DigitalDentalLeaders

We are an all-digital dental laboratory that strives to provide a restoration experience that you can trust and that your patients will promote.

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Take a careful and complete bite scan and verify it after the case renders. When taking a full bite scan, finish the scan pattern rather than stopping early.

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When scanning a case, don't stress about non-critical embrasure spaces, non-critical lingual of the opposing, and data outside the gray box.

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When scanning critical aspects of a case, capture the contact and occlusal aspects that need to be in contact with the restoration(s).

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When scanning the margins, remember that tissue and tooth structure look the same to a scanner. Clean the margins with a micro brush.

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Margins should always be clearly visible and distinct from the tissue or saliva in the scan: we recommend double packing cord and removing the top one before scanning.

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When submitting cases for posterior units, a quadrant scan that includes the canine works well.

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Ensure the contacts and occlusion of the temporary have a precise fit. A thin articulating foil can help to check the details on contacts and occlusion.

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Always evaluate the opposing and bite and check the occlusal clearance carefully.

Using the preop scan, cut out the prepped tooth and take a preliminary scan of the prep before packing cord.

Check scanner occlusal indicators for clearance.

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Always evaluate the opposing and bite and smooth off sharp, deep opposing cusps.

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When adjusting adjacent contacts:

1) Adjust with a fine, parallel diamond. Removing up to 0.25mm of enamel is safe.

2) Smooth with a fine, parallel, non-criscut carbide to keep the draw and breadth but also clean up the micro scratches from the fine diamond.

[DigitalDentalLeaders @ddldental]

Create broad contacts for an ideal restoration.

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When prepping, adjust the adjacent contacts so they are parallel with the prep and with each other for draw and breadth.

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Always include a stump shade photo if the prep is darker than the surrounding teeth.

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When prepping a case, prepare the unit(s) for the best digital restoration possible under the circumstances.

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[DigitalDentalLeaders @ddldental]

For normal cases, take a preop scan:

// A preop scan lets you record the bite before the patient is numb.

// A preop scan gives you the data to more quickly check the occlusal clearance on the prep during the procedure.

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When selecting the shade:

// Select the shade before taking the preop scan and prepping. Once the teeth dehydrate, you will not get a reliable shade.

// Take a picture with the shade tab(s) visible, lining up the incisal edge of the tooth with the incisal edge of the shade tab.

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For successful restorations, use additional retention when needed. Well-placed grooves and box forms increase retention, especially on short preps.

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For clear margins, double pack cord and remove the top one before taking the scan. Beware of double margins!

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The goal is to have nearly parallel walls; be careful of undercuts! Taper the walls between 4° and 8°.

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