PRODUCTION OF LOCAL MODEL VIBRATING MACHINE (VIBRATOR) USING BATTERY AS THE SOURCE OF ELECTRICAL POWER AND USING PLASTIC MATERIALS AS THE LOCAL CONTENT

This research study, an investigation into the local fabrication of a Dental vibrator in relation to imported ones was carried out between November 2022 to June 2024. The construction took place at A- One Engineering service in Ibadan, Oyo state and it was examined by the dental professionals in the dental technology department, the local fabrication of dental vibrator was convey down- to the high cost of the imported ones and end the scarcity of this equipment. The experiment started by sourcing for an imported one and ideal materials to be used. The engineer survey the picture of the imported one to measured to get the ideal size, shape, edges and to know the various holes and parts. The plastic is then cut into sizes and parts, assembled together and welded accurately, all the rough edges of the equipment was grinded properly to smoothen thereby the various portion for bolt and knot to enter for closure of the vibrating machine. After the flask has been made, it is then taken to a painter for proper painting, the equipment then painted in off white colour. However, dental vibrator is an important equipment in dental technology practice which used for duplicating or pouring plaster and agar. Conclusively, the high cost of imported dental vibrator is the major problem and contribute to its scarcity and this prompt the students and dental which has successfully been achieved with the help of an engineer who fabricate it at a cheaper rate compared to the imported ones.