NEWS BYTESMONA DENTAL LAB

JUNE/JULY 2017VOLUME 2, ISSUE 3

Published by Mona Dental Lab, LLC, 1250 Stellar Dr., Oxnard, CA 93033. Phone: 805-861-8882.

18440 Sherman Way, Suite B, Reseda, CA 91335. Phone: 818-618-0110.

Website: http:/ /monadentallab.com E-mail: monadentallab@gmail.com

Mona Dental Lab, LLC's Ben Kwasney, left, Mona Montazer, center, and Sina Rad, were in attendance at LMT's Lab Day West on May 20 in Garden Grove. The trio interacted with attendees and answered many questions regarding their CAD technology offerings.

DIGITAL CORNER

3D-pr int ing technology in the dental lab is useful for dent ists operat ing int raoral cameras.

I f you are one of those dent ists for tunate enough to be ut i lizing the technology, what do you do when you need a pr inted model? Send it to us. We can pr int high-quality models up to 16 microns! That is accurate enough to fabr icate crowns over your prepped and scanned abutments. We are hoping the technology will lead to more full-arch scans for removable cases.

I f you have not invested in int raoral scan technology, we can pr int your study models. We offer digital model storage so you can save valuable space in your pract ice. Need the physical model? Give us a call or email and it will be pr inted within 2-3 business days.

Our scan-and-store service is $10 per arch. Our scan, store and opt ion for future pr int is $25 per arch.

A stone model was scanned and printed in Med690 resin for use in fabricating a removable partial denture framework.

Work on display at Lab DayMona Dental L ab, L L C, was

represented at L MT Magazine?s L ab Day West on May 20 in Garden Grove. The annual show at t racts lab owners, supply vendors and purveyors of the latest dental lab technology.

We were one of the few domest ic labs to be showcasing our work and offer ing outsourcing services to other labs.

On display, were CAD part ial denture frameworks, 3D-pr inted models, CAD surgical guides and TCS flexible part ials and Karadent clear CAD frameworks.

L ab Day West presents

opportunit ies for our staff to part icipate in cont inuing educat ion through a var iety of seminars.

Included in this edit ion of News Bytes is some useful informat ion from Preat?s presentat ion: Removable Opt ions for the Edentulous Pat ient . The seminar was at tended by Mona Dental L ab co-owner Ben Kwasney.

Also in at tendance at L ab Day West for Mona Dental L ab were company president Mona Montazer and L os Angeles Regional Director Sina Rad.

INSIDERemovable options for edentulous patients. Page 2

CAD partial denture frameworks. Page 2

Non-acrylic full dentures. Page 3

Tip of the month: buccal escape vents. Page 3

3D-pr int ed m odels m ake an im pression

2

IMPLANT SPOTLIGHT CAD RPD FRAMEWORK GALLERY

Mona Dental L ab, L L C, co-owner Ben Kwasney at tended a seminar at L MT?s L ab Day West on May 20. The topic, presented by Preat Corp. president Chr is Bormes, was: Removable Opt ions for the Edentulous Arch. More detailed informat ion can be given in discussion for case planning. The following includes some highlights from the lecture:

By 2020, there will be an est imated 38 million edentulous arches in the U.S. Because implants preserve bone, edentulous pat ients with the abilit y to have implant surgery should make it a pr ior ity.

Before a pat ient has implant surgery, an end goal should be determined so the

Considerat ions when t reat ing t he edent ulous

Show at t endees get a sam ple of CAD f ram eworks

Technology Meets Art ist ry was the theme of our presentat ion at L MT Magazine?s L ab Day West on May 20 in Garden Grove.

The event was a chance for us to show off samples of CAD removable part ial denture frameworks to fellow technicians, lab owners, dental technology students and dent ists.

When sending a new part ial case, please inspect the model for distort ions. Make sure rest seats are adequately prepped pr ior to taking a final impression and indicate any specific design inst ruct ions you may have.

With CAD part ials, there is great f lexibili t y in tailor ing a part ial to your specificat ions. Clasp size can easily be adjusted, along with features such as the connectors and mesh pat tern for acrylic retent ion. We use the highest quality alloy by Nobilium in our cast ings.

Zest Dental Solut ion?s L ocator at tachment is the most widely used in the lab today. Authent ic L ocators are the most super ior stud at tachment because of their pivot ing abilit y. There are many copycat at tachments out there, but none achieve the pivot ing abilit y of Zest?s innovat ion. To ensure the best funct ion, purchase genuine L ocators.

The pivot ing accommodates natural movements dur ing occlusion and prevents the at tachment from being locked in a stat ic hold. Non-pivot ing at tachments can easily dislodge the denture.

Chris Bormes, president of Preat Corp., advises using extended-range male inserts when there are three or more at tachments in an arch. He says L ocator impression copings should not be used when there are more than two implants or if the implants are divergent .

The new L ocator R-Tx abutment has hit the market with some mixed reviews. Some pat ients complain the denture feels too loose. One indicat ion for using the R-Tx would be for an arch with two implants that have more than 60 degrees divergency/convergency.

Locat or copycat s m issing key feat ure

SEE IMPLANTS ON PAGE 3

3

NEW PRODUCT ALERT TIP OF THE MONTH

Do you have a pat ient with a history of full denture fractures? Or a pat ient allergic to acrylic?

In either case, a Karadent full denture is a worthwhile considerat ion. We started using this mater ial recent ly for full dentures, as it was designed for full and part ial restorat ions. The final prostheses have been received well and we are hoping they will catch on as one of our more popular offer ings.

