As dental practices make wider use of 3D printing technology, a growing number of dental professionals have found themselves looking into additive manufacturing to open new opportunities for clinical flexibility and patient care. But before simply buying a 3D printer, it’s extremely important to carefully weigh the options and find the best possible machine for your needs. Two popular choices …
Dr. Paul Zhivago’s Practice Insights
Dr. Paul Zhivago’s practice, DOWNTOWNDENTAL, treats patients who frequently travel all around the world. In order to rapidly deliver aesthetic results for his patients, Dr. Zhivago turns to 3D printing to rapidly deliver try-in and temporary veneers. This adds big value to his practice, as his patients mustn’t wait for several weeks to begin receiving the benefits of their treatments. …
Dr. Fung’s High-Speed Digital Wax-ups
Since he opened his practice, Silicon Beach dental, Dr. Fung has embraced digital dentistry. Advanced photography equipment, intraoral scanning, and integrated streaming services in his operatories. Despite his interest in digital, Dr. Fung still had his wax-ups fabricated using traditional methods. While he was happy with the results he received from his lab partner, he wanted to increase the speed …
3D Printer Speed Case Studies: SprintRay Pro
In-office 3D printing can help dental professionals control costs, increase case acceptance, and increase flexibility. If you’re considering adding a printer to your practice or are thinking of upgrading your current unit, you should consider the impact that 3D printer speed and throughput will have on your overall workflow. 3D Printer Speed By The Numbers SprintRay Pro offers incredible speed …
SprintRay Printers Used for Special Procedure at NYU Dental School
When doctors Elena Chachik DDS, Farhad Vahidi DMD, MSD, FACP, and Paul Zhivago DDS were faced with the rare patient presentation of a 15-year-old girl with amelogenesis imperfecta, they turned to CAD/CAM for an innovative treatment solution. Drawing on many years of experience, they tackled this case at the NYU Jonathan and Maxine Ferencz Advanced Education Program in Prosthodontics. Using advanced …
