Dental Articles

Edentulous Mandible Reconstruction Using Zirconia Frameworks

Minnesota based laboratory, Renstrom Dental Studio, presents its Summer Featured Case Study. 

Cases as complicated as this one require excellent communication between the dentist, patient, and lab, to achieve the best possible outcome. Factors such as finances, stability, future risks, esthetics, and also level of difficulty are all taken into consideration when deciding on a solution for the patient.

For this particular case, an existing lower denture was to be replaced by three PFM bridges supported by six dental implants. Custom titanium abutments were milled by Atlantis and returned to Renstrom for fabrication of the bridgework.

Due to the wide span and large vertical dimension, a massive amount of metal would be needed to fabricate the three frameworks, resulting in very heavy dental restorations and exorbitant metal costs for the dentist.

Besides creating exceptional restorations for its clients, Renstrom Dental Studio provides various levels of continuing education. Helping dentists stay on the leading edge of cosmetic and restorative dentistry is extremely vital.

Renstrom provides the information their dentists need to be successful – from case development to cost efficiency. The following FAQs offer insight into their straightforward strategy.

• Why do my PFM and gold crowns seem to be going up in price?
• How can I reduce costs?
• What should be used for cementing/bonding e.max restorations?
• Can I still send my cases to Renstrom if I am taking digital impressions?
• What is the cost of an implant abutment and crown

Laboratory Technical Tip:

Predictable Results Achieved with Digital Photography

Communication as we know it is a critical element that is needed between the dental practitioner and dental laboratory in order to achieve the desired outcome. Visual images are a key part of this communication and provide the dental technician with valuable information about the patient.

Photos not only serve as a practical case tool but also allow the laboratory technician to have a better connection with the patient and a higher level of involvement with the dentistry case. Images of the actual dental patient versus a stone model, especially in an anterior case, are a key component needed in the fabrication process.

With all of the changes and advancements in the dental industry it is important to stay educated on current trends and techniques. This is why Renstrom is committed to providing educational opportunities for not only its doctors but its own staff as well.

Over the summer, a few of Renstrom’s employees were able to attend some courses and touch up on some skills of their own.

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  2009 Star of the North Meeting 

  - April 23rd-25th

Once again Renstrom Dental Studio will be taking part in the 2009 Minnesota Star of the North dental meeting.

You'll be able to find Renstrom on the exhibit floor at booth 414! Be sure find our booth to see what our lab has in store for the New Year. Exciting new dental products, materials, and technology are being developed in dentistry every day.

Today, more and more dentists are prescribing dental implants as a solution to replacing permanent teeth, especially now in an aging population. The primary reason being the immediate function and dramatic improvements in a person's smile.

Many general dentists are now incorporating this restorative option in to their practice as it has been said to be among the most successful procedures performed. Accuracy is very crucial when it comes to the fabrication of an implant case and it all begins with an accurate impression.

by Randall Renstrom, CDT 

As an introduction to the value Renstrom Dental Studio offers our dentist clients and dentists who want ongoing skill development, here is a look at what our lab did last year and what 2008 offers.