Portable dental chair is the right option when the dentist and his staff need more to leave the confines of a fixed operatory. With portable dental chair, they are also able to travel to urban and rural areas. Indeed, the goal of portable dental chair is to provide more than just emergency treatment, with the type and quality of care partly dependent on the capabilities of transportable equipment.
The portable dental chair should be durable, stable, light, easily foldable, and adjustable in seat height and chair back tilt. The portable dental chair should also have a carrying case. Program directors should check the chair’s seat height to make sure it can be adjusted to a level that allows staff to work comfortably.
It may be necessary to purchase a heavier chair to obtain one that is ergonomically appropriate. The portable dental chair should also allow operators to work from either side, depending upon whether the individual is left- or right-handed. Adjustable headrests can also be helpful.
The design criteria established for the portable dental chair are based on the concept of miniaturization. The components are commercially available and, with a few modifications, all assemblies can be attached to the dental chair.
One problem encountered with portable dental chair is the number of containers needed for large modular components and chair. The total system is packaged into one durable weatherproof container weighing 150 Ib. Two men can easily carry the container over short distances or it can be transported in a small motorized vehicle, or in a trailer drawn by an animal.
Because of its compact size, a portable dental chair can be set up in a limited space and its design features permit use even when based on soft ground. If electricity and compressed air are not available, they can be supplied by a small generator and a compact quiet air compressor.
A portable dental chair is also easy to clean and maintain, being of simple design and composed of durable, corrosion-resistant materials. Repairs require a few common tools and, because of compactness and lightweight, assembled modules or subsystems can be containerized for shipment if replacements are required.
The I-Tec Trailblazer dental chair is an ultra-portable dental chair, each with an attachable utility tray and an adjustable back. The basic chair weighs only 14 pounds, the seat back reclines to allow the dentist to comfortably work on the patient’s upper teeth, and the chair arms adjust the patient’s reclining angle.
The chair of this portable dental chair has a mold-resistant plastic mesh backing, and the seat and foot surface are made of long lasting, washable high density polyethylene. The chair adjusts to fit children and adults, and the optional folding stool allows sit-down dentistry.
This portable dental chair is also compact and sturdy. All the Trailblazer models, including TB-100 and TB-200, can fold flat for storage or transport. Folded, they measure 27″ x 24″ x 5″. Indeed, these models were built for use in rugged conditions, so you can recline without feeling unstable.
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