 to the C2 timer, press the LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys on the CONTROL WHEEL. The display windows show “C2” in the MODE window and “05” in the SETTING window. The ACTIVATOR button on the curing handpiece will activate and deactivate the lamp. The TIMER SELECT button on the curing handpiece will alternate between the C1 and C2 timers. ATTENTION: DO NOT HOLD DOWN THE START/STOP OR ACTIVATOR BUTTON. PRESS AND RELEASE.
Bleach (Whitening) Mode After the system power is switched ON ( I ), use the RIGHT arrow key to advance to the BLEACH mode. Or, if in the CURE mode, disconnect the light guide to reset the system. use the RIGHT arrow key to advance to the BLEACH mode. BLEACH Power High Bleach 60 minutes The indicator light next to BLEACH on the control panel will turn on. The display windows will show “Pr Hi” (power high). use the DOWN arrow key to adjust power down in 5% increments.
Whitening Instructions LUMIBRITE™ Chairside Whitening System contains stabilized hydrogen peroxide for maximum whitening ability and fluoride for overall oral health, and a proven desensitizer for patient comfort. See the back cover for ordering information. Remove the LUMIBRITE Chairside whitening gel syringe from the refrigerator and allow it to come to room temperature for about 30 minutes before it is used. 1. Prophy teeth to remove calculus and extrinsic stains before beginning the whitening treatment.
13. Press the Start or pistol activator button to start the bleaching process. The number 60 (minutes) appears in the Program window and seconds begin to count down in the Seconds window. When the Sapphire light beeps, fifteen (15) minutes have elapsed. Check on the comfort of the patient. After the second beep, 30 minutes have elapsed. 14. Move the Sapphire whitening crystal away from the teeth. Leave the Paint-On Dental Dam in place and vacuum gel from the teeth.
STM (Soft Tissue Management) 3W Diode Laser Mode Settings NOTE: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THE SAPPHIRE® PLUS STM 3W DIODE LASER SYSTEM WITHOUT FIRST READING AND UNDERSTANDING ALL LASER SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. For complete information on using the Sapphire Plus STM 3W Diode Laser and performing STM 3W Diode Laser procedures, refer to the Sapphire Plus STM 3W Diode Laser Instructions for Use documentation.
STM 3W Diode Laser Mode (continued) STAND-BY, CW Mode 0.8W (default) output STAND-BY, P Mode 0.8W output Use the CW/P button to toggle between the CW (CONTINUOUS WAVE) AND PULSE modes. Laser in READY Mode @ 0.8W output Press the READY button in either mode to prepare the unit for Laser activation. A GREEN indicator will glow next to the button identifying the “READY” status.
STM 3W Diode Laser Mode (continued) The STM 3W Diode Laser unit may be deactivated at any time by pressing the Emergency “STOP” button on the STM 3W Diode Laser unit control panel. This action deactivates the unit function in any mode, at any power setting, and whether or not the Laser working power is active. To reset the unit for use, depress and hold down the “STOP” button for 5 seconds; this places the unit in STAND-BY Mode.
Service Minor problems can be quickly identified and resolved. These are usually related to the electrical power connection or light guide connection. All other malfunctions must be diagnosed and repaired by Den-Mat Holdings, LLC. Contact Den-Mat Holdings, LLC for technical support at 1-800-445-0345. WARNING: ORANGE SAFETY GLASSES MUST BE WORN DURING TESTING. Troubleshooting Problem The control panel and handpiece display does not light up. Buttons do not respond.
Lamp Replacement Instructions warning: only a qualified service technician may replace the system lamp. protective eyewear must be worn. never point the window of the lamp to unprotected tissue. Symptoms indicating need for replacement are: 1. Low intensity on system light meter. 2. Lamp fails while in use or does not turn on. To Remove the Old Lamp 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Turn unit off and unplug the power cord from its power source. Wait for the unit and the lamp to cool.
Fuse Replacement warning: only a qualified service technician may replace system fuses. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. If the Sapphire® Plus source fails to operate after power is applied, disconnect the power cord from AC wall outlet before checking the fuse(s). Switch the power switch to the OFF (O) position. Check for blown fuses by removing the fuse covers using a flat blade screw driver (medium size) or equivalent. Replace the blown fuse(s) with the same size and rating.
The Den-Mat® Holdings, LLC Sapphire STM 3W Diode Laser Specification STM Diode Laser Unit: Style: Laser Classification: Wavelength: Beam Divergence: Power Range: Hertz rate (Pulsed): Pulse Duration: Duty Cycle: Aiming Beam: Audible signal: Visual signal: Power Supply: Auxiliary Power: Plug-In accessory for Sapphire® Plus System Laser diode Class 4 laser device (per IEC 60825) 808 nm ±5 nm 9° ± 1° 100 mW to 3 W fixed 4 Hz fixed 0.
System Warranty When used under normal operating conditions as described in this manual, the Sapphire® Plus system (main system, light guide, and curing tip) is warranted to be free of defects in workmanship and materials for one (1) year from the date of original shipment, and the power supply and lamp module are warranted to be free of defects in workmanship and materials for three (3) years from the date of original shipment.
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