Let’s Talk Digital Imaging explores the benefits of digital imaging putting one of our customers practices, Glendair Dental in the Practice Spotlight. The practice case study explores the opportunities and benefits of digital dentistry for practitioner, practice and patient. We take a look at the practical advantages of CBCT and offer our customers the chance to ‘get to grips’ with Return on Investment and let us quantify the potential savings and returns.
At Planmeca we understand as business owners it’s becoming more difficult for you and your dental team to take time out to visit the many dental exhibitions to see the latest ranges of product innovations and solutions on offer. Enter Plandemo. Planmeca has always driven dental innovation and now we are getting on board driving innovation to your door. On board PlanDemo you will experience world leading 3D CBCT, award winning dental units and our Planmeca FIT CAD/CAM system. To arrange a visit email sales@dbdental.co.uk quote ‘let’s talk digital dentistry’ or call 01484 401015.
Dentistry is no longer about Drill ‘n’ Fill. Innovations in dental equipment and treatments are driving dentistry in a whole new direction. The opportunities available with digital dental equipment are evolving all the time, to be at the forefront of the digital era you really need to experience the PlanFit first hand.
In an attempt to drive ‘Same Day Dentistry’ to your doorstep we have a mobile showroom facility, Plandemo, which is a state of the art mobile experience centre equipment with Planmeca’s latest range of digital solutions.
Planmeca Fit system puts you in the driving seat, giving you complete control of your designs. Scan the patient in minutes, check the scan. CADCAM software allows you to design every element of your restoration to achieve the perfect end result. You can even use this technique alongside Planmeca Proface which allows you to visualise exactly how the restoration affects the soft tissues of the face.
Planmeca PlanMill 40 allows you to design with ultimate precision.
We have discussed the benefits of using Planmeca’s integrated technology to drive forward treatments, but to really appreciate the benefits of this equipment you need to get hands on with it.
Planmeca has always driven dental innovation and now we are able to drive this innovation to your doorstep for ‘hands on’ experience with Planmeca’s state of the art mobile experience centre; PlanDemo. Fully kitted out with Planmeca’s latest range of digital dental solutions; from our high-tech Compact i Touch dental unit featuring class leading integration and automatic infection control, to our fully functioning ProMax 3D, ProX intraoral scanner and our full chairside CAD/CAM solution; Planmeca FIT.
Dental teams now have the opportunity to discover, learn and connect with our range of digital solutions and the advantages of implementing digital dentistry within their practice environment. To learn more and book your PlanDemo visit www.plandemo.co.uk .
Planmeca are the only manufacturer offering a CAD CAM system with open software. This means that dentists can invest in the equipment gradually at a pace that suits their budget and needs. The complete CAD CAM and milling system consists of the PlanScan, CAD CAM and PlanMill.
Each element it’s available to buy separately which allows you to start off with the PlanScan which allows you to take a digital scan of your patients’ teeth rather than using an impression, the open software allows you to send the scan to your lab for design and milling.
When you are ready to upgrade your system, you can add the PlanCAD Easy which allows you to design the crown yourself before forwarding to the lab for milling.
Alternatively, you may upgrade to the full system which allows you to digitally scan, design and mill the crown from scratch. The beauty of this system is that treatments can be done within one visit to the practice, within a 30 minute appointment slot; your nurse can take the digital scan, there is no need to store impression materials or patient impressions as digital files can be stored within your practice management software.
Return on Investment – email sales@dbdental.co.uk and ask to use our ROI Calculator to see how the figures really do stack up!
Digital is the future. Historically, to make a crown for a patient, dentists have taken an impression, fitted a temp, sent the impression to the lab, the lab mills the crown and sends it back to the dentist to fit.
Planmeca’s fully integrated CAD CAM and milling system shows integration at its best. It enables the dentist or nurse to take a digital scan of the patients mouth using the Planmeca PlanScan (no need for uncomfortable impressions), which is then transferred to the PlanCAD Easy system which allows the dentist to design the crown within the software. This information is used by the PlanMill 40 milling machine which mills the crown from a block within 12 minutes. A treatment that would have typically taken two appointments can now be done within one visit to the practice and complete within 20-30 minutes.
Have you considered the negative effects of referring your patients to another practice for a CBCT?
Time – multiple appointments are an inconvenience.
Competition – by referring patients to another practice you are effectively introducing them to your competition.
Professionalism – referrals are old school. Lifestyles are busier than ever, patients want to attend a professional practice that has the capability to offer all their treatment needs in one place.
Have you considered the costs of referring your patients for CBCT?
If you are referring four or more patients a month for CBCT, investing in a CBCT scanner could save you hundreds of pounds a month and minimise the negative effects discussed above.
Furthermore, you have the ability to generate revenue by offering a referral service to other local practices.
Although we are always taught not to judge a book by its cover we all know how important first impressions are, it’s up to you and your design team to ensure your first impression counts.
When designing or refurbishing your practice try to imagine the patient journey throughout the practice, from seeing the practice on the high street or on the web, to arriving in your waiting room. Consider the atmosphere you want to create for the practice and remember that every detail counts from sign writing on the outside of the building, to a coordinated reception area which reflects your branding and is attractive to existing and potential patients.
Take a look at some of our past projects; the atmospheres created at each of the practices are very different but all create an attractive and inviting atmosphere for patients.
