Material Composition | High-traffic dental offices | Industry: Plastic (ASTM D638) | Base: Metal (Aluminum) ▲ (ISO 20402 compliant) | Advanced: Resin-Metal Hybrid ▲▲ (lightweight, ISO 20402) |
| | | Base: Enhanced corrosion resistance; Advanced: 30% lighter than Base ▲▲ | Base: Heavier than Advanced; Advanced: Higher cost |
Power Source | Variable power access environments | Industry: Battery (IEC 60086) | Base: Electric (IEC 60601-1) ▲ | Advanced: Dual (battery + electric) ▲▲ |
| | | Base: Continuous use without recharging; Advanced: Portable + plug-in flexibility | Base requires outlet; Advanced: Complex charging setup |
Curing Modes | Complex dental procedures | Industry: 2 modes (ISO 9626) | Base: 4 modes (ISO 9626) ▲ | Advanced: 6+ modes (customizable) ▲▲ |
| | | Base: Covers standard procedures; Advanced: Tailored curing for specialized cases | Advanced: Steeper learning curve |
Digital Display | Precision timing-critical tasks | Industry: Basic LED indicators | Base: LCD with time display (ISO 11037) ▲ | Advanced: Touchscreen + real-time feedback ▲▲ |
| | | Base: Easy readability; Advanced: Error reduction via real-time data | Advanced: Higher cost; Base: Limited customization |
Noise Level | Patient comfort in open offices | Industry: 50 dBA (quiet room level) | Base: 40 dBA (whisper-quiet) ▲ | Advanced: 35 dBA (library-quiet) ▲▲ |
| | | Base: Reduces patient discomfort; Advanced: Ideal for sensitive patients | N/A |
Shelf Life | Long-term stock management | Industry: 6 months (ISO 11137) | Base: 1 year (ISO 11137) ▲ | Advanced: 2 years (accelerated aging test) ▲▲ |
| | | Base: Meets regulatory standards; Advanced: Extended usability for bulk purchases | Base may require frequent restocking |
Curing Efficiency | Time-sensitive procedures | Industry: 15 sec/increment (ISO 11403-8) | Base: 10 sec/increment ▲ | Advanced: 8 sec/increment ▲▲ (480 nm wavelength) |
| | | Base: Faster than industry; Advanced: Industry-leading speed ▲▲ | Advanced: Requires training for optimal use |