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    What big case dentistry really takes

    Aug. 15, 2024
    This is a full arch case I recently prepped and inserted. Drop a comment with any questions on our process you can copy!
    David R. Rice, DDS, Chief editor

     Big time cases need some things from us.

    1. The right tech. Scanners and software are amazing. Yes, you can still go analogue. Ask below if you have questions!
    2. The right materials. This is a "begin with the end in mind" thing. Know the optimal result (the final material) and work backwards to make sure you set your lab up for success.
    3. The right techniques. Big cases are a big investment for our patients. Having strong clinical operating procedures and solid process on game day, and…
    4. The right gear. Shout out KaVo for killer electrics! Precision, accuracy, and power. I'm totally in love with how much easier these case are for me today.
    About the Author

    David R. Rice, DDS | Chief editor

    Founder of the nation’s largest student and new-dentist community, igniteDDS, David R. Rice, DDS, travels the world speaking, writing, and connecting today’s top young dentists with tomorrow’s most successful dental practices. He is the editorial director of DentistryIQ and leads a team-centered restorative and implant practice in East Amherst, New York. With 27 years of practice in the books, Dr. Rice is trained at the Pankey Institute, the Dawson Academy, Spear Education, and most prolifically at the school of hard knocks. Contact him at [email protected].

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