SMILE STATIC AND AJ 15 – PERFORMANCE COMPARISON OF THE MOST POPULAR BUDGET DENTAL TREATMENT UNITS
AJ 15, the AJAX Company’s product, and Smile Static produced by Chirana are among the most popular dental treatment units in the budget segment currently present on the market. So, which of the two models will better meet the requirements of modern dentists? Let us try to find out by comparing the mentioned units’ key technical features which are very important for prospective buyers.
Manufacturer and service
AJ 15. This model is manufactured in China. Although many people often have their certain grudges against this country of origin, we have to note that Chinese manufacturers of dental equipment continue working meticulously to improve and upgrade their models while keeping prices rather affordable. From one year to the next, this makes their products more and more popular in the global market. Additionally, the AJAX Company is the only Chinese manufacturer of dental treatment units which provides a 2-year warranty on their products.
The AJAX Company’s products are on the markets of 98 countries including France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Canada, Russia, Ukraine, and others. The company’s dental treatment units were awarded USFDA quality certificates which indicates that they meet high-quality standards making the units unique representatives among dental equipment made in China.
Smile Static. The Chirana Company of Slovak origin has long proved itself to be a quality manufacturer in the domestic market, and an extensive positive operational experience with the company’s equipment speaks for its proper and reliable performance. Being a member of different European social projects, the company is a winner of many national and international prizes and awards. The company’s products are regularly shown at dedicated exhibitions where prospective buyers are able to get acquainted with the manufacturer’s wide range of products more intimately. Chirana’s products are known for their modular concept allowing the customer to define the desired product’s parameters according to their personal needs.
Standard configuration
- rotary glass cuspidor;
- double-duty shadowless lamp with 15,000 lux sensor;
- articulating headrest;
- saliva ejector and high power suction;
- autonomous water heating system;
- panoramic X-ray film viewer;
- three outputs for pneumatic instruments (M4);
- three-way syringe, 2 sets;
- Ergomotion system for synchronized movements of the backrest and the seat;
- Woodpecker built-in light curing unit;
- Woodpecker built-in scaler;
- assistant module with control panel and silicone mat;
- built-in disinfection;
- right (rotary) and left armrests;
- metal base dentist stool AJ02.
Variations with low-mounted and high-mounted instrument trays are present on the market, though the former is much more common.
- FARO-EDI lamp;
- rotary glass cuspidor;
- saliva ejector;
- three instrument dentist table on pantograph arm;
- three-way dental syringe;
- Midwest (6-ISO) high-speed handpiece turbine with illumination;
- P2ED460 electric micro motor with air cooling;
- Giromatic function support for more flexible control of the handpiece;
- low-mounted instrument tray.
It should be noted that the standard configuration of the unit does not include any patient chair or dentist stool.
In spite of the rather limited standard configuration, this dental treatment unit can be additionally equipped with lots of optional instruments chosen by the client.
Prices
AJAX AJ 15 standard configuration will cost €4,500 - €5,000 making it one of the most attractive offers on the market consisting of standard equipment.
CHIRANA Smile Static’s standard configuration prices range from €3,000 - €4,000 depending on the dealer.
Thus, summarizing this comparison, we can say that both devices are worthy representatives of dental treatment units belonging to the budget and mid-range segments. AJ 15 is a perfect option for people looking for a balanced, ready solution for a reasonable price. This unit can also be a good choice for public dental clinics and private dental offices with an intensive patient flow and with shift-based work of dentists. Smile Static is a good standard version which opens opportunities for further personal modifications ensuring the most convenient working environment for those professionals who want to adjust their workplace and make it more comfortable.
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11.04.2017