Dentsply / Cavitron Prophy-Jet

Numerous dental operatory observations and interviews were conducted and significant potential user features were uncovered.

Imagine
The new concept that was proposed included new user features and unique cost saving manufacturing strategies. Instead of the usual box base and lid configuration, Bresslergroup proposed an enclosure that split front and rear. The concept included an integrally molded air, water manifold and connector system that would be common to all products in the line. This "power module' back case would be included with the appropriate front case configuration for models with varied features. The result was a line of enclosures that used fewer tools and inventoried fewer parts. It also placed the user interface at a 45 degree angle allowing the user to mount it in any orientation or even place it in a drawer while keeping the controls accessible.

Implement
The concept direction was supported by management at Dentsply at all levels. It was determined, however, that the "power module" back would be too costly to develop with existing Dentsply resources.

Impact
While the concept was never fully implemented, the angled knob concept was included in the next generation product line developed by Dentsply engineering.