Step 1 – PERFORMANCE
Why P.L.A.N.T.?
As discussed in the first article of this series, the dental plant room is at the core of any dental surgery and is often out of sight and therefore out of mind. Without the dental air compressor and the dental suction system that it holds, patient treatment is highly restricted.
As applied by our industry-qualified Cattani distributor network, we use P.L.A.N.T and +S SERVICE to summarise key principles to consider when selecting, installing, and maintaining equipment to strive towards 100% reliability.
The six key steps to consider are P.L.A.N.T and +S SERVICE (AFTER CARE).
- P – PERFORMANCE
- L – LAYOUT
- A – AIRFLOW
- N – NOISE
- T – TEMPERATURE
- +S – SERVICE (AFTER CARE)
P for PERFORMANCE
Choosing the correct product for compressed air and suction delivery to the dental chair depends on a series of requirements. This may include the type of specialists using the equipment, the size of the clinic, or even if there is a CAD/CAM milling unit on site.
Here, we will focus on two examples:
- The dental practice
- CAD/CAM milling
Example 1. The dental practice
All types of dental practitioners and specialists require compressed air and suction for at least some of their activities. Practitioners can include:
- Hygienists
- Orthodontists
- General Dentists
- Endodontists
- Periodontists
- Prosthodontists
- Dental Lab Technicians
- Oral Maxillofacial surgeons
Always choose the right compressed air and suction solutions for your current requirements but consider the future requirements as this can save you money in the long run, and…
Always operate at 100% capacity
Cattani will always specify compressors and suction units that supply 100% of the air requirements to every dental chair simultaneously. For example: 1 chair = 1 user, 2 chairs = 2 users.
Some businesses may quote for smaller units at much lower capacities, say 75%, with the expectation that only 3 out of 4 dental chairs will ever be used at the same time. This is false economy and does not allow the customer to compare like-for-like performance.
Example 2. Compressors for a 4-chair dental surgery
Our AC300 compressor provides air for 4 chairs at 100% simultaneous use for 4 users.
Our AC200 compressor can also provide air for 4 chairs, but only at 75% with simultaneous use for only 3 users.
Cattani recommends always operating on 100% simultaneous use. As such, a 4-chair dental clinic will always be recommended at an AC300 compressor.
It is also important to consider any other equipment that may have demand of dental quality air.
Example 3. CAD/CAM milling
More dental clinics are acquiring CAD/CAM milling machines to produce high-quality bridges, crowns, restorations, and prosthetic devices in-house. Therefore, they require continuous airflow at higher pressures than those used in standard dental applications.
As units can become large and expensive, clients often ask for a single CAD/CAM compressor to cover all practice requirements, including milling. However, the best solution is always to have a dedicated CAD/CAM compressor for milling work and a separate compressor for treatment rooms.
Cattani solutions: Future-proofing capabilities
With the ongoing growth of the dental industry, even during the COVID pandemic, clinics need to consider future-proofing now more than ever.
By carefully planning purchases and installations before they occur, businesses can optimise investments early to avoid “penny-wise” traps down the track. At Cattani, we can help you grow in several ways.
Scalability
With our TURBO SMART suction systems, businesses that plan for long-term growth can expand from a 2-3 chair setup to 4 chairs with a simple password input, all while using the same system. This way, you can prepare for future growth without needing additional space.
Parallel installation
Our “plug and play” parallel installation allows SMART suction systems to communicate with each other, delivering peak precision performance for your facility. From a single chair to a hospital and university setup, we offer configurations to suit all needs, with built-in redundancy to ensure continuous operation.
Turbo SMART HP
Cattani’s Turbo SMART HP delivers the highest vacuum pressure in the global dental suction market. With 60% more power than the previous model (Turbo SMART A), its 338-mBar vacuum pressure delivers high performance when you need it, giving you the flexibility to use what’s right for your application.
Following the Cattani Italy example, Cattani Asia has helped local dentists achieve success in more than 17 countries across Asia. Our premium Cattani dealer network can assist you in your Cattani plant room design, setup and ongoing preventative maintenance by utilising the Cattani P.L.A.N.T Principles™ and Cattani +S Service (After Care™).
To learn more, contact us on +65 6708 7434