The Proof is in the Laboratory Comparison of Maxillary Full-Arch Implant-Supported Zirconia
Pinhas Adar MDT, CDT ☆☆☆☆☆
★ Master Ceramist ★ Keynote Speaker ★ Adar Success Academy ★ Million Dollar Coach ★ Author ★ Esthetic Restorations
With the advance of digital dentistry, it seems, ironically, that we have regressed with our esthetics. I hear dental professionals say “it’s good enough” about restorations they are putting in their patient’s mouths. Mediocrity is never acceptable, whether we are dealing with a single tooth restoration or an entire smile design. My goal is to not let dentistry go back to the “dark ages” simply because we now can use machines to make our jobs easier. As useful as they are, machines cannot do everything; it is still that 20% of the human touch that makes 100% of the difference.
I am dedicated to not following the crowd, being true to myself, guiding others by walking my talk, and raising the bar of what is possible.
I become provoked when someone says “that is impossible”; it gives me energy to prove them wrong. It is our choice to be the best that we can be and not just a product of our circumstances. We must serve with a positive attitude and be accountable for our own actions.
Many say, “We will soon be replaced by machines.” Well, I can assure you that if you settle for mediocrity in your work, then machines will certainly replace you.
The skills that we have learned as dental professionals can greatly enhance the quality of our patients’ lives. Yes, we can boast that we can mill a smile and single crowns with the push of a button. But we can provide even greater value by using our minds, experiences, and unique talents. Some believe the situation in which we currently find ourselves is “man versus machines.” But there is no such conflict. Rather, the reality is—and must continue to be—“man and machines.” It is true that machines bring more consistency and more productive opportunities. However, it is our individual talents and abilities that will solidify our position in the 21st century.
To read the clinical article by Pinhas Adar and Dr. Cheryl Pearson, please turn to page 28.
Clinical dentistry by Cheryl A. Pearson, DMD, AAACD, FAAID (Lexington, KY). Laboratory work by Pinhas Adar, MDT, CDT, AAACD (Atlanta, GA). The cover image was taken by Mr. Adar with a Nikon D300 camera body, 105-mm f/2.8 lens, ISO 200
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Stewart Dental Lab
7 年This is so true at this point with our industry!!!!!!