The Dri-Angle is a unique replacement and a decided improvement on the cotton roll in the parotid area. Chosen by over 56,000 Practitioners in North America, the Dri-Angle covers the parotid or Stensen's duct and effectively restricts the flow of saliva.
Usage Techniques
Placement technique
The Dri-Angle has been contoured to fit the inside of the cheek. Choose the small or large size for the particular patient. Place the convex side against the cheek with the apex of the Dri-Angle as far back as possible. The apex should almost touch the retro-molar pad area.
Heavy salivators
Use a double thickness of Dri-Angles or use the silver coated Dri-Angle. The silver coating acts as a complete moisture barrier to ensure absolute dryness.
Important
If the Dri-Angle has not become saturated with saliva, wet is thoroughly with a squirt of water before removing it from the cheek. If the Dri-Angle is not thoroughly wet, it can stick to the cheek and pull away tissue.
Dri-Angle as tongue protector:
Dri-Angle can protect the tongue when preparing teeth in the lower bicuspid and molar area. Have the patient extend the tongue and place the tip of the tongue in the opposite buccal fold. Place a small Dri-Angle against the tongue where it will adhere slightly and give complete protection.
