GAP Australasian Dentist Sept Oct 2020

Category Australasian Dentist 99 • updated design • easier width adjustment • easy sway tension adjustment • lifetime structural warranty • also available in NEW Pro Small model for narrow pelvis • standard style forward back lockable tilt available www.salli.com.au ph 1300 048 112 PRO The new Salli Pro raises the bar yet again when it comes to premium ergonomic seating. Further improving on unique features such as pressure reducing design, width adjustment and active sitting, the Salli Pro is the perfect choice for dental staff looking for an ergonomic solution that actually works. “I had a patient call in two days ago, who said that he had lost his retainers. Fortunately, we had scanned for retainers on him, so we simply printed the models and fabricated the retainers. We then put them in the mail and he had them the next day! Given that in Tennessee we have only been able to see patients on an emergency basis, which will last until April 13th, the ability for an assistant to go [to the practice] and do this for a patient builds huge value for the patient as well as for the practice. Now, I don’t have to worry about retreating a case because during this time we can only see emergencies,” said Dr. Burton. Formlabs Dental’s complete 3D printing solution enables any dental practice or lab to create accurate and consistent parts for a wide range of indications. Since writing this article Formlabs have released a new software to further improve speed, quality, and reliability of the Form 3B. With this latest update to their PreForm software aligner models and restorative models print times have improved by 25-35% . u If you would like to learn more, or to talk to one of Formlabs local resellers please email viktor.haddo@formlabs.com. Replacement Aligners and Retainers With Ease The digital workflow also comes with some added benefits compared to traditional techniques. “Since things are digital, if a patient loses an aligner or retainer, we either just print another model and fabricate or we have them bring in their model and make another retainer quickly. The analog alternatives are a huge time suck on the practice as well as an inconvenience for the patient. Our most expensive resource in the practice is time. This makes the digital workflow significantly advantageous,” said Dr. Burton. This feature came in handy recently when the state regulations due to the COVID-19 pandemic forced the practice to see patients only on an emergency basis. could always try this as a solution,” said Dr. Burton. Speed vs. Fitting 3D Printing Into the Workflow of a Practice Dr. Burton runs a small in-house lab with a Form 2, a Form 3, and the latest Form 3B dental 3D printers. “The print time of 6-8 models using Grey Resin works well as overnight prints can be removed in the morning and a new print can be started first thing. Then, after lunch, before starting seeing patients, another print can be removed and started and then the same for the end of the day before leaving. Other printers with smaller build plates, but faster print times don’t seem to fit as well from a workflow perspective in a busy orthodontic practice,” said Dr. Burton. “Many people seem to be focused on the speed of prints, which doesn’t make that much sense because few orthodontists want an assistant to be leaving the clinic every hour to post-process prints and start new prints. It sounds nice and generally, we think faster is better, but for a practice without a full-time lab person, a faster printer with a smaller build plate seems to be nothing but a disruptive force,” said Dr. Burton. company profile