Dental chairs are among the most prominent expenses in dentistry, so it makes sense to keep tabs on their upkeep. There will undoubtedly come a time when maintenance will cost more than the dental chair is worth, in which case replacement will outweigh repair. But at what point is it time to cease maintenance and begin the hunt for a new dental chair?
Here are a few suggestions on how to be certain whether or not you should repair or replace your dental chairs.
Evaluate From All Angles
According to The Veterans Administration and the US Army, dental chairs have roundabout 15 years of life. If your dental chair is starting to show its age, consider its performance in the last year. Have you repaired this chair before? If so, how many times? If your dental chair is, say, 10 years old and is giving you recurring issues, it might be risky to repair it in the hopes of getting a few more years out of it.
Dental chairs that see more patients tend to have shorter lifespans than those that see fewer patients. It is useful to keep detailed track of how many patients your dental chairs see over the course of time, giving you a realistic indication of whether the wear and tear only requires some TLC or a replacement.
Maintenance History
Maximising on the capable lifespan of your dental chairs means ample and frequent maintenance. All dental equipment requires a specific kind and level of maintenance, which will be made known to you when you make the purchase.
To ensure that you stay up to date with maintenance as well as determine pragmatically whether your dental chair has seen its last days, we suggest incorporating maintenance into future monthly to-do lists. Frequent dental equipment maintenance will keep your equipment running well for as long as possible and will give you a good idea of when it is time to start looking for a new dental chair.
Consult A Professional
Dental maintenance professionals will evaluate the problem with your equipment and conclude whether repairing will set you back in the long run or not. That being said, ensure that you consult a trusted technician on this to avoid being scammed.
We hope this breakdown of how to be certain whether to repair or replace your dental chairs has been useful and enjoyable.
If you would like to learn more about the upkeep of dental equipment, chat to a William Green consultant today.
