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Dental Tribune Middle East & Africa No. 3, 2017

32 CAD/CAM Dental Tribune Middle East & Africa Edition | 3/2017 Interview: How chairside CAD/CAM (MyCrown) changed my everyday practice By FONA IDS 2017 is the biennial exhibition where dental companies get the chance to showcase their latest prod- ucts and shape the next 2 years of dentistry. And this time, FONA came with the biggest news it has ever an- nounced – a complete integrated chairside CAD/CAM system for den- tists – MyCrown. We interviewed MDDr. Marek Šupler, MPH, one of the pioneers of MyCrown, on how he found using the system. FONA: How long are you using MyCrown now for? MDDr. Marek Šupler: I am using MyCrown since October 2016, for 6 months now. How did you fi nd the work- fl ow? Was it easy to learn? First, I made 2-3 cases on models, to get familiar with it – the software, how to scan. Then I used it for my fi rst patient. It was my friend and it was a very easy case – just a fi lling. But it took me 3 hours! It was too long but it was the fi rst time. I used half of the spray can, I wanted to scan every detail – which is why it was so long. The software was very intuitive from the beginning, I love the touch screen! In 5 steps you have a new crown, with MyCrown. The biggest challenge for you was if you scanned the treat- ment area well enough? Yes, because the other things I had done before – cementation, prepara- tion, isolation of the saliva. The scan- ning and software creation was the challenge. But it is normal as with any new technology. How did you fi nd the support you received from the FONA team? Perfect. First, I had a training which lasted 2 days. I learned how the soft- ware works and how to scan fi rst on a model and then on a patient. They answered every question I asked. I received continuous support. Then, 4-5 months later I received advanced training. It was on different materials I could use and glazing, staining the material and colour. After the mill- ing, with some materials the crown is rough. Then you have to make it look natural. How did MyCrown change your practice? When did you start to see the change? From the very beginning. I used to think differently. Now I started to think strategically how to treat my patients better. This kind of restora- tions are usually created for endo- dontic treated teeth. Before MyCrown, I mostly did fi ll- ings – so direct restorations, and small overlays. Now my approach was changing. As a crown can pro- tect an endodontically treated tooth better and would last longer, while still completed in one session, it is my fi rst choice instead of a fi lling. I discuss this option with my patients and they are happy. For them, to get a traditionally made crown on endo- dontic treated tooth is more com- plicated. They have to come more times, which takes extra time for them and me, parking in Bratislava city center is terrible, so they are hap- py. Same as me. Additionally, often there is complexity working with the lab. MyCrown changed my dental practice completely. Do you fi nd that you can see more patients now? Yes, defi nitely. People love new tech- nologies and they talk to each other. They tell their friends and the word spreads quickly. Also, people tell me I am improving. One patient that I have since the beginning of my prac- tice told me: “I can see you are im- proving, every next time I see you.” Who would you recommend MyCrown to as a professional in the fi eld? I think every dentist should have it. Because it’s a perfect tool for me to improve myself. I can see my resto- ration, preparation 40 times more than before. My fi rst scans were hor- rible and now I am improving in that area also. But not only from this side. It is also great for patients. Every den- tist who cares about their patients should give MyCrown a try.

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