Master the art ofsimplicity

Within modern day dentistry, the needs of the population have become more complex. Patients are living longer and our way of life is providing plenty of unique issues for the dental team to manage, whether due to our lifestyles, habits or diet. As such, prioritising convenience and simplicity wherever possible is vital to avoid becoming overwhelmed, and be able to deliver exceptional outcomes for every client.

Successful treatment results often go hand-in-hand with prime investments, but the beauty of simplicity is that less is often more. It’s not about how much you buy, but rather whether what you invest in helps you meet the needs of your clients, who in turn can offer a better experience to their patients. Streamlining workflows may also help to save on costs as well as time, which are often precious within this profession.

WHAT CONTRIBUTES TO SUCCESS?

Focusing on one of the most innovative developments in dentistry, dental implant treatment has established itself as a popular patient preference. Patients around the globe are experiencing the benefits of this modality, and it’s clear that dental implants are able to dramatically improve a patient’s quality of life, in addition to being a dependable source of revenue for dental practices. Clinicians who place the implants have access to first-class training, meaning they’re able to tackle even the most complex of cases. Dental technicians can also undertake training and gain support, helping to refine their skills in the design and fabrication of implant-retained prosthetics and frameworks. The plethora of digital options have also helped to streamline treatment workflows, from planning software to imaging technologies. The implant systems and components on the market today have increased dramatically in quality, which means clinicians and technicians have more choice than ever before.

A major factor in the success of a treatment is co-ordination between the dental team, namely between the dental practice and the dental laboratory. Even with the outstanding advancements made within the industry, communication is still a simple yet vital tool that can influence the final treatment outcome.1 Quality communication can also improve the experience for both the clinician and the technician. Modalities such as digital tools have helped to simplify the passing of information between the practice and the laboratory, but are there further ways to streamline this relationship, prioritising simplicity where it’s needed most?

A Simpler Portfolio

For both dental technicians and clinicians, a simpler product portfolio can make life all that much easier. In particular, for clinicians who don’t have a large number of implant patients, but plenty of cases where they need to replace/repair an implant crown, a simpler, more flexible selection of products does away with time spent seeking out and ordering the correct components. Essentially, a more versatile yet streamlined selection removes any unnecessary stepsgranting peace of mind, too.

For the dental technician, a diverse range of multi-platform components, compatible with all major implant systems, can be a boon for the laboratory’s workflow. Choosing multi-system components will help to streamline tool selection and reduce the need to stock various types of products. If their clients’ patients present with implants from various suppliers, they’d be in a prime position to support the clinicians with compatible abutments and components. Money can be saved through simplifying the laboratory’s products, and also through satisfying clients. As you know, satisfied clients are a benefit for business - they exemplify the standard and quality of the laboratory’s work, and word-of-mouth is still a trusted method of gaining new clients.

So, dental technicians should communicate with their clients and suggest products that will help to simplify this stage in the dental implant treatment. At the end of the day, the goal is to provide dental work that is long-lasting, beautiful and comfortable, while avoiding overcomplication and unnecessary stress. Maintaining communication between the laboratory and the practice is another key factor.

The Value Of Versatility

Investing in multi-system implant abutments and components will be appreciated by your clients, as well as for your profit margins, as they’ll save you valuable time and money.

Leading manufacturers will also provide a guarantee for their products, demonstrating quality and assurance, so you’ll have peace of mind that your work will be long-lasting.

Dental technicians are prime players in the dental implant workflow, so it’s vital that you have the right products at hand to support your clients and their patients. The Medentika® Multi-Platform System (MPS), from the Straumann Group, provides an attractive solution for dental professionals working with multiple implant systems. With Medentika®, you hold all the aces, because our extensive MPS range includes connections to all major implant systems. By delivering multi-platform components and abutments that are durable, fully compatible and priced affordably, the cards are stacked in your favour. Combined with German precision engineering and a lifetime guarantee, you’ll always have a winning hand with the Medentika® MPS.

Nowadays, the choices for products and systems in dentistry are endless. While many of these innovations help to save resources such as time, money and labour, too much choice can sometimes encourage inefficiency. Simplicity, an ethos that promotes quality over quantity, can help to improve the experience at every step of the treatment pathway.

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REFERENCE

1 Al-AlSheikh, H.M. (2012). Quality of communication between dentists and dental technicians for fixed and removable prosthodontics. King Saud University Journal of Dental Sciences, [online] 3(2), pp.55 - 60. Available at: https://core.ac.uk/download/ pdf/82375626.pdf [Accessed 24 Nov. 2022].