Rating of the best dental units for 2022

Equipment plays an important role in dentistry. It affects the accuracy of preventive examination, correct diagnosis, and effective treatment. That is why the choice of dental units is so important for clinic owners. Consider what types they are, how to choose where to buy, and study the rating of the best in 2022.

Types of dental units

There are several classifications:

According to the position of the patient chair:

• hydraulic;
• electromechanical (more reliable).

According to the device of the doctor's unit:

• top tool feed;
• lower tool feed.

Drive type:

• electrical;
• air (for turbine, laser tips).

According to the device of the assistant's block:

• vacuum (with suction separator);
• injection (with compressor).

By location:

• stationary;
• mobile.

Criterias of choice

Before buying dental equipment for a medical institution, it is advisable to highlight several important parameters:

1. equipment;
2. price;
3. scope of use;
4. manufacturer.

Equipment

The dental unit includes:

• patient chair;
• doctor's block;
• assistant block;
• lighting block;
• Control block;
• optional equipment.

Patient chair - performs two important functions:

1. patient comfort;
2. doctor's freedom of movement.

The popularity of models depends on the fastening mechanism, material, options for changing position; anatomical design, seat upholstery, armrests.
For the manufacture of inexpensive models, a latex filler is used, in premium lines - a modern material "memoriform", which takes the shape of the body upon contact.

Doctor's block - the basis of the workplace of the dentist. It consists of basic instruments located on a rigid or pantographic shoulder:

• water-air pistol;
• turbine tip;
• micromotor;
• scaler to remove tartar.

According to the doctor's needs, additional sleeves can be installed for instruments that provide full-fledged work (electrocoagulator, photopolymerizer).

assistant block - includes a suction system (injector or vacuum) and a hydroblock with a distilled water supply function, consisting of a spittoon bowl and a glass.Ceramic bowls with a swivel mechanism with manual or electromechanical rotation are considered more hygienic and convenient to use; stationary glass bowls are installed in budget models. In dental units of the premium line, the assistant's unit is supplemented with other useful devices that facilitate medical manipulations (a system for disinfecting water, supplying saline, heating, washing the doctor's instruments). The suction system includes a saliva ejector for removing liquid from the oral cavity into the sewer, and a vacuum cleaner when working with dry abrasive materials. Also, on the assistant’s block, a control panel and tools for dental manipulations in four hands can be located on a movable bracket.

Lighting block - includes a halogen lamp and a bracket for turning it and fixing it in the desired position.

Control block - pedals and control panel for the patient chair and instruments. In modern models of installations with a large number of manipulations and a range of movement of the chair in the vertical and horizontal plane, convenient multi-key pedals are used.

Optional equipment — Increasingly, doctors are using monitors with an intraoral camera to visualize the patient's oral cavity. You can buy in any specialized online store, they are sold with special mounts for the dental unit. In pediatric dentistry, monitors are used to watch cartoons during treatment due to the presence of a USB connector and a Wi-Fi module.

The best option is an electromechanical model with double articulation, at least five positions, made of durable rough material, easily processed with a washing or disinfecting solution.

Price

Budget (100,000 - 500,000 rubles) - high-quality, inexpensive dental units of Chinese, Russian production from cheap materials with a minimum configuration, a limited number of options, and a conventional design. Most often purchased for medical institutions leading therapeutic reception of patients.

Business Class (500,000 - 1,000,000 rubles) - improved in quality, higher in cost, with additional functions and tools, a convenient control system. Purchased in municipal hospitals with a large flow of visitors.

Premium class (from 1,000,000 rubles) — luxury models of exclusive design made of expensive modern materials, equipped with a computer, automatic suspension balancing, and touch-sensitive control pedals. The aesthetic appearance is due to the coating of polyvinylidene fluoride enamel. Additional equipment included:

• electronic support (programmed control of the patient's chair, instruments, air pressure measurement, the ability to work for left-handed doctors);
• high quality upholstery materials, hoses, plastic;
• specific functions (autodisinfection of hoses, air heating, additional pedals, display).

