Here is another case, which turned out great (INMHO) that was a little tougher than the last at Implant Pathway. As I’ve posted before Implant Pathway is a teaching center in Tempe, AZ that works with New Horizons a non profit that delivers dentistry at low or no cost to the needy. I teach…
Are You a Primescan or Primes-can’t: Printed CEREC Guide 2 and Titanium Abutment from DESS/VHF on a Legacy 2 Case
Here is a case where I got to play with a few toys in my office. Patient needed an implant on #15, Legacy 5.2 by 10. Planned with CEREC Guide 2 and converted to STL with the help of Frankie Acosta. Printed in Surgical Guide resin on the Sprintray Pro. Contour healer placed…
Easy A: Simple Immediate Guided Legacy 2 Implant with Sprintray Pro 3D Printed Guide
Been doing some easy stuff as of late. Although there is nothing special about this case, it just shows how making and printing a guide takes almost no time and can give you some confidence in areas that are close to nerves. #29 Immediate can be pretty stressful with the mental nerve right…
DESS-Rupting the Milling World: $30 DESS Milled titanium abutment from the VHF Z4 mill on a Legacy 2 printed CEREC Guide 2 Case
This is a case where its good to know different Difgital Dentistry Systems, and know the right people! Frankie Acosta helped me out as when I scanned this case, CEREC Guide 2 was not available in Primescan, it is now though. I absolutely love the DESS titanium scan body. Its matte titanium and scans…
#prayforaugust Dr Niznick offers implant advice on a CEREC Guide 2 Legacy 2 Case on a relative: The Movie
In this video, Dr Gerald Niznick, the man who invented the Legacy 2 implant offers some advice on osteotomy preparation and insertion torque. We will be talking all about Smartbases and mills at the next 3D Printing Party in Richmond VA! April 17-18: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dental-3d-printing-party-richmond-va-tickets-89491999981 We are doing a CEREC…
All About that Base: .25mm Smartbase Screw retained crown on a Legacy 2 milled on VHF Z-4
This was a pretty simple case, so I debated posting it, but what the heck its a Monday. Immediate molar healed up after 6 months. Not a ton of keratinized tissue on facial, so no punches or lasers for me. Simple non releasing incision and Implant Direct Smartbase scan body. Paced contour healer. …
Somethings Off About This Case: Off Axis 3D Printed Temp on a Legacy Smart Base
This case was fun because it highlights the struggle: Screw access in the Anterior. Patient broke #8, crown and post are loose, fracture at the bone level. As you can see in the CBCT a proposed implant would have a screw retained crown with a facial access. Not sexy. I really wanted to do…
Pinkie and the Brain: Pink Implant Direct Smart Base and Milled Emax on the VHF Z4 Mill
This was a super easy case that was made even easier using the VHF mill and the new Implant Direct Smart Base system of ti bases. Placed contour healer 3 weeks ago. Tissue still maturing so maybe should have left another week. As you may or may not know the contour healers are engaging…
4 out of 5 Axes: 3D Printed Sprintray Off Axis Screw Channel on an Implant Direct Smart Base CEREC Guide Immediate Implant
I am going to start by saying that this is in no way a perfect case, but I did the best with what I had. Patient broke off #7, and I think most would say that the best treatment was cold steel, sunshine and a little titanium supplement. Planned the case for a CEREC…
Belt and Suspenders: Two Appointment Zirconia Hybrid with Imetric and Primescan
So, with a bit of sadness, this is my last case at the Brighterway Clinic. If you have been following my posts, I have been volunteering at Brighterway which is a dental clinic associated with a homeless shelter in Phoenix, AZ. The clinic also helps low income vets, battered women, and the working poor. …