As you enjoy perusing the booths at this year’s Midwinter Meeting in Chicago, you’ll get up close and personal with some of the industry’s newest innovations, latest gadgets and blingy instruments. Some are nice-to-haves, but many more are staples of dental practices, improved over time.
Regardless of what booths you meander past, be sure to find your way to Planmeca. Today, one of the largest privately held dental manufacturers globally sets the stage to be a real player in the CAD/CAM space. With the new Planmeca FIT system, dental practices have everything they need to make single-visit dentistry a reality in their office.
While intraoral scanning and chairside mills are not new technology, the latest from Planmeca makes them easy to attain and implement so doctors can begin enjoying the benefits to both the practice and the patients.
“I’ve been a beta tester of new CAD/CAM technology for many years,” said Dr. William Flora, a busy general dentist in Elkhart, Ind.
Flora and his team have recently tested Planmeca’s new FIT system, which includes the new PlanMill 35 chairside mill and enhanced Planmeca Emerald S intraoral scanning software. His findings are more than positive.
“I’ve been a fan of Planmeca’s mills for years. I have an original PlanMill 40 and PlanMill 30 S that are still in use today — they are workhorses that keep going. I expect the same will ring true for this new mill. I’ve been milling zirconia, glass and hybrid ceramics on this mill, and I have no complaints. The final restorations are beautiful, including the fit. I haven’t had to make adjustments at all. The accuracy is spot on. I can also easily switch from wet to dry milling with a flip of a switch if I use a different block material.
“The Emerald S scanner is improved too. It’s really fast. My assistants have had no issues scanning a full mouth in a matter of minutes. Even my new hire is scanning like a pro. I think this is a great system,” he said.
The impact of incorporating CAD/CAM technology is profound. Patients are starting to expect conveniences from their dentists, such as coming in for a crown and leaving with the final restoration. They’re also looking for a practice that can handle all their needs, from orthodontics to implants. Having this technology makes these and so much more possible.
As for the practice, having a CAD/CAM system is one of those investments that pays for itself. Just ask a representative for an ROI analysis. If you decided this was the year to take the plunge, they can take your practice data and show you what your potential savings could be.
So enjoy the Chicago meeting, check out the latest types of cement, get your free toothpaste but take some time to investigate practice transforming technology by stopping by Planmeca’s booth, No. 1219. The Planmeca FIT system is well priced, and the impact on your practice is immediate and lasting.
(Source: Planmeca)
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