{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Protrusive Dental Podcast","title":"Digital Articulators Explained with Seth Atkins – PDP230","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/9716f136\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4190,"description":"We use articulators to help ‘mimic’ our patient’s jaw movements, to ultimately do less adjustments/revisions in the future.\nBut are digital articulators there yet? Or is analog king?\nOr is digital dentistry just flashy tech with no real-world benefits?\nCan a virtual articulator truly match the movements of your patient’s jaw?\nIs a CBCT really better than a facebow—and WHEN should you use which?\nIn this cutting-edge episode with Dr. Seth Atkins, we dive into the world of digital articulation—exploring how tools like virtual articulators, CBCT alignment, and 3D-printed provisionals are transforming clinical workflows.\nYou’ll learn how to combine analog wisdom with digital precision, improve lab communication, and make full-mouth rehabs more predictable and efficient than ever.\nFrom mounting accuracy to motion capture, this episode is your ultimate guide to articulating smarter in the digital age.\n https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fT31Ecf_kDo \nWatch PDP230 on YouTube\nProtrusive Dental Pearl: Always send your lab the color version of your digital scan — the PLY file — not just the STL. STL shows shape, but PLY shows color — like markings and tissue detail. Ask your lab: “Are you seeing color, or do you need the PLY?”\nBetter scans = better results\nNeed to Read it? Check out the Full Episode Transcript below!\nKey Takeaways:\nDigital methods can enhance accuracy and patient outcomes → but only when used intentionally.\nUnderstanding both analog and digital techniques is crucial → they complement each other, not compete.\nMentorship plays a significant role in advancing dental education → experience accelerates clinical confidence.\nDigital workflows can significantly reduce chair time → and improve patient comfort in the process.\nThe integration of CBCT with digital workflows enhances diagnostics → giving clearer insight into static and functional relationships.\nDigital provisionals offer a cost-effective and efficient solution → saving time, money, and frustration for both...","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}