Not only is the mater ial pleasing to the pat ient?s eye, the injectable microcrystalline polymer is more durable than acrylic. While not guaranteed unbreakable like its f lexible cousin (TCS), Karadent will not crack like t radit ional acrylic. The semi-r igid resin has been tested for relines and repairs with acrylic and TCS Inc., which manufactures the product , advises acrylic will bond to Karadent . We have not at tempted relining or repair ing with acrylic. We st i ll

recommend inject ing with the or iginal resin to ensure a st rong bond and maintain a uniform appearance.

Our Karadent full denture is pr iced slight ly higher than all-acrylic opt ions. Please call or e-mail for details.

Sleek alt ernat ive t o acrylic

This full denture was recently made for a client of Mona Dental Lab, using Karadent resin by TCS. Karadent is an alternative to acrylic.

r ight type of appliance (fixed or removable, bar or no bar) can be chosen.

Fixed hybr id opt ions (aka the all-on- four t reatment ) are fine for some pat ients, but there are drawbacks. The three main reasons a removable prosthesis should be prescr ibed are:

- High smile line (need flange) - L ip support- Dexter ity (can easily remove)

Once you have decided to go the removable route, the next quest ion is bar or no bar?

I f the pat ient has a flat at rophied r idge, the choice is simple: bar.

For pat ients with healthy bone,

the choice can be made by looking at the advantages and disadvantages. The graphic to the left by Preat Corp. can give you some of the factors to consider. After making a bar decision, the at tachment type will be considered.

With several at tachment opt ions and combinat ions available, we can help you choose on a case-by-case basis.

Some common at tachment systems include:

- L ocator (most popular)- Hader clips - Preci-Sagix (aka Bredent

Var io-Stud) - Preci-Clix - Ceka- Universal plunger - O-r ings - Magnets

Flat r idges need im plant barsIMPLANTS FROM PAGE 2

Graphic by Preat Corp.

Buccal escape vent s bet t er t han l ingual

Those of you opt ing to process at tachments chairside were probably told to cut holes in the lingual side of the denture when picking up the at tachment with acrylic.

I f you are not already doing so, t ry cut t ing buccal escape vents. I t is a simple fix that will not leave the pat ient feeling the patched up holes with their tongue. I f f i lled proper ly, they will not be visible when wearing the denture.

Photo courtesy of Preat Corp.

Lingual escape vents, l ike the ones pictured in this lower denture, may cause the patient to feel the repaired surface with their tongue. Try making buccal escape vents for your next chairside attachment pickup.

ABOUT THE OWNERS

SPECIAL OFFER

MONA MONTAZER, PRESIDENT, LEAD TECHNICIAN

Mona studied dental technology in her nat ive I ran before moving to the United States in 2011. After working as a lab manager for another lab in Ventura County, she opened her own lab in late 2012. Mona is responsible for quality cont rol. She personally handles the challenging cases and frequent ly makes in-office consultat ions. Her eye for detail and

dedicat ion to customer sat isfact ion has helped the lab grow and succeed. Mona is engaged to Sina Rad.

BEN KWASNEY, CO-OWNER

Ben never imagined owning a dental lab. While working as a delivery dr iver/office manager for a local lab, he was persuaded to help open Mona Dental L ab. Ben holds a B.A. in journalism from the University of Oregon and worked in newspapers unt i l 2011. He held the posit ion of assistant sports editor at The Ventura County Star. His dut ies at

Mona Dental L ab include sales, market ing, customer service, 3D pr int ing, cast ing frameworks and office management .

Instagram:

@monadental labl lc

Twit ter:

@MonaDentalLab

Facebook:

monadental labs4

We are seeking dent ists interested in shar ing their thoughts on techniques or products through submission of a guest column.

I f interested in part icipat ing, please send an e-mail to Ben at monadentallab@gmail.com.

We are confident once you t ry our CAD surgical guides you will want to order more, so we are extending our previous offer.

We are giving our customers one free one- or two-unit CAD surgical guide.

When deciding what type of implant surgical guide you will request before your next surgery, ask yourself this:

Do I want to save t ime? Do I want to eliminate the guesswork dur ing surgery? Do I want to guarantee the best possible outcome for the pat ient?

I f the answers are yes, then please accept our your free guide.

Keep in mind, a cone-beam scan is required.

CAD guide giveaway

Avoid t h is ...

w it h t h is ...

SHARE YOUR EXPERTISE

From the Preat Corp. catalog:

Ceka Bond Adhesive is an anaerobic bonding agent that solves unthreading problems not only in t radit ional threaded precision at tachments, but also in implant and orthodont ic cases.

I t is non-caust ic, non-water soluble, and slow set t ing to allow the best possible solut ion to cases of minor unthreading.

Each tube has a shelf li fe of approximately one year.

Ceka Bond retails for $36 per 5 ml tube.

Send us your pat ient s for quick repairs

I f your pat ient is in a hurry and has a simple repair that does not require impressions, you can send them to our Oxnard lab.

We require you provide author izat ion and make arrangements before sending the pat ient to us.

Repairs, relines and certain adjustments can be done, as long as we are not involved in taking impressions or placing our hands in the pat ient?s mouth.

Please limit this to emergency situat ions.

We do not accept pat ients without a doctor 's consent .

I f you need help giving direct ions to our Oxnard locat ion, please call us at 805-861-8882.

A new sign recently went up above the entrance to Mona Dental Lab, LLC's Oxnard location at 1250 Stellar Drive.

FEATURED PRODUCT

Ceka Bond a problem solver