Medit Innovation Day 2023 - From Scan to 3D Printing using Medit ClinicCAD by Dr. Matt Nejad

Summary

Dr. Matt NAD showcases how digital dentistry, through Medit Clinic CAD and 3D printing, revolutionizes restorative workflows. By leveraging AI tools for precision and using materials like SprintRay’s Ceramic Crown, Dr. NAD creates high-quality restorations in a single appointment. He shares clinical case studies, demonstrating the time-saving benefits and affordability of 3D printed crowns, inlays, and bridges. With costs as low as $7 per unit and minimal chair time, digital solutions are transforming patient care, enhancing efficiency, and setting a new standard in dental practice.

Takeaways

• 😀 Medit Clinic CAD is revolutionizing the workflow from scan to 3D printing in dentistry, enabling faster, more efficient restorations.
• 😀 Digital Dentistry has advanced significantly, offering high-quality, precise restorations that improve both the speed and cost of treatment.
• 😀 Medit Clinic CAD's AI tools, such as auto-margining and automatic path of insertion, simplify the design process, saving time and effort for dental professionals.
• 😀 The integration of Medit apps with 3D printing allows for same-day permanent restorations, reducing the need for provisional restorations and multiple visits.
• 😀 Digital workflows and AI-driven design can achieve extremely accurate margins and occlusion, minimizing adjustments during restoration delivery.
• 😀 The use of high-quality 3D printing materials, like Sprint Ray’s Ceramic Crown, allows for fast, durable, and affordable permanent restorations.
• 😀 The combination of digital impressions, design software, and 3D printing reduces reliance on traditional methods, improving precision and patient outcomes.
• 😀 Digital dentistry also provides significant cost savings, with restorations made for as little as $7 per unit, helping improve access to quality care.
• 😀 Medit Clinic CAD is versatile, supporting a range of applications from crowns and bridges to inlays and onlays, all created in a single appointment.
• 😀 The ability to quickly design, print, and deliver restorations in under an hour provides huge benefits for both dental professionals and patients, improving efficiency and patient satisfaction.

Q & A

What is Dr. Matt NAD's professional background?

Dr. Matt NAD is in private practice, working full-time five days a week. He is also the managing partner of a large group practice and is involved in education through the NAD Institute, which offers courses on biometic and aesthetic dentistry.

How has digital dentistry transformed Dr. NAD's practice?

Digital dentistry, especially with Medit's suite of apps, has revolutionized Dr. NAD's practice by enabling the creation of a wide range of dental restorations and appliances, from study models and splints to permanent crowns. This transition has allowed for faster, more efficient procedures, reducing the need for multiple appointments.

What is the Medit Clinic CAD and how does it improve the dental workflow?

Medit Clinic CAD is a software that helps streamline the process of creating dental restorations. It allows for quick and precise design of crowns and other dental appliances, using AI-assisted tools for margin marking, path of insertion, and tooth placement. It significantly reduces design time and enhances accuracy.

What is the benefit of using AI-assisted tools in Medit Clinic CAD?

AI-assisted tools in Medit Clinic CAD, such as the margin marking feature, save considerable time and increase accuracy. These tools can propose accurate margins and path of insertion, which can be fine-tuned by the user, making the process of designing restorations faster and more precise.

What types of restorations has Dr. NAD been able to create using 3D printing?

Dr. NAD has been able to create a variety of restorations using 3D printing, including diagnostic casts, splints, clusal guards, provisional restorations, and most recently, permanent restorations such as crowns and inlays.

How long does it take to create a permanent restoration using Medit Clinic CAD and 3D printing?

Using Medit Clinic CAD and a SprintRay printer, it is possible to create a permanent restoration in as little as 45 minutes. The process includes scanning, design, printing, and finishing, all within a single appointment.

What is the role of the SprintRay Crown Kit in this workflow?

The SprintRay Crown Kit plays a crucial role by enabling faster printing of permanent restorations. It allows the restoration to be printed quickly and efficiently, often in less than 10 minutes, helping to make the entire process faster and more cost-effective.

How does Medit Clinic CAD help with occlusion and anatomy adjustments?

Medit Clinic CAD offers tools like the morph and remove brushes, allowing users to fine-tune occlusion and tooth anatomy. These tools help ensure the final restoration fits well and maintains the desired anatomical features, reducing the need for adjustments after printing.

What material is used for printing permanent restorations, and why is it significant?

The material used for printing permanent restorations is called Ceramic Crown from SprintRay. This material has a high filler content, allowing it to be classified under CDT codes for ceramic restorations, even though it is 3D printed. This makes it a viable option for permanent restorations.

What advantages does using Medit Clinic CAD and 3D printing offer to patients and dental practices?

Using Medit Clinic CAD and 3D printing offers several advantages, including reduced treatment time, improved precision, cost-efficiency (with restorations priced at $7 per unit), and the ability to complete procedures in a single visit. This not only improves patient experience but also enhances the overall efficiency of dental practices.