AvaDent: AvaDent Wagner EZ Protocol
Posted Oct 13, 2021 in Technical
By Dr. Stephen Wagner, Wagner Denture Group, Albuquerque, NM
Restorative Challenge
The patient had worn dentures for many years but was never thrilled with the fit and, as an outgoing man who loved to smile, wanted to improve the esthetics as well.
Treatment Plan
Examination of his oral cavity showed normal edentulous anatomy with well-formed keratinized
ridges. Ordinarily I would use the existing dentures as a model but due to the issues with his current ones, I opted to start from scratch. Instead of the traditional five-appointment technique, I chose to use the three-appointment workflow offered by the AvaDent Wagner EZ Guide protocol, a reliable and predictable approach that uses cutting-edge digital technology in both the clinical and laboratory phases of the process. It saves chairtime and improves the bottom line.
AvaDent’s digital workflow features a high-quality, high-impact proprietary monolithic resin disc that includes the base...