CATEGORY 84 AUSTRALASIAN DENTIST FEATURE – CHAIRS, SERVICING & SPARE PARTS A-dec’s flagship model, the A-dec 500 has quickly become a favourite among dental practitioners in the premium end of the dental chair market. And for good reason! A-dec Product Marketing Manager, Shal Hafiz, says owners of the A-dec 500 can expect A-dec’s legendary hassle-free dependability and unparalleled support from authorised A-dec dealers around the country. He said the latest model A-dec 500 delivers even higher levels of quality, reliability and ergonomics – aimed at making dental practices more productive and sustainable. It also offers a future upgrade path with up to six positions for handpieces and ancillary instruments accommodated by the expanded delivery system. But for many, it is the peace of mind, ease of use and simplicity of maintenance that sets A-dec apart from other chair brands. A legend redefined The new model A-dec 500 has been described as ‘the legend redefined’ and builds on the key strong points of the original A-dec 500, such as superior ergonomics, including outstanding patient comfort, optimal access, and a choice of flexible delivery systems, with some truly breakthrough new features. Mr Hafiz said the A-dec 500 really encapsulates all that is great about A-dec in a premium offering. “No other chair answers the question: ‘Why A-dec?’ like the A-dec 500. “We’ve taken an excellent platform and made it evenbetter.That is the result ofmore than a decade of product development and research where every single aspect of the chair was tested, refined, and improved, with the input of dentists all over the world.” The result is a superlative chair that excels in the key areas of: u Quality and reliability u Ergonomics and access u Sales backup and support. Ergonomics and access Mr Hafiz said the A-dec 500 is great for dentists and great for patients. “The thin and flexible backrest and wide range of height adjustment, eliminates unnecessary twisting, stretching and straining, making access to the oral cavity easy for operators of all sizes. “A well-equipped, sturdy and comfortable platform really gets to the A-dec 500 favourite among Australian dentists heart of being able to provide superior care to your patients and looking after the whole dental team. “All dentists like to look after their patients. If you are performing long procedures, there is simply no other chair in the market you want your patients on,” Mr Hafiz said. “Patient comfort is a hallmark of the A-dec 500 thanks to its unique orthopaedically pressure-mapped upholstery which has been further improved, along with an increase in its already classleading load rating. “When a patient shuffles in most other chairs, the whole chair and the light will move. But when a patient is entering or exiting the chair or shifting position on the new A-dec 500 it doesn’t shake and just feels ‘planted’ because it is on a more solid and stable platform,” Mr Hafiz said. “It’s also more comfortable in the backrest and the new load bearing armrests give patients something to hold on to during recline, or getting out of the chair, and makes them feel more secure and comfortable during procedures. The armrests can be quietly folded out of the way for greater access when required. “Most of the time when I ask dentists how their new A-dec 500 chair is going, they just say that they and their patients love it!” All new delivery system Centrepiece of the new A-dec 500 is its slick new ‘Positive Positioning’ delivery system in which the delivery system glides easily into position and the instruments and controls falls intuitively to hand thanks to the easy-to-use Deluxe Plus touchpad. A touch-activated capacitive switch built into the central grab handle – together with a secure new braking system, automatically unlocks the delivery system for ease of positioning. And when released the control head stays securely in place, without drifting. The all-new delivery head has a smaller overall footprint than the one it replaces, but now has room for six builtin instruments to accommodate high and low speed handpieces, electric motors, ultrasonic scalers, intraoral camera, Triplex syringe and future devices. A clip-in tray system provides ample room for trays and consumables. New Continental and traditional options Two delivery system options are available: the traditional delivery system and an entirely new ‘Continental’ delivery head that allows the dentist to keep their eyes focused on the oral cavity while easily picking up or replacing an instrument. The continental whip arms are designed so there is no pulling or straining and the weight of the handpiece is perfectly supported by the whip arm when in use. The new chair comes with the option of A-dec 500 LED operatory light that features a touchless sensor for on/off light activation that minimises touchpoints and simplifies asepsis. (The new touchless A-dec 500 LED light upgrade can be retrofitted to most A-dec chairs, replacing earlier LED or halogen lighting systems). u The new A-dec 500 is available from A-dec dealers around Australia. Visit: a-dec.com
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