The combination of all the following products will provide an excellent evacuation system for ultrasonic scaling. The initial investment is relatively low and the per use disposable cost is only 14 cents!
Products with purchase links:
Kona Block ($24): eBay
Kona Block Tube Set ($19): eBay
Kona Tube Kit ($49): eBay
Autoclavable Suction Mirror ($36): Pearson Dental or eBay
SE/HVE Adapter ($14): Practicon
Total Comfort Saliva Ejectors (7 cents): Practicon
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Both the suction mirror and Kona Block Tube Set fit into the same location (SE/HVE adapter attached to the Kona Tube Kit)
Approximate location to scale the lower left and upper left molars and pre-molars on the lingual side.
This position gives you a great view of the distal surfaces of upper molars while scaling.
This position gives you a view of the buccal surfaces. This move takes a little practice.
Approximate location for scaling lingual side of upper right and lower right molars and pre-molars
Another distal view of the last upper molar (upper right)
Suction mirror shown in photo, but using a standard mirror is recommended to have more working room. With the Kona Block in place, there is no need to lean the patient either way for better suction. You can scale both anterior sextants without stopping! Lower sextant shown in photo.
Suction mirror shown in photo, but using a standard mirror is recommended to have more working room. Upper sextant shown in photo.
Attaching the suction mirror to the Kona Tube Kit gives you two significant benefits: 1. A light and flexible tubing that is easy to deal with. 2. Strong HVE suction at the mirror.
The suction mirror easily inserts into the SE/HVE adapter
This is the whole package put together. Kona Tube Kit, SE/HVE adapter, Kona Block Tube Set, Kona Block and two Total Comfort saliva ejectors.
Two Total Comfort saliva ejectors inserted into the Kona Block and curved to hang on the side of the patient’s face. These saliva ejectors perform MUCH better than standard saliva ejectors and are only 2 cents more.
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