ROUTINE MAINTENANCE TIPS

ARTEX REGISTRATION & ARTICULATION SYSTEM
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE TIPS

Rotofix Facebow:

• DO routinely lubricate all joint-sections of the universal joint with silicone spray after sterilizing to prevent rusting or locking of the joints.

• DO remove red plastic nasion-piece before sterilizing to prevent melting.

• DO NOT put main portion of facebow, where joint attaches, into a sterilizer. Earballs can be removed to be sterilized.

• DO use rubber cots over earballs for cleanliness and patient comfort.

Plinth Mold:

• DO spray mold with silicone spray prior to pouring in stone to make plate removal easier.
  (make sure all three retention areas are completely clear of stone and other contaminants)

• DO NOT clean plinth mold with water unless it is dried well.

Articulators:

• DO remove magnets from Splitex plates prior to cleaning articulator to prevent contact with hot water. Hot water will cause strength of magnet to become weaker.

• DO ensure that the housing for the magnet is completely dry and free of any moisture prior to replacing magnet (residual water can cause rust).

• DO NOT let magnet come in contact with other heat sources (flame), which will reduce the strength of any magnet.

• DO occasionally clean and lubricate the condyle ball/ axis junction on non-arcon articulators to ensure continued freedom of movement. Use silicone spray as lubricant.

• DO mount casts into an Artex Mounting Unit to minimize water/plaster contact with your precision adjustable instruments.

• DO store precision articulators in an Artex Carrying Case.

• DO coat retention screws with petroleum jelly prior to using them to make plaster removal easier.
  

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