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Learning
to use the Lyre-Jet Ū
 Once careful
scaling as described above has been completed, patients can be made
aware of what interproximal spaces are and trained to have perfect
dental hygiene using the Lyre-JetŪ system. The use of pictures and
active participation will help hold the patient's attention.
Point 1 : A toothbrush cannot clean between the teeth
Explanation : "Your teeth are like your fingers. Your toothbrush
cleans the inside, the outside and the surface but not between the
teeth. This is where most of the dental plaque responsible for 80%
of decay, tartar and gum problems is found. Not cleaning between
your teeth is the same as never washing between your fingers when
you wash your hands".
| Movements
: Patients hold one hand with the fingers first closed,
then open |
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Point 2 : Representing an interproximal space
Explanation : "Hold your fingers like this (A) and then like that
(B). Your fingers represent an interproximal space with two teeth
touching one another, the interproximal space and the gum between
the teeth."
| Movements
: Get patients to hold their fingers in this position
A B |
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Point 3 : Using dental floss
Explanation : "To get the dental floss past the point of contact,
work the floss using a horizontal movement as though you were sawing
wood. Then scrape each tooth twice vertically, moving from the gum
to point of contact. Remove the dental floss using the same horizontal
movement as before."
| Movements
: The dentist moves a piece of dental floss between the
patient's fingers |
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Point 4 : The Lyre-JetŪ system in the mouth
Explanation : "The Lyre-JetŪ fork should be held in both hands as
near as possible to the floss, never by the handle. Insert the floss
horizontally and then move it vertically. The Lyre-JetŪ floss breaks
down the plaque while the two jets rinse. In less than one minute
all the plaque in the interproximal spaces of the mouth is eliminated."
Movements : Show the patient how to fit the floss into the
fork, then give the patient a mirror. Show in the mouth how the
floss passes between teeth, stressing how easily it goes between
any teeth, even where they overlap. Patients get the hang of using
the Lyre-JetŪ once they have used it a few times. It's like learning
to ride a bike or use a computer - the more you do it, the easier
it gets."
Point 5 : Connecting the system to the pump and switching
on.
Explanation : "The button on the fork is used to cut the water-jets
while the pump is working. To avoid squirting water everywhere,
press the water OFF button before switching on. Keep your finger
on the button until the fork is in your mouth. Lean over the wash-basin
and use the Lyre-JetŪ with your mouth open so that the water-flow
is continuous. Let the jets keep working while you work the floss
between your teeth. You don't need to think about rinsing as this
happens automatically. The whole operation is very quick and effective."
Movements : Connect the head to the handle. Fill the tank
with water. Holding the Lyre-JetŪ head in the wash-basin, switch
on the system and demonstrate how the two jets work and the use
of the water OFF button on the handle. (Ideally the dentist should
have a Lyre-JetŪ system installed next to the wash-basin).
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