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Tecnodent Linda Next Italian Electric Knee-Break Dental Chair
Made in Italy and built to order, the Tecnodent Linda Next brings Italian craftsmanship, contemporary design, and advanced positioning technology to the modern dental operatory. This non-integrated electric dental chair features accessible knee-break positioning, nine programmable working positions, independent Trendelenburg movement, and an automatically extending foot section.
The Linda Next is the latest generation of Tecnodent’s original Linda chair, first introduced in 1978. Its compact upright profile makes patient entry easier, while powered movement transforms the chair into a reclined or flat treatment surface. With smooth operation, intuitive foot control, and a symmetrical design for right- or left-handed clinicians, the Linda Next is designed around the way dental professionals work.
Handcrafted in Italy • Built to Order • FDA Approved • Non-Integrated Design
Italian Craftsmanship, Custom-Built for Your Practice
Each Linda Next is manufactured in Italy by Tecnodent, a family of dental and medical seating specialists with a history dating back to 1966. Italian craftsmanship is evident throughout the chair, from its clean sculpted lines and molded upholstery to its precision electromechanical movement.
Rather than being pulled from mass-produced inventory, the chair is built to order for the practice. The result is a distinctive Italian dental chair that combines refined styling with the durability and functionality required for daily clinical use.
Ergonomic Knee-Break Design for Easier Patient Access
Unlike a traditional chaise-style dental chair, the Linda Next remains compact and upright for patient entry. The seated entry position can make the chair easier to approach and reduces the need for patients to climb onto a raised, fully extended treatment surface.
As the chair reclines, the backrest and leg section move together while the polyurethane foot section extends automatically. This synchronized movement transitions the Linda Next smoothly from an upright consultation chair to a reclined dental treatment position or flat table position.
Hands-Free Joystick Control
A precision foot-operated joystick gives the dental professional intuitive, hands-free control of the chair. Height, recline, and programmed positions can be adjusted without interrupting clinical workflow or requiring the provider’s hands.
Slow Mode allows small, precise positioning adjustments when finer control is needed. Soft-start and soft-stop technology help the chair begin and end each movement gradually, providing a smoother patient experience.
Designed for Clinical Access
The wide, wrapping upholstery supports the patient while maintaining a streamlined profile around the treatment area. The double-articulated Vale headrest can be adjusted to help position the patient’s head for dental examinations and procedures.
Complete right-to-left symmetry allows the Linda Next to work in operatories designed for either right- or left-handed clinicians. Because the chair is non-integrated, it can be arranged with the practice’s preferred delivery system, dental light, cabinetry, and supporting equipment.
LIGHT Multi-Articulated Headrest
The Linda Next includes Tecnodent’s LIGHT multi-articulated headrest, designed to position the patient’s head along three axes. Its multi-directional adjustment allows the clinician to adjust the headrest height, angle, and orientation for more precise support during dental examinations and procedures.
For dental positioning, this added range of movement helps the provider align the patient’s head with the working area rather than relying solely on the chair’s backrest position. The headrest can be adjusted to improve access to the upper or lower arch, support different head and neck positions, and accommodate a wider range of patient heights and body types.
The LIGHT headrest is especially useful when repositioning the patient for examinations, restorative work, cosmetic dentistry, hygiene appointments, digital imaging, and other procedures that require clear access from different clinical angles. More precise head positioning can also help the dentist and assistant maintain a comfortable working posture while reducing the need to reposition the entire chair repeatedly.
Dual Rotating Armrests
The Linda Next includes rotating armrests on both sides of the chair to provide additional support as patients enter, exit, and reposition during appointments. Each armrest pivots outward to create unobstructed access when needed, then returns easily to provide comfortable arm support throughout treatment.
Combined with the chair's ergonomic knee-break design, the rotating armrests help improve patient accessibility while giving clinicians additional flexibility when positioning patients for examinations and procedures.
Seamless Memory Foam Upholstery
Tecnodent memory foam upholstery uses viscoelastic polyurethane that responds to body heat and gradually conforms to the patient’s shape. This helps distribute pressure more evenly across the seating surface while providing supportive cushioning for the back throughout longer appointments. Tecnodent incorporates the memory foam into a seamless molded upholstery design, combining enhanced patient comfort with a smooth surface that is easy to clean between procedures.
Nine Programmable Dental Working Positions
The Linda Next provides three operator profiles, each with three programmable positions. Up to three clinicians can save their preferred settings and recall them without repeatedly repositioning the chair between appointments.
