All of the following are true about the adaptation of working ends of ultrasonic instruments except:

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Moderate pressure is not used. In fact, no pressure is really used because the objective of adaptation is to touch the deposit with the correct angle and part of the working end. Light pressure could be used to describe the process but never moderate or light pressure. Pressure is not modulated as it is in hand instrumentation because of the mechanical movement of the working end with ultrasonic technologies. This is the most effective part of the working end to adapt to accomplish deposit removal. Only certain surfaces are appropriate. Both the lateral surfaces of the insert or tip are adapted. In the magnetostrictive unit, the back of the insert working end is also safely adapted. Activation should not occur before correct adaptation is achieved.

All of the Following Are True About the Adaptation of Working