Dental operators should sit in the upright balanced position* to maintain the natural curvature of the spine in the lumbar region.
Read more about ergonomics in dentistry or download our free ergonomics guide
See AC Mandal, 1981, The seated man (Homo Sedens) the seated work position. Theory and practice.
XO SEAT
XO SEAT is a saddle chair without a backrest available in two versions:
For operators taller than 180 cm with a seat height adjustable in the range 60 – 86 cm above the floor.
For operators shorter than 180 cm with a seat height adjustable in the range 48 – 67 cm above the floor.
XO SEAT – seat height 60 – 86 cm (XO-858)
XO SEAT – seat height 48 – 67 cm (XO-859)
XO STOOL
XO STOOL is a “knee stool” where the seat has a “cut out” to allow space for the knee of the other operator, as well as an adjustable backrest.
XO STOOL is available in two versions:
For operators taller than 180 cm with a seat height adjustable in the range 60 – 86 cm above the floor
For operators shorter than 180 cm with a seat height adjustable in the range 48 – 67 cm above the floor
XO STOOL – seat height 60 – 86 cm above floor (XO-868)
XO STOOL – seat height 48 – 67 cm above floor (XO-869)
Foot ring
Optionally a foot-ring may be fitted. This enables dentist and dental assistant to sit on the same horizontal level if the height difference between the two is 10 cm or more.
Foot-ring for XO SEAT & XO STOOL (XO-854)
