Acteon® Excavus EX1 Cavity Prep Tip

Acteon NEWTRON Excavus EX1 Cavity prep tip is used for minimally invasive restoration. The distinctive geometry of the tip - diamond-coated ball tip 76μm - guarantees its efficiency in even the most difficult operating situations, while preserving the integrity of adjacent teeth and healthy structures for improved patient comfort. The diamond used for coating the tip features extremely regular particles with excellent impact resistance. This mini-tip is therefore ideal for treatments involving minimally invasive tissue removal.

Indications for Use

• Preparation of the occlusal surface and cervical margins.
• Removal of hyper-mineralised dental structure.

For use with Acteon NEWTRON Ultrasonic Generators.

Excavus EX1 Cavity prep Tip [Ball diamond tip], 76μm (Item Number: 828025): 1 ea.

Q: How do I change (or place) the tip?

A: The tip threads onto the end of the autoclavable handpiece (AHP). The tip-enclosing wrench provided prevents you from having to touch the actual tip. You orient the slot in the wrench around the base of the tip, press the wrench into place, and turn the tip counter-clockwise to loosen the tip. The tip should always either be applied on the AHP or inside the wrench. First, hand tighten a tip to the handpiece. Then align the hole of the wrench to the flat sides of the tip and press down. The wrench will lock into place. Now unscrew the wrench and the tip remains inside, helping prevent the loss of tips or injuring hands and fingers. Hand tightening only needs to be done the first time using the device or acquiring new tips and wrenches. The tip should remain in the wrench unless it’s in use. The torque wrenches have a special design that will prevent over-tightening of the tip on the AHP. When the tip is tight on the AHP, continue to force the wrench in a clockwise motion until you hear an audible “click”. You will then know the tip is sufficiently tight on the AHP. DO NOT DO THIS WITH THE FLAT COLOUR-CODED WRENCHES.

Q: Can I sharpen these tips?

A: No. These tips are not to be altered in any way. Sharpening these tips will negatively affect the tip’s ability to vibrate properly.

Q: How long do the tips last?

A: Most users experience at least 6 – 9 months of use prior to having to replace a tip due to its wear. ACTEON offers the widest variety of NEWTRON tip designs and manufactures the thinnest perio tips on the market. ACTEON was the first company to develop tips with an internal coolant spray, diamond coated tips and pure titanium tips for implant maintenance. ACTEON manufactures NEWTRON tips for all applications including:

• periodontics
• subgingival scaling
• root planing
• implant maintenance
• biofilm disruption
• cavity preparation
• margin preparation
• condensing of composites
• endodontic retreatment
• post and crown removal
• apical surgery

View the Acteon Tips User Manual.

View the Acteon Tips Ultrasonic dentistry compendium.

Recommended Torque Wrenches: Acteon Torque Wrenches