1. Is this dental chair only for bariatric patients?
2. Is the dental chair functional in all positions, for example when the patient is reclined back?
6. Does it need to be ground fixed?
7. What adjustments to my surgery/operatory are needed to accommodate this unit?
8. What about tools, spittoon, light etc?
9. How is the unit controlled?
11. What compliance does the dental chair have?
12. Can we use it for Bariatric wheelchair patients?
Although designed for large and clinically obese patients it can happily accommodate all standard patient groups and will easily accept children with our child booster seat. This means the Bariatric Dental Chair can be used for all patient categories - making this dental chair unique.
Back to topYes, the unit's safe working load is 1000lbs (454 kgs 71st) in all positions. As part of the manufacturing process it was tested to 2500lbs/1100kgs/170st
Back to topYes. And the safe working load applies here too.
Back to topYes. They retract fully, are height adjustable and are removable.
Back to topYes. It has a greater range of motion and is generally thicker and more comfortable than other chairs.
Back to topNo. The wide and long base plate has been very carefully designed to ensure complete patient stability without the need to ground fix.
Back to topThe dental chair should slot into the position occupied by a standard dental chair. Although the unit is about 6 - 8 inches wider than a standard dental chair this rarely presents a problem.
Back to topThe dental chair can either be used with the existing dental equipment of the dental chair you are removing or using a mobile/cart delivery system.
Back to topHand and foot controls are supplied. These feature a safety stop button that when pressed means the other buttons cannot be activated.
The safety stop button can only be de-activated by pressing it for 3 seconds.
Back to topIt needs preventative maintenance once a year.
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CE - Class 1 Medical Device
FDA 510K Rating
UL 60601 MET Labs
Meet all ADA compliance regulations for medical examinations
For both bariatric wheelchair users and all wheelchair users we recommend the diaco® dental chair. The diaco® dental chair is a fully mobile dental platform designed specifically for wheelchair patients and that allows the patient the same access to dental care
Used in over 14 countries the diaco® dental chair allows the patient remains in their own wheelchair at all times, eliminating manual handling and hoisting, whilst enabling the optimal angle for dental care treatment for both patient and clinical team.
Visit their website at www.diacodental.com for the USA or www.diaco.co.uk for the Rest of the World.
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