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  1. Terry Whitty

    Digital dentures?? Thoughts?

    Exactly ... lol
  2. Terry Whitty

    Digital dentures?? Thoughts?

    I think all valid what CHL says. However , I have dental customers that don’t even manage their own email... so in fact anything to do with a computer is “ difficult” or a challenge for them. Considering most machines in dental are now computer based and/or need some computer skills then there...
  3. Terry Whitty

    Digital dentures?? Thoughts?

    Yes I agree , buying a mill just to make Dentures is a decision that needs great thought. Possibly if you already have a Mill and would like to experiment then fine, But as a production centre Milling dentures all day it would be difficult to justify a big investment. This is Moreso true if...
  4. Terry Whitty

    Scanning Impressions and Printing Models

    Hi I think the fantasy answer is we need to work with good impressions of course the reality is we sometimes don’t get these. There are CAD programs you can use to tidy up impressions but it would depend what the issue is with the impression that will probably determine the outcome . I often...
  5. Terry Whitty

    Scanning Impressions and Printing Models

    Manually modifying? If you mean pouring up and scanning , yes. But when materials and methods are treated with respect it can yield acceptable results. And ...No I would never scan a printed model, pointless. As technicians we have been compensating for errors in the system for years be it...
  6. Terry Whitty

    Digital dentures?? Thoughts?

    To mill or print? Both are valid and at the moment yield different results . Printed dentures definitely have a place, government dentures, immediates, temporary, get out of jail dentures , try ins and long term temps. This technology will get better. Milling can give excellent results but...
  7. Terry Whitty

    Scanning Impressions and Printing Models

    We use many 3D printers but the Asia MAX is the most versatile one we have and also gives us the best results for crown and bridge models . We use exocad model creator to make a solid model with ditched dies and seperate dies.We print them all at once. Not into hollow models , for my money a...
  8. Terry Whitty

    How to laser etch aligners?

    There is no "low cost method" that I know of. There are alternate methods though. Try embossing.
  9. Terry Whitty

    Formlabs 2 3D Printer?

    I would love to see some real pictures of real crowns on real Formlabs models that someone has actually done in a real lab. Let us know how long it took you to setup and print..you know real time, all so real time of post processing. If some one would do that..it would be wonderful...and if...
  10. Terry Whitty

    3M Lava Esthetic Fluorescent Full-Contour Zirconia

    Ok to be fair..yes milling may have a shelf life and the "great promise" of 3D printing will one day print a ceramic material. How soon... well it can do it now, but the machines are expensive and the materials are limited. There is a lot of promises with 3D printing and always has been. The...
  11. Terry Whitty

    Angulated screw channel

    i should have said... accurately measure the magnitude of torque.... and apply delivery mechanism for the layperson ..LOL
  12. Terry Whitty

    Angulated screw channel

    Heraeus includes something interesting you don't need line of slight, it uses a flexible screwdriver " a flexible shaft portion comprising a plurality of wires twinned in a plurality of layers Second Patent I would Love to know how they plan to accurately torque that baby up!
  13. Terry Whitty

    Exocad installation problems

    PM me and i can help you. I am a reseller in Australia. I can download the latest version of the demo to your computer if you like and repair the install.
  14. Terry Whitty

    Dentsply Celtra

    How do you think doctors will accept the rise of non-emax glass ceramics such as Suprinity, Celtra, GC LiSi et al? Do you think the companies will do enough to help doctors accept these products and what are the real advantages for the doctor and the patient. I have not played with the press...
  15. Terry Whitty

    Looking for Lab CAP Multi FZ

    OH... i liked the mystery... the funny thing is I had labs swear that the CAP MULTI FZ was better than Noritake... Life is funny.
  16. Terry Whitty

    Birdbeak, ect wire benders

    Thanks gents! And I can spell Aluminium
  17. Terry Whitty

    Looking for a source to print Implant Studio stents

    If you have a ***decent*** 3D printer, use an approved material and have designed the guide correctly, you should have no issue printing a good guide. Saying that, you have to remember impressions are very important for the success of fit, there are lots of other things to consider as well, so...
  18. Terry Whitty

    Birdbeak, ect wire benders

    Check out Dentaurum Pliers, they have two types, EQ and Premium. The Premium have a 10 year guarantee https://www.dentaurum.de/eng/premium-line-17257.aspx For me i only use 3 or 4 Pliers. Adams, Aderer (three prong) and Young loop forming pliers. If I can't bend what i want with those..i need...
  19. Terry Whitty

    For Sale Full Service Lab Equipment

    Another one bites the dust
  20. Terry Whitty

    Swede suffers shrinking penis after dentist fits mouthguard

    Goldmember
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