Digitization, compared to the analog system, allows us to offer better products and services.

Digitization as a natural evolution

1. Communication.

For a treatment to be successful, there must be very clear communication between the clinic and the laboratory. The dictionary defines communication as “a process by which information is exchanged between individuals through a common system of symbols, signs or behaviors.” For good communication it is necessary to have good information, that is, quality data. This quality data can only be obtained through digitization (electronic prescription, impression taking with intraoral scanner, DICOM files, photographs, videos, simulations, etc.)

The underlying challenge for the dentist is to clearly determine the parameters contained in the prescription so that the details and expectations of each case and each patient can be successfully communicated later. The challenge for the laboratory team is to understand exactly what the dentist is asking for and provide a great product by applying the information available. When this communication is optimized through digitization, information becomes much more transparent, accessible, clear and collaborative for both parties. Communication with such data quality can only be achieved digitally and will condition the evolution after treatment.

2. Design.

With the right information (in digital format), computer aided design (C.A.D.) software can be used to create the product virtually. In fact, today it cannot be done otherwise. In medical engineering, batch sizes are usually quite small compared to other industrial sectors. In the dental laboratory, specifically, there is always talk of personalization for each patient, which means that the size of the batches is 1.

Therefore, to guarantee (repeatedly) the quality of the product requires a computer system with a robust design. Thanks to C.A.D. All the digital information that reaches the clinic can measure, evaluate, propose and finally design the product in a safe way, benefiting the health and well-being of the patient. For example, a 0.03mm variation in dimensions can make the difference between correct and incorrect fit of the mouth splint, which would directly affect patient comfort. This level of precision in all respects can only be achieved by computer-aided design.

3. Production.

Once you have this digital design you have to move on to the physical product. That’s where computer-aided manufacturing software helps us by transferring the digital design to a machine that accurately reproduces it. This precision and repeatability can only be achieved with machines. The important thing here is knowing how to combine the different technologies such as additive manufacturing, subtractive manufacturing and materials science.

4. Traceability.

We must not forget that we are talking about medical products and services, so it is vital to maintain absolute control and access to the entire process, from impression taking, design and manufacturing, to adaptation and monitoring.

When we talk about a personalized product, as we have mentioned before, the batch is 1, which means that we must have a complete traceability of each of the products and that is only possible digitally.

5. Continual improvement.

Taking into account all the previous points, and having all the data digitized, we can establish a system of continuous improvement that involves both good communication between the clinic and the laboratory, as well as the establishment of metrics in design and manufacturing to optimize results.

Conclusion on digitization

To conclude, creating better products and services will be achieved through collaborative effort and working on a digital process platform. And they will not be better because they are “digital”, but because they offer a series of benefits such as patient comfort, ease of use for the dentist, exact follow-up of the medical prescription, in short, a better experience for all the actors of the value chain.

Medicalfit is part of the Dentalesthetic dental laboratories. If you want to receive more information about our products, contact us and we will advise you about our products and how they can improve your productivity in the dental clinic. ☎️ +34 953 792 983

Our 100% digital dental laboratory has just introduced the new Medicalfit Internal Hex digital libraries.

Digital libraries are an essential part of modern digital dentistry. Thanks to them, the workflow between the laboratory and the dental practice is greatly improved.

What is Medicalfit Internal Hex?

It consists of the creation of its own digital libraries in which the design of scanbody, interfaces and screws is unified.

This work methodology has been carried out thanks to all the experience acquired over the years in our dental laboratory. Thanks to the collaboration between our experts and the collaborating doctors, it has been possible to develop this product.

Thanks to this new product, the design of restorative treatments is facilitated. Thanks to our digital protocols, we facilitate the data flow between the laboratory and the dental clinic. In this way, treatments are carried out in shorter time frames and the accuracy of the final result is significantly improved.

What are the components of Internal Hex?

Internal Hex digital libraries are composed of three parts:

 Scanbody

A single body has been designed for all prosthetic solutions. It is composed of a titanium connection to secure the position and the body in peek. In this way, the digital scanning process is greatly facilitated, improving accuracy in design and planning.

Interface

It has been designed to optimize mechanical and esthetic feasibility. In this way, we achieve a biologically respectful product.

Screws

The chimneys are angled at cingulum in anteriors and central fossae in posteriors. In this way we achieve more homogeneous restorations with a more favorable emergence.

At MedicalFit we offer you the most advanced digital protocols to improve the flow between the laboratory and the dental clinic:

• Medicalfit Implants. Design and planning of digital implantology.
• Medicalfit Esthetic. Restorative dentistry through veneers, crowns and prosthesis.
• Medicalfit Orthodontics. Transparent aligners for orthodontics and esthetic restorations.

Medicalfit is part of Dentalesthetic dental laboratories. If you would like to receive more information about our products, please contact us and we will advise you about our products and how they can improve your productivity in the dental clinic.  ☎️ 953 792 983