Explanation Of Symbols Used - parkell DIGITEST 3 Instrucciones De Uso

greater stimulus than dentin or cementum, because of the higher percentage of non-conductive mineral,
and the lower percentage of water. Similar cross-arch teeth will have similar thresholds to stimulus.
• The stimulus threshold may also be affected by such factors as the age, gender, previous pain history
of the patient, pulp chamber size, trauma, pathology and use of prescription and non-prescription
medications, or illicit drug use.
• The Parkell Digitest 3 is to be used in conjunction other diagnostic tests such as x-rays, temperature
tests, percussion, etc. in order to confirm tooth pulp vitality.
TROUBLESHOOTING THE DIGITEST 3 PULP TESTER
■ Display does not light when button is depressed.
• Battery weak or dead – needs replacement.
• Unit damaged – needs service.
• Ground wire not in use.
■ Tooth Probe loose or rotating in Power Unit.
• Tooth Probe base too loose—adjust base with screwdriver (See Figure 2).
■ Vitality test showing no response at "64" reading, while control tooth is normal.
• Tooth is non-vital.
• Tooth Probe not adequately contacting tooth – apply toothpaste to probe and reapply to tooth.
• Ground Clip Wire Assembly not connected to Power Unit.
• Patient not holding "Ground Clip" tightly, or without toothpaste on it.
■ Vitality test showing immediate response at very low reading.
• Tooth is hyperemic – recommend endodontic treatment.
• If problem persists with all teeth tested, unit needs service.

EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS USED

Professional use only
Serial number
Sterilizable in a steam sterilizer (autoclave)
at the temperature specified
Non-sterile
Temperature limit
Do not use if package is damaged.
This symbol is on packaging.
Follow instructions for use
Keep dry
Do not dispose this product into the ordinary
municipal waste or garbage system
Package contents
Catalogue / stock number
Manufacturer
Pulp Tester
Autoclavable Probe(s)
Wire Assembly
Ground Clip
9V Battery
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