Today, we are beginning wrapping up our series on comparing the different types of Dental Vacuum systems on the market. The next two segments will be summarizing the information we discussed over the series by using our new knowledge to determine which vacuum we need based on specific information about a clinic.

Thus far, if you have just joined our series, we have provided an understanding of velocity in dental vacuums, types of vacuums, High-flow systems, and standard terms in Dental Vacuum. Today, we will be continuing forward, providing more information about Low-flow systems, as well as highlighting the keys to BaseVac’s success.

The supporters of Low-flow vacuum systems report an average vacuum level in the system of 10” of Hg is desirable, with 8” of Hg being a minimum.

In a Low-flow system, the vacuum pump continues to move air from 10” to 15” of Hg, and in the case of a BaseVac system, up to 25” of Hg. The real advantage is in the form of increased velocity. As the system loads with liquids, the vacuum energy required increases beyond 10” of Hg, but the volume does not drop off as dramatically as it would in a High-flow system. The higher the vacuum with the least amount of drop-in volume equates to an increase in velocity.

Thank you for following our series through our other segments. To date, we have already helped explain suction requirements in clinics, as well as velocity. The next few segments will be diving in deeper to provide a better understanding of High-flow and Low-flow vacuum.

Today, we will be providing a better understanding of High-flow systems.

Last week we got a better understanding of the suction requirements of a clinic-based on open holes and the basics of pump performance High Flow vs. Low-flow. We have an understanding that at 10” of Hg, both High-flow and Low-flow systems theoretically should perform the same. Why then do some work better than others? First, let’s define “better.”

Understanding the suction units of a Dental Practice is important for any Dental Professional. It is BaseVac’s intent to offer this series to highlight the vital information necessary in understanding the options in Dental Pumps.

Our last blog provided explanations on the different options in High-flow and Low-flow vacuum pumps. Today we will be explaining the ideal vacuum level in a Dental Clinic, as well as laying out the volume capabilities of each pump at the working vacuum level they each require.

Today marks the continuation of BaseVac’s series on understanding the difference between Dental Vacuum systems and which one is best for your clinic. Thus far, we have covered some dental vacuum definitions, in hopes of giving Dental Professionals enough background on vacuum that it will assist in understanding the rest of this series.

Today, we will be highlighting the different vacuum pump types you will experience in a Dental Clinic.

Thank you for following our series on helping Dental Professionals choose the right vacuum for their clinic by comparing the different types of Dental suction units. The goal of this series is to help Dental Professional better understand Dental Vacuum systems, giving better insight when choosing one for a clinic.

Today’s segment will be reviewing a few unknown terms in Dental Vacuum, as well as provide a better grasp on the relation of HVE/SE to vacuum strength.

More increasingly, the most commonly asked question in the Dental Industry regarding suction, “I have been told if I want to use HVE tips, I need a high flow vacuum system, is that true?” The correct answer is; your vacuum system should be sized to match the demand for vacuum in your clinic. Knowing how to properly size your vacuum will ensure you always have adequate suction at each operatory.

The demand for vacuum in Dental Clinics has increased by an average of 50% post-COVID. For this reason, BaseVac felt it was important to release a number of blogs in a series explaining what is necessary to know when choosing the right sized vacuum pump for your practice’s needs.

Thank you for following our series on capturing aerosol within the dental operatory. So far, our series has discussed how sizing your vacuum appropriately will ensure you capture roughly 90% of generated aerosols created in the oral cavity. Today, we will discuss the next step in aerosol capture, extraoral suction.

Continuing from our last blog, where we discussed the number of users defining the size of your vacuum, we are moving on to determine if the diameter of your vacuum lines will support the suction you need.

The importance of these questions takes us back to choosing the right balance for your clinic, ensuring we maximize the most amount of vacuum possible. Having vacuum lines that are too small or too large can severely limit your choices in vacuum pumps. A detailed response to this question is a subject for another blog, but for the time being, we will simply say a balance of flow and power is needed in a dental practice.

Thank you for following our series on steps in capturing aerosol at the oral cavity. One of the hottest topics in the Dental Industry is the reduction of aerosols in a dental operatory. BaseVac is sharing our solutions that capture most of the aerosols generated during a dental procedure.

In the past few weeks, we have introduced how capturing aerosols is a multi-staged process, one done with a strong vacuum and an effective extra oral system. To date, BaseVac has discussed the first step in reducing aerosols, which is a strong dental vacuum. Today, we will be continuing that discussion by explaining the importance of knowing the number of users in your clinic and the role it has when choosing the right vacuum system.

Thank you for following our blog series on highlighting the steps needed to reduce cross-contamination through aerosols in a Dental Clinic. Our last segment briefly explained the relationship between vacuum strength, number of users, and air velocity in reducing aerosols during dental procedures. We explained how stronger vacuum, with higher vacuum power (inches in mercury), creates more CFM at the HVE, allowing for more aerosol capture.

During our last segment, the balance of users verse vacuum was discussed, explaining the dental vacuum needs to be sized correctly for the demand on a vacuum. We will be continuing the blog series by sharing how to choose the right BaseVac system to give you the perfect balance of power for your clinic.