SATELEC has always designed tips that respect the tooth's anatomy and vibrate in perfect harmony with the handpiece.
We don't deny that a brand X tip can be cheaper to buy than a genuine SATELEC tip but we would remind you that only genuine SATELEC tips have been designed specifically for use with our generators, and we strongly recommend them. Furthermore, brand X tips can be harder than tooth enamel, which could cause undesired wear, or even etching, of the tooth's surface. That's not all - you risk damaging the screw thread and electronics of your SATELEC handpiece. Last but certainly not least, even a slight physical or electronic incompatibility could cause a brand X tip to break ... with a risk of ingestion by the patient.
Understandably, SATELEC's liability - both legal and with regard to warranty of parts and accessories - cannot be engaged for damages that arise form the use of any other than genuine SATELEC accessories.
Glass Ionomer.
Ref. F02151
The end of the tip and most of the working length may be put in contact with the glass ionomer. The tip must not be moved once activated. The emission
of a characteristic sound by the tip is a sign that the material has hardened. Wet the tip
with bonding agent or varnish to prevent unhardened material from adhering to it.