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84 ►  Essentials of Preclinical Conservative Dentistry

Patient Positioning (Dental Chair Requirements)

(Fig. 8.2). Some dentists also favour the use of position, which is at 45° to the floor (Fig. 8.3). The angle at which the backrest is positioned is dictated by the tooth to be operated upon. 3. The backrest can be moved in between the procedure as and when required after informing the patient. 4. This movement is usually done by the use of a single button, either in the front panel of the bracket table (Fig. 8.4) or in the foot control of the dental chair.

1. To begin with, the patient should have direct access to the dental chair. The chair should be at a low height and the backrest should be upright so that the patient can sit comfortably (Fig. 8.1). 2. The back of the dental chair should be positioned at about 15° angle (slightly raised above the parallel position) to the floor

Figure 8.1  Normal position of the dental chair.

Figure 8.3  The back of the dental chair posi- tioned at 45° angle.

Figure 8.4  The front panel of the bracket table showing buttons for controlling the movement of the dental chair.

Figure 8.2  The back of the dental chair posi- tioned at 15° angle.

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