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My dentist used this setup last time I got a crown. I got to watch as she adjusted the shape and then watch the milling. I didn't get to see it come out of the
by CrazyStat 6y ago
My dentist used this setup last time I got a crown. I got to watch as she adjusted the shape and then watch the milling. I didn't get to see it come out of the kiln, which I'm told is quite a sight since it's still glowing red hot when they take it out.
It's impressive tech and the crown fit better on the first try than my previous crowns that were done the old fashioned way.
- aspenmayer 6y agoI forgot to mention the fit is better due to the software; it can simulate occlusion from adjacent teeth and also from opposing teeth, and marks in red areas of overlap before you even mill the part, which helps get consistency and minimizes repeat visits and rework. Thanks for mentioning the bit about the forge/kiln, as I haven’t seen that part either. The major pain point in his workflow is working with scans from older scanners and their file format quirks. He usually opens those scans in a less-capable but more compatible software, then exports to the format his main software uses, which is made by the vendor of his milling machine. Definitely risks of vendor lock-in, but he is aware of the trade-offs and is always looking for better technology. The pricing of the hardware and software seems pretty steep and maybe ripe for disruption, but for his workflow, he’s still pretty happy with how much he makes for how hard he works.