At least to those of a certain generation, hearing the phrase “A few of my favorite things” is bound to conjure up images of Julie Andrews singing the famous song in The Sound of Music. Dentists have favorite things, too, but because this is dentistry we’re talking about, those favorites are likely the tools, materials, and equipment dentists believe they can’t practice without. For Daniel Vasquez, DDS, it’s his Primescan.
Since becoming a CAD/CAM dentist almost 20 years ago, Dr. Vasquez has continually been on the lookout for the latest technology, becoming a Primescan user when the product was first released in 2019. Moving into the digital realm was very impactful to his Oceanside, CA, practice, which is now impression material-free.
Primescan—Or Bust!
“If someone took my Primescan away, I’d simply retire!” Dr. Vasquez joked, further illustrating the critically important space Primescan occupies in his dental workflow. “It’s a phenomenal scanner. In my opinion, a digital impression is more faithful than any analog impression.”
An open and versatile system, Primescan offers precision digital impressions and high-resolution 3D models. Accurate, easy to use, and fast—with full-arch scanning in less than 1 minute—Primescan is compatible with all major lab software and seamlessly integrates with any existing CAD/CAM workflow. Primescan is compatible with all major lab software and seamlessly integrates with any existing CAD/CAM workflow. The scanner uses generation 5.2 software to easily scan and capture 1.5 million data points, and offers real-time artifact removal.
“The accuracy is incredible. I can scan deep margins and implants all the way down to the bottom,” he added. “In dentistry, practically everything requires an impression—crowns, inlays, onlays, veneers, dentures, partials, aligners, splints, orthotics, and orthodontic treatment.”
Stepping Up to the Cloud
Dr. Vasquez recently took his digital workflow a step further by adding DS Core, a cloud-based solution that seamlessly integrates a practice’s devices and technologies. DS Core creates a 1-stop shop for x-rays, scans, and images and eliminates the need to send files via third-party encryption email.
“DS Core has opened infinite opportunities for us,” Dr. Vasquez explained. “We can efficiently communicate with multiple people, including specialists and labs, all at the same time, knowing that the data is 100% safe and secure.”
