Orthotown September 2017 - 47

DENTAL CHAIRS
"I've used three different diode
lasers over the past 10 years; two of the
companies are no longer on the market.
For the past three years I've been using
the Picasso Lite. Lasers add a great level
of efficiency to patient care. In the new
era of 'accelerated orthodontics,' I can't
think of a single piece of technology that
expedites treatment any better. Having
the ability to bond teeth that are caught
up in thick, soft tissue can easily expedite
the treatments by several months. It's
really hard to measure something that's
said to expedite treatment, but with diode
lasers the metric is easy: 'Three minutes
ago, I couldn't see that tooth, and now
there's a brace on it with a force directing
the tooth into place.' "
Dr. Andrew Hayes, Hayes Orthodontics
Ballwin, Missouri
"ahayes"
"The Dento-Surg 90 FFP
Radiosurgical Instrument is more
efficient than laser with gingival
recontouring, uncovering canines and
simple frenectomy."
Dr. Mark McKenna,
McKenna Orthodontics
Morristown, Tennessee
"Gotitstr8"

Popular laser brands
* AMD Lasers (amdlasers.com)
* Biolase Technology (biolase.com)
* Deka Laser Technology
(dekalasers.com)
* Ivoclar Vivadent
(ivoclarvivadent.us.com)
* KaVo America (kavousa.com)
* Lares Research (laresdental.com)
* Lumenis (lumenis.com)
* Millennium Dental Technologies
(millenniumdental.com)
* Sirona (sirona.com)
* Zap Lasers (zaplasers.com)

Orthotown Editorial Director Dr. Dan Grob says:
Whether it be worn-out vinyl (from anxious patients grabbing
the armrest in anticipation of an uncomfortable procedure)
or a desire for a total office makeover, the need for upgraded,
durable dental chairs continues. Townies are always gravitating
toward sleek designs that are easy to clean and operate. Crosscontamination and sterilization requirements make the ability
to turn around between patients a breeze. Foot controls are
replacing side switches, and integration with chairside units is
almost a given. The ability to install and mount computers for
visualization and chart entries has arrived. No more workarounds.
For an upgraded look and better ergonomic function, new
equipment should be a part of your office upgrade.

Townies are saying ...
"I have Ross Orthodontic chairs
and stools that have been in use for
20-plus years. They look great and
function as well as when they were
first installed. This has been a great
choice for equipment."
Dr. Clark Colville,
Orthodontic Specialists
Seguin, Texas
"Seguinortho"

"We have used Dome for all our
offices for the past 23 years. Very
durable, excellent quality and easy to
change out the chair colors and get
new upholstery."
Dr. Donna Galante, Cater Galante
Orthodontic Specialists
Rocklin, California
"DrGalante"

"Boyd. The comfort and durability
is superb and the choices of fabrics and
colors accent my clinic nicely. I get
compliments daily from patients:
'I need to get one of these at home."
Dr. Andrew Hayes, Hayes Orthodontics
Ballwin, Missouri
"ahayes"

orthotown.com \\ SEPTEMBER 2017

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