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Dental Tribune Middle East & Africa Edition No. 5, 2015

lab tribune Dental Tribune Middle East & Africa Edition | September-October 20154C INLABMCX5.COM Experience new freedom in your lab processes breaking the chains of formerdependencieswithinLabandthenew5axismillingandgrinding unit inLab MC X5. Open for all restoration data, combining the largest material range and the possibility to machine both wet and dry disks and blocks – for no limitations to your production. Enjoy every day. With Sirona. Experience new freedom in your lab processes breaking the chains of formerdependencieswithinLabandthenew5axismillingandgrinding unit inLab MC X5. Open for all restoration data, combining the largest material range and the possibility to machine both wet and dry disks and blocks – for no limitations to your production. Enjoy every day. inLab MC X5: DENTAL LAB FREEDOM OF CHOICE. The Fascination of Simplicity By Dr. Patrice Lalet, France A fter 30 years of research and development, CEREC is so highly user-friendly that tasks can be handled quicker, more easily and more success- fully. Using dental CAD/CAM technology for the first time is easier than you would think and is worthwhile for all dentists. New software features, which further enhance user comfort and offer additional treatment safety, make the system especially interesting to newcomers of all ages. Starting outintheworldofCAD/CAMpro- ductionisnotnormallyacausefor concern for younger dentists who have grown up using PCs, mobile phones and tablets. And experi- ence has shown that even less technology savvy dentists quickly getusedtothecomputersupport- makingtreatmentsextremelysafe thanks to its intuitive operation. Nevertheless, during this initial period, CEREC training is highly recommended to allow users to learn how to use the system as quickly and safely as possible. Intuitive user guidance leads to impressive results CAD/CAM technology is ap- pealing thanks to its impressive results. Its usability means that evendentistswhohavenotgrown up as “digital natives” can use CEREC easily. An easy-to-operate camera replaces the conventional impression technique using a tray and impression material. Quick, digital, extremely precise – and no prior powdering is required. The various restorations are then de- signed with the intuitive CEREC software with user guidance and active feedback. The subsequent in-house production of the res- toration ensures precise results and enthusiastic responses from patients. It also increases the val- ue added in the practice. And the Fig. 1: Initial situation Fig. 3: Virtual tooth model with initial proposals in the CEREC software Fig. 5: Insertion of the finished crowns Fig. 2: Anterior teeth after preparation Fig. 4: Check of the contact points Fig. 6: Satisfied patient after comple- tion of the treatment possibility of single visit dentistry which leads to more comfort for the patient and the dentist. Brief case report A very typical example for CEREC treatment is presented in the fol- lowing case: A 42-year-old patient came to my practice to improve the look of her anterior teeth. Sincetheteethemergedattheage of 6 or 7 years she suffered from a lack of enamel. So we decided to make crowns on lively teeth. With the aid of the CEREC Bluecam we captured the preparation, the an- tagonist and the bite situation and the 3D preview appeared on the monitor in the CEREC software. On the basis of these intraoral im- pressions the software generated a virtual 3D model. When gener- ating the initial proposal for the fourcrowns,thesoftwareusedthe Biogeneric modelling function. We sent the design of the restora- tions to the CEREC milling unit and clamped a bloc made of zir- conia-reinforced Lithium-Silicate. The translucency of the ceramic assured very natural looking teeth. We added stain and glaze to obtain this result. After characteri- zation, we placed the crowns and the patient could leave the prac- tice with a new nice smile. Quo vadis, cerec? Powder-free impressions in natu- ralcolors,designinginanintuitive softwareandthegrindingofawide range of innovative materials - all these treatment steps are possible ineverypracticewithCEREC.Itis the only professional CAD/CAM system worldwide, which allows you to offer all-ceramic restora- tions in a single visit with a clear conscience.Usingthelatestdigital technology there are no limits to construct fully anatomical bridges as well as implant restorations. With the patient specific surgical guides CEREC GUIDE 2 for a safe placement of implants and the CEREC ORTHO software for or- thodontic treatments CEREC ena- blesanincomparablybroadrange of applications to the practitioner and the patient to ensure optimal treatment result. Dr. Patrice Lalet has been a CEREC user for 13 years and received his certification as a CEREC trainer from ISCD in 2004. Dr. Lalet is member and co-founder of the French CEREC training team e-dentisterie. About the Author

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