Technology
August 20, 2021 by The Smile Mission
The Smile Mission
Technology
Crown Milling Machine
The Smile Mission
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Dental crown milled in 30 minutes
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No need for 2nd appointment
Typical Dental Offices
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Dental crowns made at dental lab
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Patient wears a temporary crown for a few weeks
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Temporary crown’s color may not match other teeth
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Patient returns for a second appointment
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May have to numbed (injected) on returning visit
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May have more drilling on 2nd visit
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Possible 3rd, 4th. 5th_ visit if temporary crown breaks, damage to permanent tooth, or error in permanent crown.
3D Printing
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Dentures
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Clear Aligners
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Models
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Surgical Guides
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Nightguards
Typical Dental Offices
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Made in off site dental labs
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Extra appointments
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Longer waiting times
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Additional complications
Intraoral Scanner
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Easy impressions
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Saved forever digitally
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Very accurate
Typical Dental Offices
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Messy impression materials
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Patients may gag
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Higher risk of having errors
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Can be damaged in shipping
3D Digital X-ray
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Better control of speed, torque, power, and less sound
Typical Dental Offices
Most offices use air powered chairs which have limited control and are noisier.
