air compressors for dental

Air compressors are an integral element in dental surgery and vital to the practice’s continued operation. In the range of BISON dental air compressors for sale, there are higher and lower quality options priced to match. Lower-priced models may offer upfront savings, but they can end up costing more in the long term than a compressor that’s been designed from the ground up to deliver the cleanest, most reliable, and quietest air. As experienced suppliers of dental air compressors, we have put together this guide.

Choosing the right dental air compressor for your practice requires considering several key factors, including those related to machine design, installation, and maintenance.

Let’s see what things to look at before purchasing an air compressor for dental offices.

Air output quality

The quality and safety of the air produced by the compressor is critical as it is sprayed directly into the patient’s mouth. Several factors can cause humid or impure air to enter a patient. The best way to mitigate damp or impure air is to ensure regular maintenance so that the dental air compressor can reach its full potential. BISON is one of the few companies that uses a dual desiccant drying system. The BISON compressor’s dual desiccant drying system differs from a single desiccant system in that it uses some of the drying air it produces to keep itself dry and clean, reaching a -40 °C dew point, eliminating all microorganisms’ growth.

Office size

The size of your office, i.e. the number of surgical chairs and practitioners, will determine the size and number of air compressors you need. Remember to consider any future growth you may be planning. Generally speaking, compressors with a slightly larger capacity will run for less time, providing quieter overall operation and minimal to no downtime due to overworked compressors.

Location of utility room

The location of the mechanical room or utility room will affect the acceptable noise level of the dental air compressor. Newer oil-free compressors produce cleaner air but are noisier than oil-lubricated motors. Many companies that sell dental compressors advertise the decibel rating of their equipment, but it’s also important to pay attention to recovery time, which indicates how long the machine is running and making noise. All BISON dental compressor models feature large tanks and fast recovery times, which means they run less and are overall quieter. Sound enclosures can be used to dampen sound further.

Reliability

The compressors in some dental offices need to be shut down periodically so that their drying systems can self-purify to ensure no moisture gets into the system. BISON’s compressors are designed to achieve a 100% duty cycle, meaning they can run 100% uninterrupted for extended periods of time if required.

Easy installation and warranty

As with all complex machinery that requires a significant investment, your dental air compressor’s ease of installation and warranty will provide more value and save you money in the long run than just being a cheap option in the first place.

BISON’s range of compressors is easy to install as they do not require setup on your clinic network. Communicating with the outside world using cellular technology, they are isolated from your other data, providing protection from potential hackers.

Plus, BISON’s 3-year warranty is the best of any dental compressor on sale today.

Safety requirements

Different countries, states, and towns have different requirements for using and installing air compressors of various sizes. Ask your compressor partner what matters in your area. Typically, these requirements are limited to large tanks or high-pressure ratings, but actual requirements can vary widely.

You may also face different safety regulations for running a dental practice. This can set safety requirements for any equipment you use, so you’ll have to turn to your local authority to determine if your air compressor has restrictions.

Again, your compressor partner should know all of this information and can help you search for any specific rules that may apply to your business and location.

Power

Each compressor has a specific power rating for the pump that compresses the air itself. Pumps have a wide range of power requirements, and the more powerful the pump, the longer you can power it. A dental office might need one to five horsepower to help run all the equipment.

Remember, the more tools you want to drive, the more powerful you want your compressor.

Pressure

Every dental tool you use has specific pressure requirements to function properly. Check out the tools to understand their pressure requirements, usually listed and measured in BAR. For many dental applications, such as handheld tools, you will see a requirement of around 5 BAR.

Aim a little higher than the BAR minimum so you can ensure you get enough pressure when the compressor is powering multiple stations or compensate for any possible pressure drop in the pipeline.

If you try to run the tool with too little pressure, you may damage the tool and possibly harm your patient. When working with a drill, a drop in pressure reduces its ability to drill or cut as needed, extending the time it takes to treat a patient – adding to your staff time costs, anesthesia costs, and even utilities per patient cost.

CFM

Tools will also give you cubic feet per minute (CFM) or liters per minute (LPM) requirements, letting you know what they need to run correctly and consistently throughout the process. As with pressure, it is generally recommended to use a compressor that exceeds the desired CFM or LPM list combination so you can keep the tool in working order.

If you tend to perform complex procedures more frequently or use your tool for a longer period of time, it is recommended that you find a CFM that is significantly higher than the tool’s requirements.

Dental air compressors from BISON

BISON offers a complete line of air compressors designed for dental applications. Our products include:

• Scroll dental air compressor
• Reciprocating dental air compressor
• Oil-free compressor
• Quiet and noise-free model for increased patient comfort
• Custom-size air compressor
• Custom horsepower options

Your practice depends on a stable, reliable supply of high-quality compressed air. Therefore, for this reason, we promote oil-free BISON air compressors manufactured with the highest quality control standards, backed by a warranty.

Important tool for dentists everywhere

At BISON, we know that at the heart of every well-functioning dental practice is a good air compressor. Air compressors make patient care safe, efficient, and comfortable.

If you would like to learn more about our range of dental air compressors or other compressed air systems, please contact us today.