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feature | with the Teneo is like comparing an old Mercedes-Benz with a new one. It is the same quality. The Teneo might be not as solid as the good old M1, but has more fea- tures that are useful. Patel: I was designing a new of fice, so I had a clean slate to work with. I did a great deal of research and com- parisons. For me, the look and the de sign were import- ant, as were function ality, integration, longevity and being able to sanitise it easily. I was instantly drawn to Teneo, because, as I said, I do not like clutter. The fact that every- thing was integrated was an instant attraction to me. I found solutions to all my wishes in the Teneo. It was an easy decision to make and we de signed the office around the units. Thank you very much for the interview. Susanne Schmidinger, Director Product Management Treatment Centers, Dr Marcus Riedl and Dr Mona Patel. Fig. 6 the design fulfils one as a person and one’s patients appreciate the result ing work. Riedl: Sometimes, it is about the little things. For ex- ample, my wife puts fresh flowers in every cor ner of the practice, which I love. However, design polarises. It di- vides our patients into at least two groups. Those who are interested in and impressed by our design appre ciate it, of course. Others do not. I believe that treatment units and high-end equipment establish a sense of profession- alism, quality and exclusivity. No patient can judge a den- tist’s quality and knowl edge at first sight, but, in the eyes of the patient, design and technology often are equiva- lents for quality, so good design will pay off. There are countless treatment units on the market and they differ a great deal. What did you consider when deciding on a system? Riedl: The treatment units are our workbenches—very expensive ones (laughs), but workbenches nonetheless. It has to be stable, easy to use, intuitive, ergonomic and comfortable for the patient, as well as for the dentist and the assis tants—and, of course, easy to clean. It has to aid our treatment and therefore our daily work as a den- tist. It is like the assistance systems in one’s car or a smartphone. A good design, of course, is welcome too. That is why the Teneo was our sys tem of choice. You both use Teneo. What sets the unit apart from those you have used before? Riedl: As a dentist, I have always worked with Sirona, now Dentsply Sirona. Therefore, there was no ques tion of the brand I would choose. In our previous office, we used the M1 for almost 30 years—I, of course, used it only for about ten years—and I did not want to change my hab- its and movements during treatment. Com paring the M1 CAD/CAM 1 2018 47