According to recent statistics 63.8% of adults in England have a BMI or 25 and over. It is reported that half of UK males could be obese by 2030 if current trends continue. Hopefully that projection will not ever come to fruition; however, there will always be a proportion of the population who are severely overweight.

Planning for the future has always been at the forefront of Takara Belmont's R&D programme and the company is pleased to report that the weight lifting capacity of Takara Belmont's chairs has increased to 22 stones when a spittoon or over the patient unit is attached to the chair. For standalone chairs, including the Clesta I & II, 037 Pro II and Clair chairs, the limit has increased to 31 stone.

Takara Belmont chairs are therefore extremely strong and stable, so will meet the needs of certain bariatric patients without compromising aesthetics or comfort. For further information or clarification contact a member of the Technical Support Department on 020 7515 0333 or dental@takara.co.uk.