Tailoring Care With Same-Day Restorations
The fastmill.io™ In-Office Mill uses proven technology to ensure predictable results
October 1, 2024
Volume 20, Issue 10, October 2024
Page(s): p. 38
Maryam Ekhtiar Kord, DDS
Maryam Ekhtiar Kord, DDS, takes pride in providing a bespoke experience for every patient. At Kord's boutique private practice in Mission Viejo, California, she provides cosmetic dentistry with a biomimetic and holistic philosophy. Kord also centers her practice around the use of the latest dental technologies, including the Glidewell fastmill.io™ In-Office Mill. "Owning an in-office mill has fundamentally changed how I practice dentistry, allowing me to tailor treatments to patients' specific needs and preferences and offer quality same-day restorations," she says.
Kord's patients appreciate the convenience of saving time while still receiving high-quality final restorations. "Overall, the patient experience has been positive, driving word-of-mouth referrals and boosting my practice's growth and reputation," she says. "Patients are also impressed that they can try out their smile designs using Glidewell's BioTemps® NOW temporary restorations."
In addition to benefits for patients, adopting an in-office milling machine has also delivered benefits for Kord's practice. "Fabricating our own restorations significantly reduces our reliance on external labs, resulting in substantial cost savings and faster turnaround times," she says. "In addition, by using the Glidewell fastmill.io, we streamline our workflow and increase patient throughput, which also enhances our profitability." Kord's workflow is further streamlined by the ability to mill materials that don't require sintering afterward. "Glidewell's fully sintered BruxZir® NOW and BruxZir® Esthetic NOW milling blocks meet the highest standards of durability and esthetics without any additional steps."
According to Kord, when considering which milling machine to purchase for her office, several factors made the fastmill.io the best option, including that it integrated seamlessly with her current intraoral scanners and had a low price point. "When compared with competitors, the cost of the fastmill.io was significantly less," she says. "The fastmill.io's ease of use and ability to integrate seamlessly into my practice's workflow made it the ideal choice."
Regarding the integration itself, Kord emphasizes that the training experience with Glidewell was thorough and supportive. "I have worked with Glidewell since 2003 and have always valued their stellar customer service," she says. "After our two-day training session, the customer support tech advisors were available to help every step of the way. In addition to in-office and remote assistance, Glidewell offers live, in-person continuing education classes to help practices perfect their design and milling processes for more complex cases."
Kord advises other dentists to embrace digital dentistry and invest in the future of their practices by adopting a fastmill.io. "The fastmill.io elevates my practice and helps me provide my patients with the best possible care," she says, "and it can do the same for you."
