Australasian Dentist Issue 93

CATEGORY AUSTRALASIAN DENTIST 85 Remarks from Dr Somana Using TRIOS Design Studio, the designed crown inserted with no occlusal adjust post cementation. The entire procedure was completed within a total of 75 clinical minutes. A decision, however, was made to complete this case over two appointments. This was due to limited clinical time available on the preparation day and time not being critical to the patient. During treatment, the biggest challenge for us was to create an aesthetic crown that met all the clinical requirements and, that would accommodate the patient’s parafunction and intermittent occlusal splint usage. For us, the ability to use the original tooth as a guide for designing the crown to minimal thickness stipulated by the material of choice and to aid in matching the existing occlusal splint was invaluable. This function along with the ability to LINICAL Fig. 12 Final restoration Fig. 14, 15 Original tooth used as a guide to design the crown to minimal thickness stipulated by the material of choice and to aid in matching the existing occlusal splint. Fig. 16, 17 Restoration placed in CAD block for milling Fig 18, 19 Final restoration seated. Fig. 13 Occlusion checked in virtual articulator record a patient’s specific motion in TRIOS Design Studio significantly improves crown design from a functional and an aesthetic/ anatomic perspective. These combined functions allow for a more predictable outcome. The clinical benefits of TRIOS Design Studio according to Dr. Somana: u Fast and accurate scans from the 3Shape TRIOS intraoral scanner u Simplicity and efficiency of crown design u Excellent marginal fit and therefore seal u Rapid turnaround time that if needed canbe achieved ina single appointment u Zero occlusal adjustment required post bonding of the crown u Minimal adjustment to existing occlusal splint u The ability to design the crown by using the original tooth as a guide in the pre- preparation scan u The ability to design, adjust, and adapt the crown to the patient’s own specific excursive movement OR with a traditional semi adjustable virtual articulator u Absolute confidence in the quality of the restoration produced with the TRIOS Design Studio workflow Benefits of the digital chairside workflow for my patients according to Dr. Somana u Simplified workflow u Far more comfortable experience u Turnaround times that is suitable to the patient and clinician’s requirements u Excellent results u Let’s change dentistry together www.3shape.com About 3Shape 3Shape is changing dentistry together with dental professionals across the world by developing innovations that provide superior dental care for patients. Our portfolio of 3D scanners and CAD/CAM software solutions includes the multiple award-winning 3Shape TRIOS intraoral scanner, the upcoming 3Shape X1 CBCT scanner, as well as market- leading scanning and design software solutions for both dental practices and labs. Two graduate students founded 3Shape in Denmark’s capital in the year 2000. Today, 3Shape has over 1,600 employees serving customers in over 100 countries from an ever-growing number of 3Shape offices around the world. 3Shape’s products and innovations continue to challenge traditional methods, enabling dental professionals to treat more patients more effectively. About Dr Kasen Somana Dr Somana has been in private practice for over 15 years and has been interested in digital practice for over a decade. He is globally 1 of only 15 clinicians endorsed by and in collaboration with 3Shape to help develop TRIOS Design Studio. With knowledge backed by literature and hands- on experience, he spent 18 months testing and trialing different digital workflows in order to formulate a methodology for successful digital integration and practice productivity. His aim is to help every practitioner to successfully embrace digital dentistry and be the best they can be through quality education and training. In addition to being the clinical director of CADD, Dr Somana is the principal dentist of Signature Dentistry in Toorak, Melbourne.