09/24/2006
A Lab's Lab: When Laboratory Outsourcing Makes Sense
Published in Doctor of Dentistry
By Dan Walker

Laboratories are an indispensable component of any dental practice. They give dentists the ability to provide patients state-of-the-art technology and products that would otherwise not be affordable, no matter how large or small their practice.

But where do labs turn when they need a laboratory solution that's not available in-house?

Just like the dental practices they serve, laboratories are primarily local or regional operations, and can vary both in size and the resources available to quickly process work coming from their constituent dentists. And with new technology often requiring up-front investments measured in the millions of dollars, labs are increasingly turning to outsourcing as a way to immediately grow their business.
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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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