{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Protrusive Dental Podcast","title":"Basics of 3D Printing, Milling and Digital Dentistry – PDP224","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/072ebcbc\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4227,"description":"Should You Invest in Chairside Milling or 3D Printing?\nHow do milling and printing compare in durability and cost?\nWhich option provides the best long-term ROI for your workflow?\nIn this deep dive, Dr. Rustom Moopen shares his experience with CEREC, ExoCAD, and in-house fabrication, breaking down the real benefits and limitations of both technologies.\nFrom restoration strength to efficiency and investment costs, this episode unpacks what every dentist needs to know before taking the leap into milling, printing, and CAD/CAM workflows.\n https://youtu.be/fgQnrDfXnqI \nWatch PDP224 on Youtube\nProtrusive Dental Pearl: Achieving the same effect (of the ‘Soft Clamp’ by Kerr) with a metal clamp without requiring a potentially painful palatal injection – Dr. Jo Cape (Protruserati) suggests using a cotton bud to apply topical anesthetic to the gingiva where the clamp will be placed, leaving it for a minute, improving patient comfort!\nNeed to Read it? Check out the Full Episode Transcript below!\nKey TakeAway:\nInvesting in technology like milling can lead to a measurable ROI.\nTime management is crucial in dental procedures for efficiency.\nMilling is a subtractive process, while printing is additive.\nMentorship is often more valuable than formal courses.\nThe dental industry is evolving with new technologies.\nUnderstanding the nuances of dental procedures can enhance practice.\nEarly adoption of technology can set a practice apart.\nMilling and printing serve different purposes in dental work.\nMock-ups can save time and improve patient satisfaction.\nMilling offers more reliability than printing for dental applications.\nThe choice between milling and printing depends on personal preference and practice needs.\nMilled composites have a proven track record of durability.\nPrinted splints may not hold up under heavy use.\nInvesting in milling technology can enhance practice efficiency.\nDesign software plays a crucial role in modern dentistry.\nUnderstanding the strengths and weaknesses...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/hLSIeRiYSp0oTfIk0BzEukFutShD18hH3f6fq4QHsWw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lZmM0/ZTNjYzdiZDJhNGFj/MzBiYmU2NTUwNmM2/NzQ2My5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}