Advanced Dentistry and Digital Technology Yield Extraordinary Results

By Austin Vetter

Posted Nov 17, 2023 in Labs & Profiles

I recently collaborated on a fascinating case with my in-house technician, Zach Olson, and Jonny Jakson, from Evolve Dentistry, Buffalo, NY. Our goal was to perform a full-mouth rehabilitation using a blend of cutting-edge digital technologies. The challenge lay in restoring the patient’s oral function in a predictable, minimally invasive manner while achieving esthetically pleasing results.


Initially, we used ModJaw, a digital articulator, to record the patient’s functional movements and hinge axis. This step was crucial for designing restorations that would require minimal post-operative adjustments. We followed this by using a Vectra 3D face scanner that offered invaluable insights for planning midlines and smile esthetics in harmony with the patient’s facial features. We then scanned the patient using 3Shape’s TRIOS 5 intraoral scanner.


On the day of preparation, we used a tripod technique to capture the bite. This involved preparing all teeth...

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  • Austin Vetter

    Owner at Vetter Dental Lab · Fargo, ND

    Dr. Vetter, of Fargo, ND, transitioned from a traditional practice to a tech-savvy one, specializing in 5-axis milling of Ivotion dentures and 3D printing. He offers a nuanced understandig of when to mill versus print, filling gaps that 3D printing alone can't address.

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