Due to the extended range of functions, they are used mainly for surgical manipulations, prosthetics procedures.

Scope of use

When choosing, it is appropriate to take into account the profile of the doctor. Budget models of the minimum configuration are suitable for therapeutic examinations and treatment. In a public hospital, where the load on equipment is excessively high, a higher quality reliable business class installation will be required.Surgeons, orthodontists use designs with extended technical data, additional equipment, a large number of options required for special operations.

Manufacturer

There are dozens of well-known manufacturers of high-quality dental equipment in our country. Many have decades of history. When buying, it is important to take into account the popularity of the brand, which is due to reliability and reputation in the market. It is undesirable to choose a product of a little-known company, even if the manufacturer promises mountains of gold. Promises that are not supported by the results of practical use are often just a marketing ploy. Any reputable company gives an additional guarantee of product quality in the form of an exclusive supplier for each country. When buying from an official representative of a foreign brand, you can be sure of the authenticity of the product, quality, all the guarantees that come with it.

Popular brands:

• economy class — Fengdan, Siger, Valencia, Ajax, Premier (China), Clear, Darta (Russia);
• business class — Castellini (Italy), Cheromega, Chirana, Slovadent (Slovakia);
• premium class — OMS (Italy), A-dec (USA), Ritter, KaVo (Germany), Takara Belmond (Japan), Hallim Dentech (South Korea).

Which company is better - to choose the buyer.

Recommendations when choosing

According to dentists, it is appropriate to follow some tips on what to look for in order to avoid mistakes when choosing.

1. Ergonomic design, it should maximally correspond to the individual characteristics of the doctor for comfortable work.
2. Manufacturer. It is important not to buy the first model that comes across, but to compare at least three from different manufacturers with an excellent reputation, supplied to the Russian market for at least 10 years.
3. Necessary equipment without unnecessary functions with a full range of options necessary for a specialist.
4. Safety, convenience for patients.
5. Compliance of the design, color scheme of the dental unit with the interior of the clinic.
6. If necessary, check the possibility of adjustment for children.
7. Reliability, maintainability, availability of spare parts, components, the possibility of service maintenance, warranty repairs.
8. Compliance of the design, brand, design with the professional image of the doctor.
9. Studying the reviews of dentists about a particular model will help you choose the most suitable one so as not to waste your money.
10. Mandatory certification. Without a registration certificate of compliance with Russian and European standards, it will be impossible to go through the equipment licensing procedure.
11. Terms and conditions of the guarantee. Carefully study the manufacturer's warranty obligations, which should include not only the repair of equipment, but also the cost of spare parts.

Overview of the best dental units in 2022

Below is a rating of high-quality popular models from the best manufacturers, indicating technical characteristics, functionality, advantages, and average price.

The best among budget models

Clear - Practitioner

A specialized inexpensive Russian-made unit is an ideal option for an outpatient clinic. It consists of independent components:

• comfortable patient chair with a backrest, headrest, armrests, movably connected, upholstery - seamless microporous fabric, convenient for washing and disinfection;
• a lamp on the stand for bright illumination of the working area; additional LED wireless lamp for photopolymerization;
• autonomous medical module for 4 instruments;
• Separate chair and instrument pedals.

Average price: 182,000 rubles.

• low price;
• high-quality upholstery of the chair;
• compact dimensions;
• ease of transportation;
• swivel spittoon bowl;
• 1 year warranty for repairs and spare parts;
• can be ordered online.

• short service life.

Mercury 330 Standard

Cheap Chinese model adapted for Russian clinics:

• the thickness of the chair plastic is doubled;
• reinforced bed;
• adapted wiring.

