What's the True Cost for Injection Devices
There are several injection devices now in the marketplace. Some are computer controlled and others operate under the Gate Control Theory of Pain Management. All devices advocate painless injections for greater patient comfort. What is not advocated is the cost of the devices to the dental practitioner.
The STA device from Milestone Scientific has a cost of approximately $2000. The Dental Vibe has a cost of approximately $800. VibraJect has a cost of $289 or $359 depending if rechargeable batteries and a recharging unit are chosen. However, what is not presented clearly is the cost of disposable tips required for both the STA and DentalVibe.
A typical practice will perform at least 50 injections per week. The STA cost of dispoable tips is approximately $2 per usage and the DentalVibe has a disposable cost of $1.57 per usage. These devices are costing the dental practitioner $80-100 per week in disposable cost. When you calculate this cost over a year's time, the STA costs approximately $7000 in the first year and about $5000 each year thereafter. The DentalVibe will cost approximately $4900 in the first year and $4000 each year thereafter.
VibraJect has two models: with 1.5 volt replacement batteries or with rechargeable batteries and a recharging unit. The 1.5 volt replacement battery costs $2 each (uses 2 battereis at a time) and will give 75-100 injections before replacement is needed. The rechargeable batteries will give 1-2 years of service before replacement is needed. Replacement batteries are $14. There are no additional disposbles needed for the VibraJect device. The cost for a VibraJect device in year one is less than $400 and between $14 and $100 each year thereafter.
Over a five year period, STA will cost the clinician $27,000, DentalVibe $20,900 and VibraJect $800. Does providing painless injections have to be expensive?
There are several injection devices now in the marketplace. Some are computer controlled and others operate under the Gate Control Theory of Pain Management. All devices advocate painless injections for greater patient comfort. What is not advocated is the cost of the devices to the dental practitioner.
The STA device from Milestone Scientific has a cost of approximately $2000. The Dental Vibe has a cost of approximately $800. VibraJect has a cost of $289 or $359 depending if rechargeable batteries and a recharging unit are chosen. However, what is not presented clearly is the cost of disposable tips required for both the STA and DentalVibe.
A typical practice will perform at least 50 injections per week. The STA cost of dispoable tips is approximately $2 per usage and the DentalVibe has a disposable cost of $1.57 per usage. These devices are costing the dental practitioner $80-100 per week in disposable cost. When you calculate this cost over a year's time, the STA costs approximately $7000 in the first year and about $5000 each year thereafter. The DentalVibe will cost approximately $4900 in the first year and $4000 each year thereafter.
VibraJect has two models: with 1.5 volt replacement batteries or with rechargeable batteries and a recharging unit. The 1.5 volt replacement battery costs $2 each (uses 2 battereis at a time) and will give 75-100 injections before replacement is needed. The rechargeable batteries will give 1-2 years of service before replacement is needed. Replacement batteries are $14. There are no additional disposbles needed for the VibraJect device. The cost for a VibraJect device in year one is less than $400 and between $14 and $100 each year thereafter.
Over a five year period, STA will cost the clinician $27,000, DentalVibe $20,900 and VibraJect $800. Does providing painless injections have to be expensive?
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