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Assuming most people here are fully capable of producing nice looking anterior FCZs - however, I would posit that most people here would agree that a well-done eMax or PFZ crown is probably going to be inherently more esthetic.
That being said, some dentists will attempt to use an FCZ in the anterior to save money. Sometimes they go well, and sometimes they require a bit of work to make them esthetically acceptable to the patient. I just had a conversation with a client regarding a patient's expectations because he had chosen to do a 4-unit anterior FCZ splint. I tried to get him to change to a PFZ after hearing that the patient wanted her restoration to look as good as possible. His replay - "We already have a financial arrangement with the patient based on the FCZ fees" So, I told him that had no such agreement and I wanted to make it clear that I would do the best job to my capabilites, but any additonal work to make the patient happy - layering or custom staining - would be at an additional charge. He accepted that, but not happily.
My question -
Has anyone developed a disclaimer for anterior restorations? Something that might head off such discussions?
That being said, some dentists will attempt to use an FCZ in the anterior to save money. Sometimes they go well, and sometimes they require a bit of work to make them esthetically acceptable to the patient. I just had a conversation with a client regarding a patient's expectations because he had chosen to do a 4-unit anterior FCZ splint. I tried to get him to change to a PFZ after hearing that the patient wanted her restoration to look as good as possible. His replay - "We already have a financial arrangement with the patient based on the FCZ fees" So, I told him that had no such agreement and I wanted to make it clear that I would do the best job to my capabilites, but any additonal work to make the patient happy - layering or custom staining - would be at an additional charge. He accepted that, but not happily.
My question -
Has anyone developed a disclaimer for anterior restorations? Something that might head off such discussions?