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E-Max cad cost vs Pressing cost
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<blockquote data-quote="BobCDT" data-source="post: 116921" data-attributes="member: 3119"><p>Hope it OK with everyone. I'm going to go off topic a bit and bring to light some additional pros for milling. </p><p>Let's look at a business model that includes a workflow of a crown in an hour from a lab to local (say a 20 mile radius) dentist. This would require a digital chair side scan, a mill in your lab and milling, finishing and a delivery of the restoration. This can be done with several ceramic blocks including e.max. This will cost more to manufacturer than pressing a milled wax up. The added costs can be added to the price of the restoration along with a priemium for the service. If the docs and or patients want or need this service they will pay for it. </p><p>Think about the potential. As a business person it can help control this geographical area. This is a workflow that China nor the large labs can't compete with. It will open doors that you have been unable to get into. In addition, if a doc in your area is thinking Cerac this provides the same patient experience, superior restoration, much smaller learning curve, much smaller investment. I believe many docs would rather go for this service than spending $125K for Cerac. </p><p>For the lab this workflow really provides a service that's extremely difficult for others to compete with. And, it's impossible for others to compete unless there proximity is local to yours. </p><p>In conclusion, milling glass may be more costly than milling wax and pressing when it comes to lithium disilicate. But, it's short sited to base the decision solely on economics. </p><p>For those of you interested in growth this is a possibly a great way to obtain new customers.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BobCDT, post: 116921, member: 3119"] Hope it OK with everyone. I'm going to go off topic a bit and bring to light some additional pros for milling. Let's look at a business model that includes a workflow of a crown in an hour from a lab to local (say a 20 mile radius) dentist. This would require a digital chair side scan, a mill in your lab and milling, finishing and a delivery of the restoration. This can be done with several ceramic blocks including e.max. This will cost more to manufacturer than pressing a milled wax up. The added costs can be added to the price of the restoration along with a priemium for the service. If the docs and or patients want or need this service they will pay for it. Think about the potential. As a business person it can help control this geographical area. This is a workflow that China nor the large labs can't compete with. It will open doors that you have been unable to get into. In addition, if a doc in your area is thinking Cerac this provides the same patient experience, superior restoration, much smaller learning curve, much smaller investment. I believe many docs would rather go for this service than spending $125K for Cerac. For the lab this workflow really provides a service that's extremely difficult for others to compete with. And, it's impossible for others to compete unless there proximity is local to yours. In conclusion, milling glass may be more costly than milling wax and pressing when it comes to lithium disilicate. But, it's short sited to base the decision solely on economics. For those of you interested in growth this is a possibly a great way to obtain new customers. [/QUOTE]
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