Digital workflow, “going digital,” digital dentistry, CAD/CAM – do any of these words resonate with you? They have been popping up all over the dental world in the past couple of years as the industry is rapidly changing.
If you are reading this, there is a chance that you have already developed a curiosity in this new cutting-edge technology and are beginning to think about adopting digital equipment for your laboratory’s workflow. Adding digital materials and equipment to your lab is an investment and a choice that could open many doors to attracting more business and expanding your offerings. It will give your lab a competitive advantage and will show your customers that you are an experienced lab.
We outlined some of the benefits of digital technology to your lab and business as you start exploring the variety of digital equipment out there.
Traditional impressions can warp, providing an inaccurate fit and margin errors with your restorations. Thanks to the improved accuracy with intraoral scanners, there will be fewer remakes. Accurate scans also allow for minimizing the cost of reproducing an occulusal. More accuracy equals a higher level of predictability in your restorations – and the result is more satisfaction from your customers.
There are more indications available with a digital workflow and with that comes more of a variety of materials. Take zirconia, for example, which provides a better quality restoration in a quicker amount of time.
More dentists are adopting chairside scanning which means communication between your lab and the dentist is greatly improved. Digital files give a better representation compared to a traditional impression and stone model, eliminating the chance for error.
This means happier dentists and a happier you. With such a fast turnaround time and improved accuracy, there is less of a need for temporaries and more comfort and better recovery for the patient – a win-win for both the dental lab and dentist.
Thanks for reading,
Your Zirlux Crew
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