A dental unit (Figure 6) should include:
- Components that are lightweight and have smooth flexible hosing (Figure 6a).
- Components that are easy to use.
- Handpiece tubing system that offers light for fiber-optic handpieces or can be used with non-fiberoptic handpieces.
- Easy positioning within 21 inches of the assistant so instruments can readily be passed to the operator without infringing on the patient.
- Attachments to the hoses that are sterilizable, discardable.
- Air-driven and electric handpieces that provide a range of speeds.
- Locking mechanisms for hoses that prevent tugback.
- An air/water syringe that retains an angled tip that is easily rotated (Figure 6b).
- Possible stand-alone prophylaxis unit
- In addition, other components dependent on practice need.
- Multiple options for additional HVE and saliva ejectors.
- Direct connections for a solid separator
- Additional A/W syringes or air alone syringe
- Hosing for ultrasonic scaler
- Hosing for ElectroSurge
- Curing light
- Isolite attachment