The Bident Bipolar Intraoral Surgical System uses technology never before seen in Dentistry. The first thing you must master with this system is making a cut. The illustrations below will help you in understanding how a cut is made with a bipolar instrument and how to avoid getting “hung up” on tissue. You will find that this will become second nature to you in a matter of minutes. Unlike other techniques, you can (and should) work in an irrigated field. Furthermore, it is perfectly safe to come into direct contact with tooth structure, implants, C & B, and even bone. Practice on some raw meat before attempting a surgical procedure on a patient.

The first electrode to touch is always passive. Tilt instrument slightly until the second electrode touches.

The second electrode to touch is always the cutting electrode. Always draw the hand-piece AWAY from the passive side. The passive tip will then glide within the incision.

Cutting with electrodes parallel to each other can cause drag.

Pushing in direction of passive side can cause tip to “catch” on tissue.

The outer loop is always passive. The inner loop is the cutting loop. When the inner loop makes contact with tissue, draw the instrument towards base of the tip.