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Triodent V3 System Cleaning and Maintenance Recommendations

 V3 Rings

Remove bonding agents

If your V3 Ring has been heavily contaminated with bonding agent, soak it in alcohol for a few minutes to soften the bonding agents. You will now be able to scrape it off. A light smear of petroleum jelly before use will help prevent contamination.

 Cleaning

Remove all visible debris - clean thoroughly after use and prior to sterilization. Manual cleaning can be done with soap or detergent and water, and a nylon brush. If using an automated cleaning method such as a washer-disinfector or ultrasonic bath, follow the manufacturer’s instructions

 Sterilization

Only steam autoclave your V3 Ring.

Steam autoclave for one cycle at 132 - 134˚C (269.6 - 273˚F) and 2.10bar (210kPa or 30.46lbs/in²) for 4 minutes, following the autoclave manufacturer’s instructions. Never exceed temperatures of 137˚C (278.6˚F).

Avoid leaving the V3 Ring in an autoclave overnight or for long periods as this may cause staining from the autoclave itself.

DO NOT use chemical sterilization techniques. Chemi-claving chemicals such as amines (or other strong sterilization chemicals that contain amines) attack plastics. Ultrasonic cleaning fluids may also stain and damage the V3 Ring.

 Maintenance:  Retensioning your V3 Ring

Triodent Forceps have built in grooves for resetting V3 Rings. Place the V3 Ring between the groves/notches on the forceps’ handles and squeeze together.

General use notes:

• Open the ring only as far as needed to place it over the tooth. Avoid over-stretching the ring.
• Do not leave the ring open in the forceps for long periods of time. This will help the ring retain its shape and tension longer.

Forceps & Pin-Tweezers

Cleaning
Remove all visible debris - clean thoroughly after use and prior to sterilization. Manual cleaning can be done with soap or detergent and water, and a nylon brush. If using an automated cleaning method such as a washer-disinfector or ultrasonic bath, follow the manufacturer’s instructions

Sterilization

Steam autoclave for one cycle at 132 - 134˚C (269.6 - 273˚F) and 2.10bar (210kPa or 30.46lbs/in²) for 4 minutes, following the autoclave manufacturer’s instructions. Never exceed temperatures of 137˚C or 278.6˚F.

Maintenance
Forceps should be allowed to dry thoroughly in an open position after automatic and manual cleaning procedures. Care should be taken to keep hinges well lubricated. Only use lubricants specifically formulated for dental and surgical instruments and follow the manufacturer’s instructions.