123. Does It Make Sense to Print Crowns?

Like it or not, 3D printing is on its way and milling may soon be a thing of the past. But right now, is it sustainable? Is it realistic?

In this episode, Dr. Sully discusses what printing crowns looks like, what the costs are, what problems it solves, and the pros and cons of implementing a system now. Ultimately, it’s about leveraging technology to grow your business. Can this new technology do that? Dr. Sully is cautious but optimistic about this big topic of conversation in the industry.

Show Notes:

[01:41] - Sully wants to stay cutting edge and up to date.

[02:29] - We need to be consumer driven and focus on same-day dentistry.

[03:59] - What is scalable in a big group practice?

[05:36] - We have to consider the longevity of the material used.

[07:02] - Leverage technology to grow your business, not to save money.

[09:46] - There are differences in brands and developers.

[12:26] - Sully goes through some pros and cons of software and printing.

[14:09] - How long does it take to accomplish this?

[16:35] - Milling may be a thing of the past in the coming years.

[18:35] - Printing wins with mass production.

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