<h2>KaVo INTRA Head L80 Maintenance Guide: Keeping an FG Chuck Gripping True</h2>

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The KaVo INTRA head L80 spends its working life finishing, forming and pre-polishing, often with residue from composite and filling materials. Its FG chuck is what makes it special, so it is what your care routine should protect.

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Here is how to do that, using KaVo&#39;s official guidance.

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At a glance: KaVo lists INTRA heads as thermo-disinfectable and sterilizable up to 135&deg;C, with an optimised design for easy maintenance.

Protect the FG Chuck First

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Unlike latch-type heads, the L80 holds FG turbine burs with a 1.6 mm shank in a push-button chuck, according to KaVo. Keeping that chuck clean and lubricated is what keeps burs gripping true during occlusal finishing.

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<h2 style="text-align:justify">Run Through the L80 Care Routine</h2>

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			Occlusal finishing
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			Pre-polishing
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			Polishing residue on the head
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			Debris at the chuck
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			Sterilize at no more than 135&deg;C
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<h2 style="text-align:justify">Use KaVo Care Products</h2>

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Choose from KaVo Spray, CLEANspray and DRYspray for alcohol-free internal cleaning and drying, or the QUATTROcare PLUS, which KaVo says includes a collet program for reliable holding power.

Pro tip: Store FG burs for the L80 separately from contra-angle burs so the right type is always at hand.

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<h2 style="text-align:justify">Separate the Head From the Shank</h2>

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Use KaVo&#39;s quick-action safety retention collar to remove the L80 before cleaning. That way both the head and the shank get proper attention.

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FG burs not seating like they used to? Have Repair.Dental check your L80.

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<h2 style="text-align:justify">Store the L80 the Right Way</h2>

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Store it only after full reprocessing, sterile and clearly labeled as an FG head so it is not confused with latch-type heads.

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<h2 style="text-align:justify">Know the Green Flags</h2>

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	Good sign: FG bur seats firmly and releases cleanly
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	Good sign: Smooth, quiet running
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	Good sign: No visible residue at the chuck
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<h2 style="text-align:justify">Skip These Common Mistakes</h2>

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	Leaving polishing residue on the head.
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	Storing FG and contra-angle burs together.
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	Using descaling agents, which KaVo&#39;s care tips warn may corrode.
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	Sterilizing above 135&deg;C.
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<h2 style="text-align:justify">Find Answers to L80 Care Questions</h2>

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Can the L80 be thermo-disinfected?

Yes. KaVo lists INTRA heads as heat-disinfectable.

What is the sterilization limit?

135&deg;C.

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<h2 style="text-align:justify">Related Readings from RepairGuru :</h2>

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Care for the KaVo INTRA head L80 FG head: cleaning after finishing and polishing, chuck care, KaVo lubrication and sterilization

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