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PRESCRIPTION FOR SUCCESS. LABORATORY COMMUNICATION. Stefan Ursu CDT Aesthetic Dental Studio, Inc. NYUCD International Aesthetic Program. Traditional Communication Methods. In other words...,. “A3... but a bit darker”. Modern/Contemporary Communication. Types of Communication.
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PRESCRIPTION FOR SUCCESS LABORATORY COMMUNICATION Stefan Ursu CDT Aesthetic Dental Studio, Inc. NYUCD International Aesthetic Program
In other words..., “A3... but a bit darker”
Modern/Contemporary Communication
Types of Communication • Photography & Video • The Aesthetic Checklist • Shade Selection • Shade Matching Devices • Facebows and Articulators • The Prescription Form • Direct Patient Contact
Traditional Photography • Take Stills • Hold on to the case for two more days while developing shots • Delays with unusable pictures • Slow and Costly
Digital Photography • Unlimited photos via the internet. • Fast viewing and upload • Free Developing!
ARMAMENTARIUM • Digital SLR camera with memory card • Micro/Macro lens with 1:1 ratio ability • Ring or dual flash system • Shade guides • Retractors • Occlusal mirrors
Digital SLR (Single Lens Reflex) Camera with memory card
Digital SLR Camera Nikon Canon
Macro/Micro Lens Sigma EX Macro 105mmF2.8 Nikon Micro 105mm F2.8 VR Canon 100mm Macro EF
Flash Systems Nikon R1C1 with Commander Wireless Speedlight
Flash Systems Canon Twin lite MT-24Ex Flash
Settings W. Balance Shutter Speed Film Speed /ISO F-Stop 125 Facial 5.6 200/100 Dento-Facial 125 200/100 22 Dental 125 200/100 32
Shade Guides Vitapan Classical Vita 3D-Master
Shade Guides • Easy to use • The most commonly used shades A1-D4 • Universally known/used as a standard • Arranged Based on Hue Groups Vitapan Classical
Shade Guides • Arranged By Value • 29 Shades including 3 Bleached Shades + 52 Intermediate Shades • Easy 3-step Shade determination Vita 3D-Master
Step 1 • Hold shade guide at arm’s length • Determine lightness level (value) of tooth by scanning the top shadetab in each group
Step 2 • Determine color saturation (chroma) within the chosen group
Step 3 • Determine the Hue yellowish (L) reddish (R)
Tips For Taking Shades • Take shade prior to anesthesia and/or preparation • Use natural light or daylight lamps • Go with your first decision • No bright colors • Take shade early in the day
Tips For Taking Shades • Try to sit down • Have patient sit on normal chair (if possible) • Rest your camera elbow in your midsection • 90 degrees or slightly higher • Use pre-determined settings to focus
Occlusal Mirrors • Durable • Autoclavable • Helps educate patient • Increases case acceptance
Video • Real-Time Diagnostics • Occlusal Schemes • Parafunctional Movements • Ability to Choose Best Shot
Tips For Taking Video • Use plenty of ambient light • Use a great camera stand • Autofocus lens with Vibration Reduction (VR)
Daylight Lamp (5500 K)
Vita Easy-Shade Compact Vita Easy-Shade Compact
Aesthetic Checklist • Chair-side system • Simplifies treatment plan • Great case documentation
Facebows & Articulators Question: -Why Use a facebow & Articulator? Answer: -To reduce chairside adjustments leading to expensive remakes and lost time.
Facebows & Articulators • NOT • An Articulator Rather.. A Model Holder
Facebows & Articulators Why not?...