Built-in programs include:
- Table position: Moves the chair into a flat working position
- Trendelenburg position: Provides independent powered tilt
- Rinse position: Raises the patient to a more upright position
- Last position: Returns the chair to the previously used working position
- Zero position: Returns the chair to its lowered patient-entry position
Precision Electromechanical Performance
The Linda Next uses low-voltage 24V DC linear actuators for powered lifting, lowering, backrest adjustment, and positioning. Advanced molded construction provides a strong supporting structure while preserving the chair’s clean, contemporary Italian appearance.
The chair has a maximum combined lifting capability of 661 lbs. This rating includes the patient and any equipment connected to the chair and should not be interpreted as a 661 lb. patient-only weight capacity.
Safety and U.S. Market Compliance
The Linda Next complies with the essential safety requirements of the European Medical Device Regulation MDR 2017/745 and is FDA approved for sale in the United States. The chair is also designed and preset for UL certification.
Integrated safety stops are located at the backrest, leg section, and controls to help protect the chair and surrounding equipment during powered movement.
Standard Features
- Italian craftsmanship and built to order
- Non-integrated electric dental chair design
- Accessible knee-break patient entry
- Powered lifting, lowering, and backrest adjustment
- Synchronized backrest and leg-section movement
- Automatically extending polyurethane foot section
- Independent Trendelenburg movement
- Three operator profiles with three programmable positions each
- Table, Trendelenburg, rinse, last, and zero programs
- Slow Mode for precise positioning adjustments
- Foot-operated joystick control
- Dual rotating armrests for improved patient accessibility and comfort
- Low-voltage 24V DC linear actuators
- Soft-start and soft-stop movement
- LIGHT multi-articulated headrest
- Seamless molded memory foam upholstery
- Symmetrical design for right- or left-handed dental professionals
- Safety stops at the backrest, leg section, and controls
- RAL 9003 white chair structure
Recommended Dental Applications
The Tecnodent Linda Next is designed for professional dental environments and may be used for general dentistry, dental examinations, hygiene appointments, restorative dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, digital dentistry, consultations, imaging, whitening services, and other procedures performed with appropriate clinical equipment.
Technical Specifications
- Minimum height: 19.7” (500 mm)
- Maximum height: 34.4” (875 mm)
- Backrest height adjustment: 2.4” (60 mm)
- Backrest tilt range: 0° to 90°
- Width: 24.8” (630 mm)
- Overall length: 78.7” (2000 mm)
- Trendelenburg angle: 21.5°
- Lifting speed: Approximately 0.87” per second (22 mm/sec)
- Net weight: Approximately 309 lbs. (140 kg)
- Maximum combined lifting capability: 661 lbs. (300 kg), including the patient and connected equipment
- Classification: Class I
- Applied-part classification: Type B
About Tecnodent
Founded in Italy in 1966, Tecnodent designs and manufactures ergonomic dental and medical seating for professional treatment environments. The company combines Italian craftsmanship, contemporary industrial design, polyurethane expertise, and modern engineering to produce dental chairs, treatment chairs, examination tables, and operator stools. Tecnodent products are developed with an emphasis on clinician access, patient comfort, hygiene, functionality, and dependable daily performance.
The Tecnodent Linda Next is intended for use in professional dental treatment environments. Delivery units, dental lights, stools, and other surrounding equipment are sold separately unless expressly included in the selected configuration.
Not sure which Tecnodent chair is right for your practice? Compare the Vale, Linda Evo, and Linda Next to see which model best fits your clinical workflow, patient population, and operatory design.
Upholstery Options:
Additional color options are available. Contact us for more information.
Available Upgrade Options
Infrared Remote Control – Position the chair from virtually anywhere around the operatory with a convenient wireless remote. Store and recall programmed positions at the touch of a button, or combine the remote with the joystick for maximum operating flexibility.
Available Accessories
Protective Foot Cover - a plastic cover designed to protect the chair from wear and tear.
Children's Booster Cushion – Improve seating height for younger visitors with a custom-fit booster cushion upholstered to match your selected chair color. Designed specifically for the Tecnodent Vale, it integrates seamlessly with the chair while maintaining a coordinated professional appearance.
Complete the Operatory with the Tecnodent Pluto Stool
Pair the Linda Next with the Tecnodent Pluto Ergonomic Saddle Stool for coordinated Italian design and adjustable operator seating. The Pluto features a sculpted saddle seat, high-density memory foam, adjustable height and seat tilt, an independently adjustable backrest, and a smooth five-caster base. An available foot ring provides additional lower-leg support when the stool is used at a higher working position. Stool sold separately.
