A high quality air supply is important in a dental office, as it is air that is used to run your dental equipment, spin your handpiece turbines, and dry your preps. An air supply that is contaminated with moisture or oil will reduce the life of your equipment, costing you money. Poor quality air can also affect the quality of your work, sometimes leading to sensitivity or pain.
Air compressor technology has come a long way in the past 20 years. Modern dental air compressors have myriad technologies built into them to improve the quality of the air in the system and improve your practice. Some dentists feel they can save money by using an industrial air compressor in their office rather than using a dedicated dental air compressor. Dental air compressors, whether they feature traditional lubed or modern lube-free heads, incorporate a number of features that makes them better suited for use in a dental office.
Dental air compressor systems incorporate complex air drying and filtering systems. The air exits the compressor head and travels through a small tank full of desiccant beads which remove moisture from the air. The air also passes through a special coalescing filter which further removes water, and if applicable, oil from the air. This means that the air going into the tank is as pure as possible. As a final step the tank is generally coated to inhibit rust and scale from forming, which would contaminate the air supply. These steps ensure that the air coming out of the tank is of the highest quality possible.
If it is time to choose or buy a new dental air compressor, lube-free or oil-less air compressors are highly recommended. These new compressor heads completely remove the potential of oil contamination in your air supply, and also minimize maintenance costs, as you no longer have to change the oil every year. Lube free compressors can be a bit louder than traditional lubed compressors, but only marginally so. If noise is a problem, special insulated compressor cabinets are available to reduce noise.
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