Choosing the right dental chair is not only about comfort, but also a long-term investment in clinic efficiency and patient satisfaction. However, 68% of first-time buyers regret their purchase due to preventable mistakes. Don’t be one of those statistics! Here are the **7 most expensive mistakes** to avoid:
Mistake #1: Prioritizing Price Over Durability
Mistake #1: Prioritizing Price Over DurabilityCheap dental chairs with thin cushions or weak motor systems will break down within 2-3 years. Repair costs are high.
*Solution:* Look for dental chairs that are ISO 13485 certified. The price needs to be moderate, don’t blindly buy the cheapest dental chair.
CENTURY DENTAL‘s dental chairs use motors from Denmark’s LINAK and Taiwan’s TIMOTION. The chair frame structure is the same design as KAVO.
Mistake #2: Ignoring Ergonomics
43% of dentists experience chronic back pain due to improper lumbar pillow angle or improper armrest fixation (ADA study).
*Fix:* Test a chair with adjustable lumbar support and 360° rotation. If possible, experience the reclining feeling of dental and doctor chairs.
CENTURY DENTAL offers a variety of ergonomic doctor chairs. Dentists can personalize the choice based on their own usage habits.
Mistake #3: Ignoring Infection Control
Non-porous surfaces are non-negotiable. Even a gap can harbor pathogens. *Key Features:* Seamless cushioning and antimicrobial coating.
Mistake #4: Ignoring the expandability of dental chairs
Does your dental chair have a reserved power port for intraoral cameras? Does your dental chair have a valve body with a reserved position for the installation of dental scalers?
*Smart Choice:* Ask the dental chair manufacturer whether expansion ports are standard.
CENTURY DENTAL’s dental chairs include a variety of expansion ports, so dentists can add external devices such as scalers and intraoral cameras later according to their own needs.
Mistake #5: Underestimating the weight capacity
Standard chairs (≤ 300 pounds) are at risk for injury to bariatric patients. *Pro Tip:* Hybrid clinics should choose models with a weight capacity of more than 400 pounds.
Mistake #6: Ignoring the needs of assistants
A 2023 survey found that 62% of dental hygienists are troubled by improper placement of instrument trays. *Must-have:* Adjustable delivery system with 20 inches (about 50 cm) of reach.
Mistake #7: Self-installation
Improper dental chair installation can increase maintenance costs by 200%. *Save Money:* Be sure to hire a technician who is certified by the manufacturer.
