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What is dental unit?A dental unit is the necessary work tool of every dental professional. This dental unit consists of specific parts that include the dental unit, stool, lighting, hydric box, aspiration, cuspidor and other elements that we will explain below.

What to Look for in a Quality Dental Unit

There are specific questions you will need to ask yourself before you decide on a dental unit. dental units are huge investments and so, will require careful consideration. Brand name is usually the go-to deciding factor when choosing, however, you can also apply some of these questions to ensure that the dental unit you are interested in will be able to provide the level of reliability and safety you desire.

How stable is the Dental Unit?

Stability is an important factor in dental units. You need a chair that will be able to maintain its position throughout the procedure. You can check chair-mounted delivery systems as these offer more stability when compared to the wall-mounted or cabinet systems.

There is one way to check the stability of a chair-mounted dental unit; have a person lie down in a supine position. Elevate the chair to its maximum height and grab the light post and attempt to rock the dental unit. The patient lying down on the seat should not feel any swaying.

The baseplate should also maintain a flat position as it is a key part of the dental unit’s ability to provide stability. The large footprint should also be positioned so that it will not hinder stool casters. As for material, cast-iron frames are stronger while also having a sleeker profile. Cast-iron frames are also known to transfer less vibration throughout the whole unit.

What is the quality of the baseplate?

The baseplate of the dental unit will be the part that will get the most abuse. It will take the brunt of any cleaning chemical used so it is important that the baseplate is extremely resistant to such chemicals. It is also advisable to get a baseplate that does not have a painted finish. Painted baseplate is highly susceptible to scratches which will affect the overall aesthetic of your dental unit in the future.

Look for a baseplate that uses a permanent finish like epoxy and make sure the entire baseplate has finishing. This helps prevent the bottom from developing rust.

How is the dental unit’s movement?

Try the chair’s movement. How does it swivel around? Can it move up and down without any jarring movements? The dental unit should be able to provide smooth transition from one position to the next.

Make sure to inquire about the hydraulic cylinder as these will be one of the deciding factors in regards on how smooth the dental unit operates. The manufacturer should be able to give you the specs for the hydraulic system used.