This blog post by Dr. Austin Vetter is a testament to the transformative power of 3Shape's technology in modernizing dental practices and improving patient outcomes.
His story lets you uncover the benefits of 3Shape Automate and TRIOS intraoral scanners, from enhancing precision and efficiency to boosting patient satisfaction, in the realm of modern dentistry.
Watch his lecture here to see how he revolutionized his dentistry
As a dentist dedicated to embracing the latest advancements in dental technology, I have witnessed firsthand the transformative power of integrating digital workflows into my practice. My journey began with buying an analog dentistry practice that was struggling to keep up with the demands of modern dentistry.
That's when I decided to incorporate basic digital intraoral scanning. My practice has now evolved into a sophisticated, AI-enhanced operation using 3Shape's innovative products, and we've seen a significant improvement in these areas.
It started with a dental scanner
At the core of our digital transformation has been the adoption of 3Shape's TRIOS intraoral scanner and 3Shape Automate, an AI-powered platform that has revolutionized our approach to dental restorations. 3Shape Automate not only speeds up our design processes but also ensures a level of precision that was previously unattainable.
This dental Artificial Intelligence tool suggests a design for crowns or nightguards, which we can review and approve, making the workflow seamless and much more efficient. The TRIOS Scanner, on the other hand, provides high-quality, detailed scans that serve as the foundation for our digital workflows.
It’s all part of the same ecosystem
3Shape's Dental System has allowed us to keep all digital workflows interconnected—from scanning with TRIOS to designing and milling in-house. This connectivity ensures that we maintain high accuracy and consistency in our restorations. By implementing these technologies, we've significantly reduced the time it takes to deliver final restorations to our patients. We can often even deliver within the same day, dramatically enhancing patient satisfaction.
We control much more of the entire process
Moreover, integrating 3Shape's solutions into our practice has empowered us to improve operational efficiency and expand our service offerings. We can now handle more complex cases in-house, which previously would have been outsourced. This control over the entire process not only reduces costs but also improves our patients' overall treatment experience.
It’s a way to future-proof your practice
I encourage other dental professionals to explore how 3Shape's comprehensive digital solutions can be incorporated into their practices. Embracing these technologies not only future-proofs your practice but also provides a significant competitive edge in the rapidly evolving field of dentistry.
In conclusion, the journey from basic digital scanning to a fully integrated digital suite with AI capabilities has been revolutionary for my practice. The ability to deliver high-quality, precise dental restorations rapidly is just the beginning. As we continue to explore and integrate further advancements, the potential to improve every aspect of dental care is limitless.
What the practice looks like
Dive deeper into one of Dr. Vetter’s cases and see how he prepared and placed 6 crowns in 2 hours with the 3Shape software ecosystem.