Video - Introduction
Traditional Infiltration
Technique
The STA drive unit and the STA Wand™ handpiece are ideally suited for the
administration of traditional injections. A Maxillary Mucobuccal Fold infiltration is initiated with the ControlFlo™ rate - first position on the
foot control. The needle is advanced slowly until it reaches the intended
target site. Aspiration is initiated if required (release foot control
pressure) and, if negative, the RapidFlo™
rate (second foot control position) can be initiated. A Posterior
Superior Alveolar Block injection (PSA) can be performed in a similar
manner. Palatal infiltration can also be
performed consistently and comfortably with the STA System. However, it is critical that the slow flow
rate be used exclusively. Never use the fast flow rate for palatal
injections.
Review
of Traditional Maxillary Mucobuccal Fold Infiltration Technique:
1. Perform
an aspiration pre-test (as described in the instructions).
2. Initiate
the ControlFlo™ (first foot control
position) flow rate.
3. Slight needle rotation at the moment of
mucosa puncture facilitates penetration of the surface tissue.
4. Penetrate mucosa with a slow, gentle
advancement of the needle to create an “anesthetic pathway”.
5. When the needle reaches the target
site, aspiration can be initiated if required (release foot control).
6. Aspiration
is repeated until negative aspiration is observed.
7. When aspiration is negative, initiate
the RapidFlo™ (second foot control position)
flow rate.
8. Monitor
the LED panel to determine the volume of anesthetic delivered.
9. When the cartridge is emptied (audio
and visual signal), reload, purge and continue as required.