The Elevance Chair by Midmark |
treat patients than the dental chair. This is where the patient sits for hours. If the chair is old, noisy, uncomfortable, and downright unpleasant, how can the patient expect a pleasant experience in the practice? Midmark, a company known for its commitment to what the company calls “immersive research,” understands this. Midmark’s new chair makes a great statement about how you treat patients. It’s called the Elevance, which stands for a unique combination of sophisticated styling, optimal patient access, and exceptional patient comfort. The design is unlike anything you have ever seen. The cantilever is actually at the very front of the chair, giving the Elevance the widest range of travel of any chair on the market (a full 19 inches). It is perfect for cosmetic, restorative, and surgical cases, no matter whether you sit or stand. The Elevance is supported by a newly designed hydraulic system and cast aluminum backrest to support patients who might weigh up to 450 pounds. The thin backrest provides optimal access to the oral cavity, and the sculpted backrest and integrated armrests support the upper body. The hourglass-shaped seat and contoured seat pocket comfort the lower body. Midmark also brought something over from video game controllers, components called “accelerometers.” These advanced components actually monitor the chair seat and backrest position and allow for extremely smooth movements as you recline the patient or bring the patient upright. The Elevance also features a wireless remote control and an electronic rotation brake, so there’s no more big brake lever to muscle. But what sets this chair apart is a feature called “SerenEscape.” The SerenEscape system puts heat and massage in the Elevance’s chair-back. Patients get a remote control to vary the intensity and patterns of the massaging heat. I have sat in the Elevance a few times, and have been amazed at how comfortable and secure I felt, as well as the surprising and relaxing difference the heat and massage features made. I am convinced that patients will be relaxed and comfortable. We talk a great deal about the high-tech wizardry and gadgets in the dental office. While I am a big fan of these things, too, it’s great to see a totally new high-tech approach to patient seating, comfort, and clinical access. I have watched this chair grow from a dream to reality. If you are looking for a chair that is well thought out and innovative, be sure to see Elevance. Ask your dealer for more information, or call 800-MIDMARK.Zoom® Chairside Whitening Procedure kitby Discus Dental® — How many times have your assistants had to