Table 3 Percentage distribution of availability and functional status of dental equipment in dental facilities (n = 28)
Not available | Not in use, faulty | Not in use, functional | In use, faulty | In use, fully functional | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dental radiograph | 53.6 | 7.1 | 10.7 | 3.6 | 25.0 |
Autoclave | 28.6 | 14.3 | 0.0 | 7.1 | 50.0 |
Amalgamator | 25.0 | 3.6 | 21.4 | 7.1 | 42.9 |
Light cure machine | 25.0 | 3.6 | 10.7 | 0.0 | 60.7 |
Hand piece | 14.3 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 17.9 | 53.6 |
Compressor | 10.7 | 7.1 | 10.7 | 7.1 | 64.3 |
Dental chair | 3.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 28.6 | 67.9 |