The Perio Tip for the iM3 42-12 Ultrasonic Scaler comes with the Perio Tip and attached Ferrite Rod.
Wearing of the tip is insidious in nature and difficult to appreciate. Use the 42-12 Ultrasonic Scaler Tip Wear Guide to check whether your ultrasonic tip needs to be replaced.
- Tip wear will significantly reduce scaler performance as it will alter the ultrasonic frequency.
- The ferrite rod must be tight - a loose or broken rod will cause poor or no vibration.
- A correctly functioning tip used on a power setting of 3-4 lights will produce a coolant mist around the tip.
- Tip wear of 1-2mm is sufficient to cause a failure of misting of water and ineffective scaling.