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173 there is a limited amount of variation from one restoration to the next . Glidewell , however , has always aimed to provide premium restorations on a large scale to help meet public demand . “ How could Glidewell guarantee consistency of the products ?” Selberis ponders . “ For me , that was the starting point in our journey toward digital transformation utilizing software with technologies such as artificial intelligence ( AI ) and robotics in order to predictably produce the optimal outcome for each patient .”
The challenge was to provide a personalized service in higher volumes , in a way that would work for both clinician and patient . Traditionally , someone needing a crown would visit the dentist for a physical impression of their teeth , which was then sent to the laboratory where the prosthesis would be made . The digitization of the manufacturing process was essential to eliminating the variability inherent in the old system ; however , the patient would still have to book a follow-up appointment to receive the final prosthesis .
Imagine if you could book a single hour-long appointment and leave the dentist ’ s office with a zirconia crown in
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