ದಂತ ಘಟಕವನ್ನು ಆಯ್ಕೆ ಮಾಡಲು ಕೆಲವು ಸಲಹೆಗಳು

As a dentist, your office must be fully equipped with every device and machine necessary to treat your patients effectively. 

Although there are a few items that might be useful but not vital for your practice, you won’t be able to treat patients without a dental unit.

The dental unit acts as the core element of the dentist’s office. Therefore, every dental procedure revolves around it. Moreover, not only is it the place where your patients sit, but also where your most basic instruments connect.

In this article, we’ll talk about the dental unit and its different elements.

What Is A Dental Unit?

The dental unit is the cornerstone of any dental practice. In many cases, it is referred to as the dental chair. However, the dental chair is just an element of the dental unit.

The dental unit is composed of multiple elements that are bound together in a single structure. Furthermore, each element has a specific and essential function.

These machines are fixed to the ground and powered by electricity. They have an internal mechanism that activates the hydraulic arm and lamp. The hydraulic arm is located under the dental chair, allowing the dentist to incline, recline, raise, and lower the chair.

Also, the dental unit can be connected to the office main’s water source or an external water supply, such as a water bottle or water distiller machine.

Additionally, the machine must be connected to the dental office’s air compressor. This way, it has a constant supply of pressurized air to power the handpiece and ultrasonic scaler.

Every dental unit model is designed to perform the same functions. However, their shape, size, and material drastically vary depending on the manufacturer. Furthermore, there are special dental units designed especially for kids.

The dental chair in these units tends to be smaller. They are also more colorful or depict cartoon characters. Therefore, making them more appealing to children.

Elements Of A Dental Unit

The dental unit has different elements that are vital for the dental practice, such as:

● Dental chair:

The dental is the main component of the dental unit. As the name suggests, it is the large chair where the patients sit.

ದಿ ದಂತ ಕುರ್ಚಿ can move in different positions. This allows you to place the patient in a position where you can work comfortably while maintaining good ergonomy. 

● Dental lamp:

The dental lamp usually hangs from a large standing pole at the side of the chair.

This lamp acts as the principal light source during any dental procedure. Furthermore, it has a series of arms and hinges that allow you to place it in the most favorable position.

● Dental suction unit:

ದಿ ಹಲ್ಲಿನ ಹೀರುವ ಘಟಕ is a fundamental element of the dental unit. Its main function is to suction saliva from the oral cavity. It also suctions the water sprayed from the handpiece and ultrasonic scaler. 

Therefore, it prevents the oral cavity from filling with liquids. It also prevents the patient from choking or feeling like they are drowning.

The dental suction unit is usually integrated into the dental unit. Nonetheless, some dental suction units work as separate and independent machines. Usually, these units have higher suction intensity.

● Dental delivery unit:

The dental delivery unit is the component where all the instruments are positioned and connected.

This unit possesses the hoses and connections for the handpieces. It is also where the three-way syringe is located.

ದಿ dental delivery unit usually has a small countertop to place the instruments while working. This unit is movable and can be placed anywhere to ensure the dentist’s comfort during each procedure.

● Dental turbine unit:

As the name suggests, this is where the turbine handpiece is connected.

ದಿ ದಂತ ಟರ್ಬೈನ್ ಘಟಕ has different holes where the water and pressurized air are expelled. These connections come in different models depending on the manufacturer. Nonetheless, you can replace them with a model that matches your dental turbine.

● ಕಾಲು ಪೆಡಲ್:

The foot pedal is the element that activates the handpiece. Pressing it down causes pressurized air and water to be released through the dental unit hoses.

When a handpiece is connected, the air activates the mechanism. Therefore, it makes the bur or polishing appliance placed on its head spin at high speed.

Additional Appliances For The Dental Unit

The dental experience can be enhanced through additional external appliances that are meant to be used with the dental unit, such as:

● Aerosol suction unit:

ದಿ aerosol suction unit is a specialized device that helps keep the dental office air clean and free of airborne bacteria.

Unfortunately, the pressurized water expelled by the handpiece and ultrasonic scaler generates aerosols. Since this water contacts the oral cavity before turning into an aerosol, it is loaded with bacteria. 

Furthermore, these aerosols can dampen the patient’s and the dentist’s faces and clothes.

Nonetheless, this can be prevented by using an aerosol suction unit. This machine has a large suction hood connected to a movable arm. This hood is placed on top of the working area. When turned on, it acts as a vacuum that suctions the aerosols before they are expelled into the air.

● Dental trolley cart:

The dental trolley cart is a simple device that allows you to organize and have every instrument at hand. These carts have trays to place all the instruments, materials, and equipment necessary during a dental procedure.

ದಿ ದಂತ ಟ್ರಾಲಿ ಕಾರ್ಟ್ can be positioned at a place where everything is at hand reach. Therefore, it improves the workflow since there is no need to stop and stand up to search for any instrument.

ಪೋರ್ಟಬಲ್ ಡೆಂಟಲ್ ಯುನಿಟ್

Occasionally, patients are homebound and can’t visit the dental office. In these cases, a ಪೋರ್ಟಬಲ್ ದಂತ ಘಟಕ is a perfect solution. 

These units are integrated with anything that the dentist needs to perform dental treatments. Nonetheless, they must be connected to a portable air compressor.

Portable dental units often can also be acquired with a portable dental chair.