Sub G Pink Implant Abutments

Most of the anterior custom implant abutments we create are zirconia, with a metal interface. We typically place the labial margin about 2mm subgingivally to decrease the chance for show-through or exposure. We have recently started to shade the area of zirconia below the margin a subtle pink color to improve the esthetics of the final restoration, and to decrease the prominence of the zirconia color, in the event of thin biotype or recession. We believe you will like this improvement.

Photography Support

ROE wants your photographs, particularly for anterior restorations, ClearMatch processing, smile design, smile imaging, stick bites, denture resets, etc. Photographs turn stone models into patients. Sadly, many offices we serve have digital cameras that output pictures that are

less-than-desirable, and camera settings are the usual culprit. We’d like to help you improve your photography. This can be accomplished with an office visit, or an emailed image for evaluation. Call our lab or email a photograph to alan@roedentallab.com, and we will be happy to offer suggestions to dial in your settings.

ClearMatch Shade Service

Tired of Placing Cord - Introducing Dentsply digit power

DENTSPLY has developed the Aquasil Ultra Cordless Tissue Managing Impression Material and digit power™ Dispenser as a means for dentists to precisely place subgingival material for improved crown and bridge impressions without the need for retraction cord or retraction paste. The dispenser is a pneumatic impression device that is compatible with most dental units. It connects to an air line at the dental chair and allows the dentists to simply step on the rheostat to express material while holding the impression device in a pen-grip.  The small diameter intraoral tip on the impression cartridge allows placement directly into the sulcus or around a dental implant. It is designed for use with a single-step dual-viscosity impression technique.  For the complete news flash, see our web site blog, linked on our home page.

Multiple Implant Systems - 1 Torque Wrench

Don’t be stuck without the correct tools when an implant case is in the schedule. Call Salvin Dental Specialties, a company that manufactures “Tips” (torque driver inserts) that are compatible with rival implant companies. For example, if you have a Zimmer Dental torque wrench, but an Astra implant case presents, rather than purchase the expensive Astra Driver Kit, call Salvin and order their compatible Astra Tip that fits into your Zimmer wrench. Visit www.salvin.com  and click on Torque Wrenches on the lower left.

Use your smart phone to send pick-up requests. It’s simple, traceable, and convenient, both in-the-office, or on-the-go, anywhere, anyone …. The best way to get started is to visit the home page of our website and click the blue circle. This will take you to the pick-up page where you click on the big blue button for a pick-up request. Your email will open with an auto-populated subject line, “Case Pick Up”, where you click send. To use regularly, save a link to the home-screen of your smart phone. There are instructions at the bottom of the web page.

http://torque-wrench.salvin.com/   - Bottom Left " Torque Wrenches & Drivers

TLZ-IB "Prettau Bridge" Gaining Popularity

Monolithic structure with labial veneering

This year we began offering the TLZ-IB bridge. This 98% monolithic restoration is increasing in popularity as a premium fixed implant-supported solution for the treatment of the edentulous patient. Dentists are choosing this option for several compelling reasons: durability has the potential to exceed traditional hybrids and overdentures; labial veneering is esthetically superior to denture teeth; vertical requirement is only 10mm, and maintenance is much lower than traditional hybrids. As we mentioned in a previous newsletter, the protocol for completing TLZ-IB is very predictable - and unique. Visit our web site to download the Quick Steps Procedure.