Everyone would agree that the science of dentistry has moved forward at a quantum pace over the past few years, but what about the art of dentistry? Let’s face it (and smile, please) — most patients are more concerned about the appearance of their teeth than they are their oral health. And when procedures move beyond routine maintenance and into the realm of cosmetic dentistry, the profession has as much in common with Michelangelo as it does with Hippocrates and Pierre Fauchard. read entire article

02/07/2006
A Dental Lab Products article in the January 2006 issue, titled "CAD/CAM: ARE YOU IN?" is definitely getting the Dentists' attention. The percentage of Dentist's prescribing lab-fabricated CAD/CAM crowns jumped from 18% to 27%, a 50% increase in 13 months. There is a definite market trend that is growing amongst dentists accepting CAD/CAM restorative options.

01/01/2005
Article: Moving away from Metal
by Jeff Paulen
Published in Dental Economics

Television programs such as “The Swan” and “Extreme Makeover” have brought cosmetic dentistry into the homes of millions of Americans, so it is no surprise that dental patients are becoming more concerned with the aesthetics of their dental work. In line with this trend, metal-free alternatives such as Zirconia (ZrO2) ceramic substrates are gaining in popularity for crown and bridgework. They offer superior aesthetics, as well as strength that is comparable, if not better than, traditional porcelain-fused-to-metal, or PFM, restorations. Preparation techniques for many all-ceramic systems are similar to traditional PFM crown and bridge techniques, so they are easy to incorporate into practice. Thus, clinicians are realizing benefi ts in both patient satisfaction and referrals.
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