Handpiece safety checks Flashcards
1
Q
what is the first hand piece safety check
A
check that the end cap is on and it cannot be unscrewed
if it does then this means the bur could fall out
2
Q
what is the second hand piece safety check
A
place the bur into the handpiece and check that it does not come out
3
Q
what is the third hand piece safety check
A
attach the handpiece head and ensure that it does not come off
4
Q
what is the fourth hand piece safety check
A
check that the bur rolls smoothly on your finger and that it does not wobble
5
Q
what can be seen if a bur wobbles and you spin it
A
the top appears blurry
6
Q
what is the final step in the hand piece safety check
A
press on the pedal for 5 seconds
look for a continuous high pitch sound
