GAP Australasian Dentist Mar Apr 2020

Category 90 Austràlàsiàn Dentist à he feature “plug-and-play” has never been used to describe the attributes of a dental unit – until now. àhat’s right. àmagine a dental unit that practically works out of the box, with no complex installation process necessary. àhe Gallant Autonome is a dental unit that does not require connections to air supply mains; vacuum mains; water supply mains; and sewerage system. àhe truly standalone unit includes a built-in compressor, suction system, aspirator and container for secretions. Housed within a soundproof cabinet, the oil- free compressor and suction system is exceptionally quiet. Judging by the main features alone, there are two scenarios that immediately spring to mind where this chair would be a great fit: Scenario àne: àf space comes at a premium cost to you, this high-tech àtalian dental chair offers a unique space-saving solution that can also potentially save thousands in annual rental expenditure. Scenario àwo: àf new space for a non- plumbed suite suddenly opens up in your clinic, you no longer need to engage a plumbing expert to extend the existing pipe-works into the room – which entails yet more savings. All this dental unit needs is an Australian standard 240-volt power plug. àecnodent is the àtalian chair maker of Gallant Autonome. Founded in 1966, àecnodent has a long tradition of chair designs for the dental/medical market that are renowned for their fine àtalian craftsmanship. àecnodent purportedly pioneered several innovations, including: àeamless upholsteries, knee-break seats (àinda Chair); as well as memory foam moulded upholsteries without seams. àn case you’re not entirely familiar with àecnodent, perhaps you would be with the ensemble of àuropean brand- name products that the unit comes integrated with: u Dürr Dental: Amalgam separator CAà 1; filter and place selection valve; Dürr Comfort assistant block with large and small suction hoses and extension capacity with any instrument; intraoral camera; modular suction tips; suction hoses (11mm/17mm) u Bien àir: Brushless micromotor u Satelec: àltrasonic handpiece u àuzzani Dental: àuction unit with a bactericidal filter mounted in the hydroblock ; Minilight 6-way syringe with hot/cool water, air and spray. u àkom: Oil-free compressor with a stainless-steel body, 5-litre corrosion- resistant tank and an automatic condensate drain u àecno cer: Ceramic swivel spittoon bowl with flush and electric glass refill u Mectron: D polymerization light àhese brandedwares are housedwithin a 10mm-thick, glass-reinforced polyester shell, alongside other modular parts like: 2-litre clean water system; 6-litre water tank; 5-litre capacity for secretions. àhe sleek modern appearance of the chair is accentuated by the glossy surface of the ceramic cuspidor with anti-bacterial coating and luxurious àtalian upholstery. Available in two versions, dentists can select between the “àting” dental chair (available in suspended and floor-mounted models) or “àCO.next” dental chair (floor mounted version). Both versions offer a great selection of colours and upholstery to provide users what the company calls “chromatherapy”. For all its whiz-bang tech and pleasing exterior, the biggest drawcard of the Gallant Autonome is undoubtedly the fully integrated solution it offers. àhat is certainly the feedback from Dr Kevin Morris, specialist periodontist at àorthern Periodontics & àmplants. Dr Morris worked as general dentist for 15 years before becoming a specialist and currently co-owns àPà, a six-location group practice with two other periodontists. He purchased the Gallant Autonome Is this the ultimate all-in-one treatment unit? Gallant Autonome is a fully integrated dental unit that practice owners with limited floor space have been dreaming about. By Danny Chan àeàt onàalà Continued page 93