SweFlex S.E. Tip Enhances Aerosol Evacuation
Flexible, preshaped, and single-use SweFlex S.E. Tip stays in place for better saliva and aerosol evacuation, and increased patient comfort
Dentists and other clinicians likely reach for dozens of instruments over the course of a day. For Dawn Fremont, RDH, BS, MSEd,
Westvale, NY, one of those instruments is Hager’s SweFlex S.E. Tip. Even though it's relatively small, Fremont believes it has had a big impact on her workfl ow. “I have been a dental hygienist now for 40 years,” Fremont said, “and I have found that the SweFlex S.E. Tip works well to keep the area dry, especially when using the Cavitron.”
Unique, Anatomical Design
SweFlex S.E. Tip is a single-use saliva ejector tip with a unique, anatomical design to keep the tongue in place. As a result of this anatomical design and shape, SweFlex S.E. Tip is more comfortable for patients and stays where it’s placed, an issue that tends to be problematic with other products that don’t have the same design as the SweFlex.
Contours to Patient's Mouth
“This unique shape contours well to the patient’s mouth,” Fremont commented. “I tuck it into the buccal mucosa and have the patient turn toward me, which works well. The shape of the SweFlex is much better because many straight saliva ejectors tend to slip out of the mouth or pinch the patient where they're placed. I don't experience any slipping or popping out of the mouth,” she said.
“Other products have tended to be rough on the tissue. I would recommend other hygienists try the SweFlex because it keeps the area very dry, and it keeps a tight control of saliva, and this makes visibility for scaling much easier.”
- Dawn Fremont, RDH, BS, MSed
Ease of Access
Fremont describes the visibility and ease of access to the oral cavity while the tip is in a patient’s mouth as “very good.” Additionally, due to its preshaped and flexible design, SweFlex S.E. Tip will comfortably fi t in the mouths of most patients.
Aerosol and Moisture Control
SweFlex S.E. Tip aids in meeting aerosol evacuation requirements whenever clinicians use ultrasonic handpieces. Fremont primarily uses the tip with adult and elderly patients when performing ultrasonic scaling. In addition, the tip is designed with a conical connection of 6–7 mm, which means there is no need for an adapter.
To aid in effective evacuation of saliva and debris, SweFlex S.E. Tip is designed with multiple holes.
“I like the positioning of the suction openings, because there is more than one hole and this totally controls moisture,” Fremont said.
Time Savings
SweFlex’s improved suction capabilities mean that hygienists can save valuable time because there is less chance that they have to stop procedures for suctioning. This also means less chair time for patients.
Patient Comfort
In addition to the overall effectiveness of the device, the SweFlex design can provide increased patient comfort. “Other products have tended to be rough on the tissue,” Fremont explained.
“I would recommend that other hygienists try the SweFlex S.E. Tip because it keeps the area very dry, and it keeps a tight control of saliva, and this makes visibility for scaling much easier,” she concluded.
