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    Validated Milling Center or Implant Companies not selling new products

    I posted something along these lines before, but can't find the thread. But get ready, you will be cut off the supply line... Keystone has new products, but wont sell them to labs unless they go through the process of becoming a 'Validated Milling Center'. Has any of you gone through the...
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    Amann Girrbach Motion 2 or 3 owners, any regrets?

    Good morning y'all I am in evaluation of a new mill. I am also looking at the Amann Girrbach mills. Is there anything I have to be aware of with the Amann Girrbach mills? As always, thanks in advance and happy Friday :-) M
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    Help with - Sybron Pro XRT - implant compatibility.

    Do you guys have any knowledge or info on this implant brand? As far as I know, they closed down shop. But one of my clients is asking me if I can get parts. Is it compatible with any of the known brands? This is the technical info of the implant in question: SybronPro XRT implant - 4.1x13mm...
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    Implant 'Lab' screw drivers

    I have been using the ones from DiamoDent, but it seems they are no longer available. What are y'all using? Thanks in advance, Michael
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    E.max, best intra oral polishing set?

    Hi all As the title says, what do you guys recommend your clients for polishing e.max or zirconia intra oral? Thanks in advance! M
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    Alternatives to JP-Vest?

    As you may know, JP-Vest is no more available in the US. I am looking for alternatives. I have tried Cream Vest from DVA, but don't like the reaction layer and subsequent poor fit, especially with thin margins. I have used Speed vest and Henry Schein's, too. But they do not compare favorable to...
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    Need help (implant identification...)

    Good day, y'all I got these images from one of my clients. I think I have seen that interface before, but I can't remember the brand. If any of you can help, I'd appreciate it! Screw is about 2.9 mm in diameter...
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    Lets talk Ivoclar's new prices for zirconia discs...

    Recently, Ivoclar adjusted its prices for the various zirconia discs upwards, b quite.a bit! For example, a 16mm Multi MT costs now $230.-, when not too long ago it was about $160,-, depending on the discount you had with them. I assume the same goes for other consumables. Haven't checked in...
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    Renova Implants options?

    Good morning! Who has parts or is able to custom mill for the Renova platform? Preat has locator abutments but I need an abutment of some sort. Thanks in advance, M
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    Some go the extra length...

    https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2020/12/18/wisconsin-dentist-charged-breaking-teeth-so-he-could-crown-them/3954528001/
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    PrograMill PM3 - PM5 users here?

    I am due for an upgrade from my Wieland Mini. Nothing wrong with it, but the 4 axis limit the use in implant cases. So, the most 'logic' upgrade would be a PM3. I have seen reports on the PM7 here, but as far as I am aware, nothing on the PM3 or PM5, which are different from the PM7. So, if...
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    Outsourcing to China - pre-during-post Covid19

    Morning, y'all So, as a follow up to this thread: https://dentallabnetwork.com/forums/threads/viral-chinese-crowns.30709/, we are six months in, since we condemned China for selling us 'virus crowns', only to realize that we are in the same boat and had to shut down our economy, too, a month...
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    Getting better milling quality - Wieland Mini

    Inspired by the ZirkonZahn post, I think, I don't get the best out of the Wieland Mini mill. I am specially thinking of the 0.3 mm bur, which seems to not getting any use. I feel, what ever we do doesn't make any significant difference. I am on Zenotec V 6.10.31 Beta. So, if any of you knows...
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    ZirCad Prime issues...

    Inspired by the recent discussion on Nexx Multi, Katana ST, ZirCad Multi etc, here: Anyone have good shade accuracy experiences with ArgenZst or Nexx ZR multi ? and here: Katana STML shade issue, I want to share a couple images of issues I have with ZirCad Prime. One of them is, like 'Car 54'...
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    'Sure-Bond' from DVA - Any experience?

    So, I just got his flyer for 'Sure-Bond' in my lates delivery from DVA. It is supposed to be a 'one size fits all', NON FIRING wash application for all ceramics, be it Zr. or Lithium dislocate. So, you apply it and layer directly onto it, without prior firing. Anyone has used it, is it any...
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    Hourly and annual salary numbers for dental laboratory technicians

    Well, for those who want to know how much they can make as a technician: https://www.dentalproductsreport.com/lab/article/hourly-and-annual-salary-numbers-dental-laboratory-technicians-0
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    Imtec Implants - Custom milled abutments?

    Good morning y'all I have full lower case with old Imtec implants, 5 of them. As far as you guys know, is there a custom milled solution available out there? I know Titan has parts, but we are looking for a more individualized solution. Or any other company carrying parts? Thanks in advance! M
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    Upgrading Scan PC - HP z240 - 3Shape

    Good day y'all So, the stock PC is getting a bit long in its teeth. Before I ditch it for something new, I want to upgrade it with more RAM, SSD and maybe a better GPU. Have any of you guys done so and did you encounter any issues? My question would be: How much RAM can I 'ram' into the...
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    Is this type of restoration possible in 3Shape?

    As the title says, I this possible in 3shape? All digital and in one 'setting'? I would scan Ti abutments and for now, it will be in PMMA. Would I need a certain module? Thanks in advance, M
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    What implant is it... Question

    One of my client sent me these images with the age old question: Do you know what implant this is? Thanks in advance! M
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