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1 o'clock position, tube hangs under the hand
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The third and fourth fingers and the pinky are resting on the lower jaw
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1 o'clock position, tube hangs under the hand
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Use the third finger to retract the left cheek to increase visibility
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Use the third finger to retract the left cheek to increase visibility
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Adjust the nozzle to the outermost length so that it is fully extended and check that the nozzle's opening is towards the scaler's tip
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Adjust the nozzle to the outermost length so that it is fully extended and check that the nozzle's opening is towards the scaler's tip
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11 o'clock position, have the patient turn the head towards the right for direct vision
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The third and fourth fingers and the pinky are resting on the chin
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11 o'clock position, tube hangs under the hand
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The tube hangs under the hand
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First place ErgoFinger®
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Then place the mirror
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Ergofinger® is behind the mirror
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Maxillary Right Lingual
There are four different techniques to work on the right lingual:
1. Work using direct vision from the 1 o'clock position. Have the patient turn the head towards the right. The third and fourth fingers and the pinky are resting on the lower jaw to support a relaxed and effortless posture.
2. Work using direct vision from the 1 o'clock position. Have the patient turn the head towards the right. Use the third finger to retract the left cheek to increase visibility.
3. Work using direct vision from the 11 o'clock position. Have the patient turn the head towards the right. The third and fourth fingers and the pinky are resting on the chin to support a relaxed and effortless posture.
4. Work using indirect vision from the 11 o'clock position. First, place the ErgoFinger®; secondly, add the mirror to the same hand.
Tip:
Rubbing a small amount of prophy paste into the mirror will keep it clean and enhance visibility!
