Monday, October 20, 2008

Sitting: Stomatological (Dentist's) Chairs


The timeline “Stomatological Chairs” reveals various examples of dental chairs and their evolution throughout history. The dental chair presents a fascinating example of functionalist design because over time, its user-specific functions shifted from one group to another. For instance, the earliest dental chairs were designed primarily with the dentist in mind, using hydraulics and movable parts to orient the patient for the dentist.

It wasn’t until the 1930’s when chairs began being more comfortable for the patient, while also helping the medical professional maneuver them efficiently and easily. Today dental chairs take a lot into account, especially their appearance. With increasingly simplified and visually-pleasing arrangements, psychological tranquility is preserved and the patient remains more comfortable and less stressed about the upcoming root canal.

1 comment:

Richard C. Lambert said...

using hydraulics and movable parts to orient the patient for the dentist. affordable dental care