Stationary installation with an electromechanical chair that accepts up to nine positions, equipped with two armrests, an articulating headrest (adult and child included). Seam upholstery somewhat softens the rigidity of the plastic. You can choose from leather, leatherette in six colors. The medical module is equipped with four instruments, a negatoscope for viewing x-rays, and a metal tray. The hydroblock with a ceramic rotary spittoon is powered by an autonomous water supply, but there is no hose disinfection system. The swivel LED luminaire does not have dimming modes. Type of supply of tools to choose from.

Average price: 108,800 rubles.

• additional options can be built in;
• low price;
• different supply of tools;
• ceramic rotary spittoon;
• autonomous water supply system;
• negatoscope;
• tray for tools;
• always available;
• easy to maintain.

• hard seat;
• Few upholstery color options.

Best Business Class Dental Units

Darta 3500

The improved model of the Russian manufacturer is gaining more and more popularity due to high-quality components, reliable assembly, and durable materials.
The bottom feed, recline patient chair features an attractive redesigned design, plus:

• anatomical curves of the chair cushions;
• seat width increased by 10 cm;
• smooth mechanism for adjusting the position of the tool block.

The chair has undergone a number of positive modifications due to the equipping with an adjustable headrest with comfortable double articulation, the use of high-quality wear-resistant Italian upholstery. The pneumatic fixation system works well, a wide range of upholstery colors pleases.

The hydroblock is equipped with a swivel bowl made of ceramics with automatic washing and filling of the glass. Installation with a digital intraoral camera with image output on a screen mounted on a bracket.

Average price: 514,500 rubles.

• advanced patient seat;
• intraoral camera;
• 19 upholstery color options;
• swivel ceramic spittoon bowl;
• joystick for manual chair control with three programs;
• turntable with folding steel tray;
• pneumatic fixation system;
• modern design;
• high-quality materials, easy to disinfect.

• not identified.

Puma Eli R (Castellini)

A popular model that meets the quality standards of the brand's dental equipment from Italy, combines elegant design and electronic functionality. For the most demanding professionals, the possibility of additional equipment is provided:

• LED lamp;
• monitor;
• touch keyboard with display.

You can find out how much this unit costs, order online on the manufacturer’s website, and also ask a question about technical characteristics, equipment, and the purchase of related products. The kit sells a surgical thread made of polypropylene, which does not dissolve after suturing, is not involved in the infection process, and can be easily removed if necessary.
The electromechanical patient seat with a built-in power unit is equipped with several programs for quick entry, exit, adoption of the previous position, anti-shock system, easily reconfigured for children.

Removable upholstery with zipper for quick replacement or cleaning. A transparent silicone cover in the leg area protects the upholstery from dirt and damage. The unit is equipped with a mobile hinged hydraulic unit with a removable swivel spittoon bowl, water supply taps. The metal flush and cup fill buttons are durable and easy to use. The dentist unit can optionally be equipped with a pneumatic position lock option. Type of feed to choose from - top or bottom. The basic package includes:

• water-air-spray gun;
• hose for the turbine;
• hose for electric motor;
• LCD display with negatoscope function, display of instrument parameters;
• position sensors.

The lamp with a protective quartz screen with two levels of brightness is controlled by a button. The design does not require a fan for cooling.

The control system includes:

• foot portable pedal;
• chair control joystick;
• touch panel tool keys;
• metal buttons on the assistant element.

The advantage of the model is that it can be installed in any room in terms of design and color scheme thanks to a rich selection of upholstery colors: the manufacturer offers 17 options.

Average price: 718,200 rubles.

• a large selection of upholstery colors;
• quality assembly;
• maintainability;
• upholstery with antibacterial coating;
• good equipment;
• tap water filter;
• 17 upholstery colors;
• rearrangement of the seat for children;
• convenient arrangement of components;
• different control options.

• high price.

