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Dental visits can sometimes be a source of anxiety for patients who fear treatment, resulting in missed appointments or last-minute cancellations. As a result, patients’ health – and the practice’s business – is compromised. Offering mild sedation through the use of nitrous oxide/oxygen systems can help manage anxiety and provide a better overall experience for dental patients. With minimal side effects and a solid safety record, nitrous oxide/oxygen sedation can also increase efficiency in the practice.
Crosstex provides complete solutions for patient comfort through the Accutron line of nitrous oxide/oxygen sedation systems. For instance, the Digital Ultra® Flowmeter features a contemporary design with a flat surface, which is easy to barrier-protect and disinfect between patients. It also offers automatic compensation to easily adjust total flow or gas ratio while the percentage stays constant, making it easier to use than traditional analog systems. The maximum nitrous oxide ratio is set at 70 percent and, along with updated audible and visual alarms, this helps ensure patient safety.
Dentists can determine whether the Digital Ultra is right for their dental practice by considering the following:
- If I currently using nitrous at my practice, how old are my units?
- How often do I see patients who exhibit fear or anxiety?
- Is the number of patients who have anxiety affecting the productivity of my practice?
As with any equipment, flowmeters will not last forever, no matter how well they are maintained. So, it may make sense for the dental practice to invest in a new model, especially one that includes additional safety features.
Offering nitrous oxide/oxygen sedation can help increase efficiency throughout a dental practice, as well as increase patient satisfaction and help attract new patients. And, when administered and monitored appropriately through well-maintained equipment, including scavenging circuits, the ADA notes there is no evidence of adverse health effects (Source: The Journal of the American Dental Association, Volume 128, Issue 3, 364 – 365).
Digital Ultra is available in a variety of configurations suited to both central and portable nitrous oxide/oxygen delivery, including an optional remote control. Together with Digital Ultra, the Accutron product line offers additional equipment and accessories to address the needs of the office.
Editor’s note: Sponsored by Crosstex International, a Cantel Medical company.
