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I'm looking to replace my old Medit Identica lab scanner that was given to me in 2017. I am a one-person fixed lab with low volume of work. About 70% of my work is using stone models. I am wondering if anyone has an opinion on the DOF EDGE HD scanner and the Medit T500. Looking for info on...

Hello everyone--I am looking for sources for removable soft tissue printed implant models from scans. I want the model to include the implant analog as well. I am working with one company, but I would like to have other options available. I am a one-person lab so I do not require large number...

I am looking for some advice/guidance. I currently work with several dentists who use a Primescan scanner but don't send files to me. A new dentist has expressed interest in sending scans to me. I was able to resurrect my old Cerec inLab username and password to log into Connect Case Center...

I am looking for a internal and surface staining/shading system for monolithic zirconia, PFMs and layered lithium disilicate. I use emax Ceram to layer facial cutbacks on my zirconia crowns, GC Initial to layer on lithium disilicate and GC MC to layer my PFMs. I am looking for...

I am selling my d.sign porcelain system. It represents the Vita A-D shades. It includes, paste opaques, dentin and deep dentins, incisals and specialty porcelains and shade guides. Not all shades are part of the kit. Each bottle contains differing amounts of the porcelain powders. Not all...

Yesterday I received a letter from Ivoclar that d.sign porcelain will be discontinued by the end of this year. I haven't tried or heard anything about the replacement porcelain, IPS Style. I'm looking for any info on this porcelain before I decide to buy into it. Has anyone been using it? Can...

I have a Vita Zyrcomat sintering furnace and power module that I no longer use. I purchased it in 2005 and used it 2-3 times a week for the first 4 years. I run a small dental lab and I was the only person who used this furnace. My clients's demand for zirconia dropped off and I used it maybe...

I am looking for a milling facility to accept my stl files design for zirconia crowns using the FX zirconia from Amann Girrbach. I have one client who specifically wants this zirconia for his cases. Anyone have any suggestions?

I am reviewing my fees tonight and want to know if anyone knows of an industry average for the weight of porcelain used to layer a PFM or zirconia coping. I have not kept track of the pre- and post-layering weights so I am hoping someone knows of an average for the industry.

Although I have been using them since I started working with emax, I don't like the original emax shade pastes, particularly on monolithic zirconia. They do not apply evenly and I see small particles after firing. I like and use the Empress Universal shade pastes whenever possible. I have also...

I know this may be a strange posting, but I am soliciting opinions from all quarters. I am facing cataract surgery in both eyes. I have been nearsighted since 9 years old and in the last 15 years have been wearing glasses, now with progressive lenses. I use my natural eyesight for very close...

I purchased the exocad design software last December. Being a one-person lab I decided to delay purchase of a DOF or Medit Hybrid lab scanner because of cost. However, I realize I need real-world design practice with my software. As it turns out the one dentist who can send digital files to me...

For a few years now I have been processing credit card payments for 2 of my accounts. I am now down to only one account who wants to use a credit card. I discovered today that my processing company is charging me $10/month for the statement mailed to me. No free option available from them...

I am selling a 1000 unit AK Dongle that ran my Compact milling unit. There are 234 units remaining on the dongle. I am listing it for $200.00 with free shipping.

Thanks to the input from all of you about CAD systems and scanners I am close to making a purchase. My question revolves around resellers and the support they offer to the user. I would greatly appreciate any thoughts on who is giving good tech support.

Anyone have info on how durable these scanners are? What repairs can I expect once I have purchased the scanner. What usually breaks? Is there a yearly service call required? I'm trying to anticipate the cost of maintaining the equipment.

Does anyone have suggestions for outsource lab for emax? I will be purchasing exocad system and am looking at outsourcing my emax instead of pressing inhouse. Trying to maximize the scan and cad system purchase and increase my production. I've talked to Wieland Mill. Most outsource labs...

I would like advice on how the exocad system can accept Trios scans. The official portal is to purchase the 3Shape Inbox for $2400 and a yearly fee of $1400. For a one-person lab with one Trios Dentist it is a rather steep price to pay. I've been told that the Trios file is an STL file. I've...

I am looking into changing from my outdated CEREC inLab scan and mill system to being able to accept scan files from several kinds of chairside systems, design and send to outsource center for models, copings and full contour. Currently I work with a dentist using iTero and one that just...