To use a dental syringe for post-extraction care, particularly in lower extraction areas, follow these specific steps:
Preparing the Dental Syringe
- Fill the syringe: Use warm tap water to fill the dental syringe.
Using the Dental Syringe
- Position the syringe: Insert the curved tip of the syringe carefully into the extraction hole. Note that this method is for lower extraction areas only.
- Dispense the water: Slowly push the plunger to release the water into the extraction area.
- Quantity: Use at least one full syringe of water for each lower extraction site.
Summary
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1. Fill | Fill syringe with warm tap water |
| 2. Position | Insert curved tip into lower extraction hole |
| 3. Dispense | Slowly push the plunger to release water |
| 4. Quantity | Use at least one full syringe for each extraction site. |
By following these steps, you can effectively use a dental syringe to help keep the extraction site clean, aiding in the healing process.
