Download - LABORATORY COMMUNICATION
LABORATORY COMMUNICATION
PRESCRIPTION FOR SUCCESS
Stefan Ursu CDTAesthetic Dental Studio, Inc.
NYUCD International Aesthetic Program
Traditional Communication
Methods
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“A3... but a bit darker”
Modern/ContemporaryCommunication
Types of Communication
•Photography & Video
•The Aesthetic Checklist
•Shade Selection
•Shade Matching Devices
•Facebows and Articulators
•The Prescription Form
•Direct Patient Contact
Photography
Traditional Photography
•Take Stills
•Hold on to the case for two more days while developing shots
•Delays with unusable pictures
•Slow and Costly
Vs...
Digital Photography
•Unlimited photos via the internet.
•Fast viewing and upload
•Free Developing!
ARMAMENTARIUM
• Digital SLR camera with memory card
• Micro/Macro lens with 1:1 ratio ability
• Ring or dual flash system
• Shade guides
• Retractors
• Occlusal mirrors
Digital SLR
(Single Lens Reflex)
Camera with memory card
Digital SLR Camera
CanonNikon
Macro/Micro Lens
Nikon Micro 105mm F2.8 VR
Sigma EX Macro 105mmF2.8
Canon 100mm Macro EF
Macro/Micro Lens
Flash Systems
Flash Systems
Nikon R1C1 with Commander Wireless Speedlight
Flash Systems
Canon Twin lite MT-24Ex Flash
Settings
Facial
Dento-Facial
Dental
F-StopW.
BalanceShutter Speed
Film Speed/ISO
5.6
22
32
125
125
125
200/100
200/100
200/100
Shade Guides
Shade Guides
Vita 3D-MasterVitapan Classical
Vitapan Classical
•Easy to use•The most
commonly used shades A1-D4
•Universally known/used as a standard
•Arranged Based on Hue Groups
Shade Guides
Vita 3D-Master
• Arranged By Value
• 29 Shades including 3
Bleached Shades + 52
Intermediate Shades
• Easy 3-step Shade
determination
Shade Guides
Instructions for Use
Step 1•Hold shade guide
at arm’s length
•Determine
lightness level
(value) of tooth
by scanning the
top shadetab in
each group
Step 2
•Determine color saturation (chroma) within the chosen group
•Determine the Hue yellowish (L) reddish (R)
Step 3
•Laboratory Pictures
Tips For Taking Shades
Tips For Taking Shades
1. Take shade prior to anesthesia and/or
preparation
2. Use natural light or daylight lamps
3. Go with your first decision
4. No bright colors
5. Take shade early in the day
Tips For Taking Shades•Try to sit down
•Have patient sit on normal chair (if
possible)
•Rest your camera elbow in your
midsection
•90 degrees or slightly higher
•Use pre-determined settings to focus
Retractors
Retractors
Occlusal Mirrors
Occlusal Mirrors
•Durable
•Autoclavable
•Helps educate
patient
•Increases case
acceptance
Video
• Real-Time Diagnostics
• Occlusal Schemes
• Parafunctional
Movements
• Ability to Choose Best
Shot
Video
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Video
Tips For Taking Video
Tips For Taking Video
•Use plenty of ambient light
•Use a great camera stand
•Autofocus lens with Vibration Reduction (VR)
Shade Matching Devices
Daylight Lamp(5500 K)
Vita Easy-ShadeCompact
Vita Easy-ShadeCompact
Aesthetic Checklist
Aesthetic Checklist
•Chair-side system
•Simplifies treatment
plan
•Great case
documentation
Facebows & Articulators
Facebows & Articulators
-Why Use a facebow & Articulator?
Question:
Answer:
-To reduce chairside adjustments leading to expensive remakes and lost time.
• NOTAn Articulator
Rather..
A Model Holder
Facebows & Articulators
Facebows & Articulators
Why not?...
Facebows & Articulators
• Photos Courtesy of Peter Pizzi
Facebows & Articulators
Kois/Panadent
Facebows & Articulators
Artex
Facebows & Articulators
Denar D5AFully Adjustable
• A “Calibration “Key” should be used by both dentist
and lab.
*Reminder!
How to Use the Facebow
Prescription form
Aesthetic Diagnostic Wax-ups
Aesthetic Diagnostic Wax-ups
•Visualize final outcome
•Which teeth get full coverage or veneers
•Act as guide for final preparations
•Increase case acceptance
Preparation Aids
Preparation Aids
•Facial Reduction Guide (three-plane reduction)
Preparation Aids•Incisal
Reduction Guide (with palatal stop)
Preparation Aids
•Prep Suggested Model
- Compares lab-
prepared models with dentists’
preps
Pre-Operative Photos
Pre-Operative Photos
Pontic Design
Direct Patient Contact
Dentist
Patient
Technician
In Summary...
Types of Communication
•Photography & Video
•The Aesthetic Checklist
•Shade selection
•Shade Matching Devices
•Facebows and Articulators
•The Prescription Form
•Direct Patient Contact
Now
Now
Wake Up!!!
Thank You!