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Lab talk, the good, the bad, and the ugly
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<blockquote data-quote="RileyS" data-source="post: 361189" data-attributes="member: 3360"><p>I always say you get what you pay for so it's usually worth it to go with the most expensive equipment hands down. That goes for mills, air compressors, dust collectors, printers, computers, zirconia, ovens, both porcelain and sintering, and so on. I've gone cheap and the expensive equipment makes life easier. Also, don't fall into the trap of buying everything from one supplier as they will lock you into only having certain options available many times. Best to spread it out among multiple vendors to keep things open. Make sure you're ready or your assistant's are ready to trouble shoot computer and equipment problems as they arise because Murphey loves to show up as frequently as possible with this stuff! Ha!</p><p>With what you're wanting to do you'll definitely want two mills at the minimum though.</p><p>Try to keep your same integrity you have now with regards to lab work quality. If anything was acceptable it will be an easier transition for you. But if you wanted things to look natural fit healthily then you'll want to cook your zirconia overnight make sure your prep shapes are something your chosen system can handle to mill sealed margins and contacts. I've seen a lot of doctor-turned-lab-guy crowns and there are very few that look ok, and great looking work (most of this websites labs do great work) is pretty rare. Most of the chairside work is just awful. Like really sad for the patient. The super fast zirconia infuriates me when an account who was the most demanding of perfection starts to proudly cement those chalk teeth cause they could do it in a day. If I ever did that work they would be calling and letting me know about it! Shocking. So just do your best for the patients! My wife was butchered by dentists and their crappy crowns so I'm a little sensitive...</p><p>But, again, start with the high quality expensive equipment.</p><p>Good luck to you in your future endeavor!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RileyS, post: 361189, member: 3360"] I always say you get what you pay for so it's usually worth it to go with the most expensive equipment hands down. That goes for mills, air compressors, dust collectors, printers, computers, zirconia, ovens, both porcelain and sintering, and so on. I've gone cheap and the expensive equipment makes life easier. Also, don't fall into the trap of buying everything from one supplier as they will lock you into only having certain options available many times. Best to spread it out among multiple vendors to keep things open. Make sure you're ready or your assistant's are ready to trouble shoot computer and equipment problems as they arise because Murphey loves to show up as frequently as possible with this stuff! Ha! With what you're wanting to do you'll definitely want two mills at the minimum though. Try to keep your same integrity you have now with regards to lab work quality. If anything was acceptable it will be an easier transition for you. But if you wanted things to look natural fit healthily then you'll want to cook your zirconia overnight make sure your prep shapes are something your chosen system can handle to mill sealed margins and contacts. I've seen a lot of doctor-turned-lab-guy crowns and there are very few that look ok, and great looking work (most of this websites labs do great work) is pretty rare. Most of the chairside work is just awful. Like really sad for the patient. The super fast zirconia infuriates me when an account who was the most demanding of perfection starts to proudly cement those chalk teeth cause they could do it in a day. If I ever did that work they would be calling and letting me know about it! Shocking. So just do your best for the patients! My wife was butchered by dentists and their crappy crowns so I'm a little sensitive... But, again, start with the high quality expensive equipment. Good luck to you in your future endeavor! [/QUOTE]
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