Many dental professionals know they should be shocking their waterlines regularly, but the process can seem intimidating if you’ve never done it before.
Fortunately, shocking with Citrisil™ Shock is straightforward when performed according to the instructions for use.
If you’re participating in Shocktober or simply looking to strengthen your routine maintenance program, follow the steps below.
Before You Begin
Before performing any shock treatment, it’s recommended that practices routinely test their water quality as part of an overall waterline management program.
Testing provides a baseline and helps verify that your procedures are achieving the desired results over time.
Once you’re ready to proceed, learn how to shock dental waterlines by following the Citrisil™ Shock instructions below.
Step-by-Step: How to Shock Dental Waterlines Using Citrisil™ Shock
Step 1: Empty Water from the Bottle
Remove all water from the self-contained bottle before beginning treatment.
Step 2: Add the Shock Tablet
Drop one Citrisil™ Shock tablet directly into the bottle.
Do not touch the tablet with unprotected skin.
Step 3: Add Water
Add 177 mL (6 fl. oz.) of water to the bottle.
Step 4: Allow the Tablet to Dissolve
Wait at least 60 seconds for the tablet to fully dissolve.
Step 5: Swirl the Solution
Swirl the bottle to clean and treat the inside surfaces of the bottle.
Step 6: Run Solution Through All Waterlines
Connect the bottle to the dental unit and run all waterlines until the orange color appears.
Step 7: Leave Overnight
Allow the solution to remain in all waterlines overnight.
Step 8: Empty the Remaining Solution
The following day, empty any remaining shock solution from the bottle.
Step 9: Flush and Return to Maintenance
Purge the system until the orange color dissipates, then resume treatment with Sterisil’s maintenance product or another EPA-registered antimicrobial designed for dental unit waterlines.
Keep Shocking Simple
Shocking your waterlines doesn’t have to be complicated. By following the instructions for use and incorporating monthly shocking into your routine, you can make Shocktober the start of a more consistent waterline maintenance program.
Frequently Asked Questions
The orange indicator provides a visual confirmation that the shock solution has reached the waterlines during treatment. This simple feature helps users verify that the solution has circulated throughout the system.
No. Citrisil™ Shock is compatible with the Sterisil® Straw, so there is no need to remove the straw or install a dummy straw during treatment.
Citrisil™ Shock is designed to be used monthly as part of a comprehensive waterline management protocol.
After flushing the system and returning to your maintenance protocol, you can resume normal operation according to the IFU and your office procedures.