Chiromega 654 Duet

A comfortable modern model at an affordable price from a popular brand from Slovakia. Equipped with a touch screen to select the operation mode for two doctors, when operating, the control parameters appear on the screen. Removable swivel tray made of medical steel for the location of the necessary preparations, materials. Instrumentation of the medical department in the amount of five pieces is mounted on a reinforced pantographic shoulder, the table is fixed in the desired position. The hydroblock is made of durable fiberglass with built-in hoses, containers for distilled water. The LED lamp is easily switched on and controlled by the touch panel: lighting intensity, rotation.

The right armrest is removable, seamless leather upholstery is optionally selected from twenty shades proposed by the manufacturer. The intraoral camera displays and captures the image on the monitor. On the spittoon there is a tap for filling the glass, bowl washer. The design of the assistant's department allows you to turn on and off the saliva ejector, vacuum cleaner, polymerization lamp, control the patient's seat, turn the hydroblock by 90 °, providing the doctor with an approach from the left side. On the luxury control pedal there is a slide for changing and fixing the seat position modes. You can control the joystick, touch panel.

The average price is 499,000 rubles.

• ease of use;
• 2 year warranty;
• multifunctionality;
• camera with monitor;
• touch control panel;
• modes of work of two doctors;
• doctor's approach on the left;
• quality upholstery;
• reinforced pantographic shoulder;
• adequate price.

• not identified.

Top Premium Models

Skema 8 (Castellini)

Sophisticated functional design of the Italian brand: electro-hydraulic seat, complete tool kit, vacuum hydraulic unit. The vertical positioning range has been extended to 45 cm, which makes the work of the dentist easier. Comfort for the patient is ensured by the seat: triple articulation, soft position adjustments.

Doctor's block:

• equipment with a sixth tool to choose from;
• huge range of vertical positioning;
• top and bottom feed options;
• removable table with two trays and a silicone overlay.

The hydroblock is equipped with water supply, disinfection, aspiration systems. The assistant element can be easily moved vertically and horizontally on the pantograph arm.
The control panel with a color display performs the following functions:

• mode of operation of four doctors;
• control of tools, speed of rotation;
• changing the positions of the chair, returning to the zero position;
• blowing, washing hoses, rinsing mode;
• control of fiber optics, lamp;
• change of micromotor modes, seven programs each.

The luminaire is securely attached to the installation, does not create a shadow in the work area, smoothly regulates the flow of light, is equipped with removable handles, a protective screen.

Average price: 1,181,400 rubles.

• easy control;
• four years warranty;
• full equipment of the medical department;
• comfortable seat with several positions;
• left armrest;
• two water tanks in the hydroblock;
• viewing x-rays;
• management of modes of four doctors;
• durable eco-friendly upholstery material;
• equipment for different areas of application;
• a full-fledged assistant department.

• expensive.

A-Dec 500

The ultra-modern device of the popular American manufacturer is read as a complex base for a dental clinic due to the multifaceted equipment that will suit the therapist, surgeon, orthodontist, pediatric dentist.

The differential pressure levels of the seat gently support the body by minimizing pressure points. The design of the back gives access to the patient's oral cavity at the right height, which relieves stress and fatigue of the doctor. The upholstery in some places is less than 25 mm, the doctor puts his knees below the back, not caring about the metal body of the seat. The headrest with two hinges moves synchronously with the patient's head, you can adjust the movements with one hand.

The average price is 2,295,000 rubles.

• versatile equipment;
• option to add tools;
• comfort for patients;
• the design of the seat does not hinder the doctor's movements;
• coating with polyvinylidene fluoride enamel;
• antibacterial soft upholstery;
• convenience of the doctor's office.

• expensive.

The dental market is saturated with all kinds of equipment options. Dozens of brands regularly release new modifications of modern therapeutic, surgical, orthodontic units for treatment and prosthetics. Each clinic decides for itself which ones are better to buy, which manufacturer to give preference to.The presented rating will orient in the assortment, describing the best, according to buyers, dental units.