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One year ago, we embarked on the digital denture journey. It’s been a year of learning, growing, and paying attention. We have learned what works, and what doesn’t. It has grown from a basic workflow, into something more niche, and paying attention to the basics of digital dentures will help us take the next step. […]
A lot is going on in your mouth at night. If your patients are like many in this country, they’re grinding or clenching their teeth, which can lead to an array of issues, and many times they’re not even associated with the teeth themselves. This is the clinical definition of “Bruxism”. It’s the involuntary clenching […]
The requests for esthetic partials kept coming. So we had to answer. Five years ago when we were asked if we provided non metal partial options, we would quickly say, “Nope, they’re not a high enough quality, and metal frameworks are still the standard of care.” Today, in 2019, while we may still love our […]
Everybody’s digital workflow is slightly different. The subtle differences are what differentiates the end products, the indications, and how it fits an individual lab or clinician. This post is going to describe one such workflow, and details the intended uses of the end product. We started looking for a digital solution for complete dentures a […]
So much success of an immediate denture case revolves around setting expectations correctly. We can go into the technicalities of record taking, and case planning, but proper expectations also deserve a place in the conversation. Can you think of an immediate denture case that seated and delivered like a charm? Or how about the contrary, […]
Making new dentures is great. As a denture technician, I’m able to start from scratch in most cases, and make something far more beautiful and functional than what the patient had prior. As a clinician, I’m sure it’s an amazing feeling to see a true transformation in someone’s mouth, and thus, helping to change their […]
If you’re reading this to find the secret sauce to avoiding a problem then here it is: The digital movement in dentistry isn’t going to solve all of your problems! Surprised? Aren’t we being told that deploying assets right away into an all digital workflow is going to revolutionize how we do things? It doesn’t […]
This past weekend, Interchrome Dental Lab extended a helping hand to our fellow Virginians at the 2018 Missions of Mercy that was held in Wise, Virginia. Being able to contribute to valuable missions like this is a cornerstone of our lab that we not only believe in, but look forward to being a part of. […]
Even the best frameworks need subtle adjustment from time to time. Because of inconsistencies in impression materials, and dimensional instability of stone models, and now as we’re learning new realities involving CAD/CAM materials, both for printing and milling, it is still a necessity to know how to properly adjust an RPD frame. Today, we’ll specifically […]
It was once said by a very wise technician that a great relationship between a dentist and his lab was like an “emotional bank account,” and it was measured in heart tissue and stomach lining. Socrates or Plato couldn’t have said it better! Even though a deep concept, it’s one that rings very true. Do […]