Dental Chair Details and Selection Guide

The dental chair, also known as the dental chair or the comprehensive dental treatment chair, is one of the most important equipment in the dental office. It is a chair specially designed for dental clinics or dental offices to provide comfortable sitting posture and convenient operation to support dentists in dental diagnosis and treatment. The following is a detailed description of the dental chair:

I. Importance

the dental chair plays a vital role in the dental office. It is the main device that supports the patient’s body during dental surgery. Patients spend 90% of their time in the dental chair. Therefore, the quality of the dental chair is very important in shaping the patient experience.

II. Functional Characteristics

1. height adjustment:
   1. dental chairs are usually equipped with a height adjustment function, so that dentists can adjust the height of the chair according to their own height and work needs to ensure the correct working posture.
   2. The patient can also adjust the height of the chair as needed to achieve a more comfortable sitting position.
2. Tilt adjustment:
   1. the chair can be tilted forward, backward, left and right to adjust the angle of the back of the chair to provide the best treatment posture and reduce the patient’s physical fatigue.
   2. Tilt adjustment is particularly important during treatment, especially when performing root canal therapy or other treatments that require supine lying.
3. Rotary adjustment:
   1. the dental chair can usually rotate 360 degrees, which is convenient for the dentist to observe the patient’s oral condition from different angles as needed during treatment.
4. Cushion and backrest adjustment:
   1. the seat cushion and backrest can usually be adjusted by manual or electric control to adapt to the body shape and sitting posture of different patients.
5. Head-up support and neck support:
   1. the dental chair is usually equipped with a head-up support to support the patient’s head, ensure that the neck is properly supported during treatment, and reduce patient discomfort.
6. Armrests and tripods:
   1. adjustable armrests and tripods provide better support and stability for the patient, help maintain a stable posture, and provide greater comfort during treatment.
7. Lighting and Auxiliary Equipment:
   1. some dental chairs are equipped with lighting systems that can project light to the teeth and oral areas to help dentists better observe and diagnose dental problems.
   2. Other dental equipment and instruments, such as oral cameras, dental surgical instruments, etc., can also be connected to improve the efficiency and quality of treatment.

III. Type Classification

according to different characteristics and functions, dental chairs can be divided into the following categories:

1. electric dental chair:
   1. driven by electricity, the height, tilt angle and position of the chair are automatically adjusted.
   2. It has good flexibility and adjustment performance, and can adapt to different dental treatment needs.
2. Hydraulic dental chair:
   1. the hydraulic system is used to adjust the height and tilt angle.
   2. Usually have lower cost and maintenance requirements, but the adjustment range and accuracy may be limited.
3. Pneumatic dental chair:
   1. the adjustment of height and tilt angle is realized by pneumatic system.
   2. Compared with the hydraulic system, the pneumatic dental chair has a higher adjustment range and better accuracy.
4. Multifunctional dental chair:
   1. in addition to the basic height and tilt angle adjustment functions, it also has a variety of other functions, such as rotation, horizontal movement, headrest adjustment, etc.
   2. Usually used for complex oral treatment, it can provide better work efficiency and comfort.
5. Foldable dental chair:
   1. designed as a foldable or adjustable dental chair for easy storage, transportation and use.
   2. Often used in mobile or temporary dental clinics.

Four, purchase recommendations

1. comfort:
   1. choose a dental chair with a comfortable cushion and backrest to ensure that the patient remains comfortable during the treatment.
   2. Consider the material of the chair and choose the material that is easy to clean and meets the hygiene requirements.
2. Adjustment function:
   1. ensure that the dental chair has adjustment functions such as height, tilt and rotation to adapt to the needs of different patients and treatment needs.
3. Stability and security:
   1. choose a dental chair with good stability and safety to ensure the safety of the patient during the treatment.
4. Brand and service:
   1. choose well-known brands and suppliers that provide quality services to ensure the quality of dental chairs and the reliability of after-sales service.

To sum up, the dental operation chair is an indispensable and important equipment in the dental clinic. When purchasing, we should fully consider the comfort and treatment needs of patients, as well as the adjustment function, stability and safety of the chair.