AP020 Dental Chair

Description

The AP-020 Dental Chair by Apple Dental is a “Zero Gravity” model designed for first-class patient comfort and high efficiency in a dental practice. It features a robust, floor-standing design with medical-grade materials and imported components.

Key Features and Components

Advanced Features and Technology

Here are additional features, derived from the chair’s components and category, which enhance its clinical performance:

Clinical System Technology

• European Standard Transformer: Ensures reliable and stable power management for all electrical components, meeting high-quality international standards.

• Dual-Spectrum LED Light: The White & yellow 8-bead sensor LED light provides two color temperatures, which are critical for color-matching procedures (white light) and curing light safety (yellow/low-blue-spectrum light), preventing premature composite curing.

• Sensor Control: The sensor LED light is touch-free, minimizing cross-contamination during procedures by allowing the dentist to turn the light on/off without physical contact.

• High-End Component Sourcing: The use of Taiwan A-class TiMotion motors, Canadian air & water tubes, and German bearings indicates a focus on component reliability and precise, long-lasting chair movement.

• ASA Medical Level Material: This material is 10 times harder than ABS plastics, providing superior durability and resistance to the harsh chemicals used in daily disinfection.

Workflow and Ergonomics

• “Zero Gravity” Positioning: While this is a model name, it implies the chair’s movement is designed to position the patient in a way that distributes body weight evenly, reducing pressure points and enhancing patient comfort during long procedures.

• Programmable Controls: The LCD touch control panel typically includes programmable memory positions (though not explicitly listed for AP-020, it is common on related models like the AP028), allowing the dentist to return the chair to preset treatment or rinse positions with a single touch, saving time.

• Flexible Handpiece Tubing: The patent flexible design of the handpiece tubing reduces the drag and strain on the operator’s wrist and arm, enhancing the ergonomics of instrument delivery.

Infection Control

• Automated Waterline Management: The one-step comprehensive disinfection system likely incorporates an automatic flush or chemical treatment cycle for the waterlines, a critical measure for preventing biofilm growth and ensuring patient safety.

• Filtration: The detachable silicone strong and weak suctions with filters ensure that debris is effectively captured, protecting the vacuum pump system and making biological waste disposal easier and safer.

Common Optional Integration

While not standard, dental chairs are often purchased with accessories that integrate directly into the delivery unit:

• Intraoral Camera: Integrated directly into the instrument holder, with the image output displayable on an adjacent monitor.

• Built-in Curing Light: A high-intensity LED light integrated into the instrument tray.

• Built-in Ultrasonic Scaler: An ultrasonic unit and tip integrated into one of the handpiece positions.

• Fiber Optic System: Provides illumination for the high-speed handpieces, improving visibility in the oral cavity.