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Should You Invest in Chairside Milling or 3D Printing?

How do milling and printing compare in durability and cost?

Which option provides the best long-term ROI for your workflow?

In this deep dive, Dr. Rustom Moopen shares his experience with CEREC, ExoCAD, and in-house fabrication, breaking down the real benefits and limitations of both technologies.

Dr. Rustom's IG: https://www.instagram.com/rustommoope...

From restoration strength to efficiency and investment costs, this episode unpacks what every dentist needs to know before taking the leap into milling, printing, and CAD/CAM workflows.

Protrusive Dental Pearl: Achieving the same effect (of the ‘Soft Clamp’ by Kerr) with a metal clamp without requiring a potentially painful palatal injection - Dr. Jo Cape (Protruserati) suggests using a cotton bud to apply topical anesthetic to the gingiva where the clamp will be placed, leaving it for a minute, improving patient comfort!

Key TakeAway:
Investing in technology like milling can lead to a measurable ROI.
Time management is crucial in dental procedures for efficiency.
Milling is a subtractive process, while printing is additive.
Mentorship is often more valuable than formal courses.
The dental industry is evolving with new technologies.
Understanding the nuances of dental procedures can enhance practice.
Early adoption of technology can set a practice apart.
Milling and printing serve different purposes in dental work.
Mock-ups can save time and improve patient satisfaction.
Milling offers more reliability than printing for dental applications.
The choice between milling and printing depends on personal preference and practice needs.
Milled composites have a proven track record of durability.
Printed splints may not hold up under heavy use.
Investing in milling technology can enhance practice efficiency.
Design software plays a crucial role in modern dentistry.
Understanding the strengths and weaknesses of each method is essential for success. Investing in dental software can be costly but worthwhile.
Learning design software is crucial for modern dentistry.
Milling is generally superior to printing for final restorations.
Regulatory considerations are important for in-house lab work.
Choosing the right milling equipment depends on practice needs.
Training and mentorship are essential for mastering dental technology.

Highlights of this episode:
0:00 Introduction
03:29 Protrusive Dental Pearl
04:59 Meet Dr. Rustom Moopen: Journey of Learning and Mentorship
09:21 Early Adoption of CAD/CAM Technology
11:54 The Practicalities of Chairside Milling
19:01 Emax Chairside Workflow
23:10 Printing vs. Milling: Understanding the Basics
26:48 Printed Mock-Ups and Workflow Integration
29:43 Comparing Milled and Printed Composites
32:07 The Future of Splints: Milling vs. Printing
35:50 Choices After Scanning a Tooth
37:16 Milling vs. Printing: Pros and Cons
41:11 Design Software and Training
49:28 Practical Applications of 3D Printing
53:42 Investing in Digital Dentistry
55:35 Printed Restorations vs Direct Composite
56:45 Regulatory Concerns
58:31 Investing in Milling Units
01:00:53 Ideal Candidates for Milling
01:03:49 Training and Resources

If you enjoyed this episode, don’t miss PDP137 – Q&A with a Dental Technician! https://protrusive.co.uk/137

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This episode is eligible for 1 CE credit via the quiz on Protrusive Guidance. https://protrusive.co.uk/ultimate

This episode meets GDC Outcomes B and C.

AGD Subject Code: 130 ELECTIVES (Product/technology training)

This episode aimed to provide an in-depth understanding of the fundamentals of 3D printing, milling, and digital dentistry, enabling clinicians to integrate these technologies efficiently into their workflow for improved precision, cost-effectiveness, and patient outcomes.

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