In dental offices, there are different types of equipment that see use with virtually every patient, and in just about every procedure. One of these pieces of equipment is the dental foot control unit that is found under or to the side of every patient care in the office.
Dental foot controls can range from very simple controls that are only designed to control the flow of air to handheld tools and equipment, through to more complex systems that offer wet and dry control and a chip blower.
Advanced Options and Increased Control
When choosing replacement dental foot controls for any dental clinic or practice, consider the options. When the controller can be used to control both air and water flow, and there is an additional chip blower function, the use of various equipment and the ability to respond to the needs of the specific procedure is quick and seamless, providing a better patient experience.
In most cases, the new styles of dental foot controls are designed using a simple toggle on and off to include or exclude the control of the flow of water through handheld equipment and tools using the foot control.
The choice of the chip blower provides an additional burst of air that is essential for removing larger debris and chips in the drilling and surface preparation of teeth. This is also ideal to quickly dry the teeth for the application of various adhesives and gels. Using the foot control to provide this burst of air helps to prevent any delays in prepping teeth and providing the ideal tooth surface for the procedure.
