5 Topic Commentaries

Efficient Chairside Restoration of a Fractured Molar With a Biocompatible CAD/CAM Crown

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  Omar Zidan, BDS, HDD, MS, PhD

  Associate Professor of Restorative Dentistry

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  University of Minnesota School of Dentistry

  When you create a virtual digital model, the patient can get a crown in one visit—and they’re amazed.

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  Geraldine Weinstein, D.D.S.

  Clinical Associate Professor

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  University of Florida College of Dentistry

  But now we get it the same day and we can provide the patient with the restoration immediately.

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  Robert A. Nerone, DMD

  Assistant Professor and Director of Chairside Digital Dentistry

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  University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine

  And it just keeps growing—we’re on pace to produce close to 800 crowns annually using the digital technology.

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  Markus B. Blatz, DMD, PhD

  Professor and Chair of Preventive & Restorative Sciences; Assistant Dean for Digital Innovation and Professional Development

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  University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine

  The vast majority of crowns and single-tooth indirect restorations are now being done in house,

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  Julián Conejo, DDS, MSc

  Clinical CAD/CAM Director

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  University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine

  and I foresee that in the next couple of years we’ll be doing 100% digital impressions.

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