Streamlining dental workflows with digital solutions
Björn Roland introduces a digital workflow that simplifies and optimizes the creation of temporary crowns and implant planning. He highlights the evolution of tools in dentistry, particularly focusing on software that supports individual case planning and anatomical healing components. The goal is to reduce chair time and manual steps while increasing accuracy and consistency across procedures.
Precision through scanning and customization
Central to the process is a high level of digital precision, achieved through intraoral scans, scan bodies, and custom-designed crowns. Using Triple-A quattro scan techniques, the process captures detailed data of the crown placement, emergence profile, and healing abutments. The anatomical healing abutments are selected and positioned virtually using diagnostic software, making it possible to match the final crown design perfectly to the individual patient’s anatomy.
Efficient integration and laboratory collaboration
The workflow is designed to be seamless from clinic to lab. The anatomical healing abutment, once selected and scanned, becomes the basis for designing the crown. This data is transferred digitally to the lab, where 3D printing and milling can be executed using various platforms. The use of super translucent zirconium oxide for crown fabrication adds a natural, aesthetic touch, and polishing techniques are applied to enhance the final result.
A predictable and patient-friendly outcome
In the final steps, the crown is fitted onto a printed model to ensure accuracy, then cemented into the patient's mouth using adhesive primers. This method eliminates pressure points, reduces clinical risk, and delivers high satisfaction for both patient and clinician. The speaker concludes by emphasizing how the digital process has made workflows more predictable, time-efficient, and adaptable to the individual needs of each case.
Key Takeaways
- Digital workflows streamline procedures, reducing chair time and manual steps while improving consistency and accuracy in crown and implant planning.
- Advanced scanning and software tools enable high precision, allowing for fully customized, anatomy-matching restorations tailored to each patient.
- Seamless integration with labs boosts efficiency, with digital data transfer supporting quick fabrication and high-quality, aesthetic results.
