ParaPost Taper Lux
®
ParaPost Taper Lux Drills can be used either manually with
the Universal Hand Driver or with a slow-speed contra-angle
(750 RPM - 1,000 RPM). When a contraangle is used, the
drill must be kept in continuous clockwise rotation until
it has been completely removed from the tooth. This will
minimize the risk of the drill seizing in the post space.
Remove all weakened or unsupported tooth structure.
Remove any tooth debris from canal by irrigating post space
with water spray.
5. Sequentially step up to the next larger ParaPost Taper Lux
Drill until the preplanned diameter and depth are achieved
(Fig. 02).
6. Use a cylindrical diamond or carbide bur to prepare an
anti-rotational box (Fig. 03).
7. Select the ParaPost Taper Lux Post that corresponds to the
last drill used in the preparation of the post space. Remove
colored band from post head. Insert post into post space
(Fig. 04). Carefully check for occlusal clearance. Remove
post; shorten as necessary from occlusal end with a Carbo-
rundum separating disk (Fig. 05). Wear full face safety mask
when shortening post. (Wet the post with water before
cutting and rotate the post when cutting to ensure an even
cut through each fiber.)
8. After try-in and before cementing, gently clean post with
an alcohol wipe.
9. (Optional) Brush silane onto the post and allow to dry.
10. Condition the canal and/or apply primer/adhesive as per ce-
ment manufacturer's instructions (we recommend ParaCem
Universal DC Cement).
11. Use the cement components according to manufacturer's
instructions and apply to post surface. Use a Lentulo Spiral
to coat the walls of the post space with cement, if setting
time of cement will allow (Fig. 06).
12. Seat post immediately, slowly inserting the post to full depth,
allowing excess cement to vent (Fig. 07). Apply pressure for
about 60 seconds.
13. In the event light-curing is required, wipe away any excess
cement before activating the light and follow manufacturer's
instructions. Place curing light probe directly over the
post, applying gentle pressure with the curing light tip.
"Lightcure" for a minimum of 60 seconds (depending on
volume and depth). If you are using an LED light, make sure
your light-cured cement contains the Camphorquinone (CQ)
Photoinitiator. If you have any questions, contact the cement
manufacturer.
14. Complete the core and fabricate the final restoration
(Fig. 08).
Instructions for Use
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