In a game-changing move for the dental industry, the FDA recently approved new workflows involving DESS and Open Implants, fundamentally altering how abutments and overdentures can be fabricated. This approval stands to benefit dental labs, clinicians, and patients alike. Leading the charge in harnessing this development is Axsys Dental Solutions, an independent professional services company dedicated to advancing hardware and software technologies.
Steve Braykovich, owner of Axsys Dental Solutions, says he is excited about how these partnerships are impacting the company's operations. One of the standout benefits of these developments is the promise of higher quality products with shorter lead times. "Our award-winning offerings provide significantly superior abutments compared to previous standards, paired with enhanced technical support," Braykovich says. "This translates into custom abutments that require minimal post-machining handwork, freeing up valuable time and resources for dental labs."
With these advancements, labs can expect to see improved profitability and reduced lead times, all while navigating a simplified workflow that minimizes error-prone manual processes. "Our partnerships empower labs to confidently and profitably produce high-quality custom abutments without worrying about FDA scrutiny," Braykovich says.
For clinicians, the introduction of these advanced technologies opens the door to same-day implantology. Patients can benefit from faster procedures that boast superior aesthetics and reduced risk of bacterial complications, thanks to refined emergence profiles and high-quality finishes. This innovation also presents an opportunity for practices to expand into bar overdentures and full-arch restorations.
The ripple effect of these changes means that both doctors and labs, along with their patients, will increasingly opt for custom prosthetics.
"We're leveraging the best dental technology in the industry and have partnered with Axsys Dental Solutions because of their award-winning support and Versamill dental machining centers," says Gregg Gellman, President of Open Implants.
Just as same-visit dentistry has propelled the adoption of new technologies, the future of same-visit implantology appears equally promising, Braykovich says. "We're poised for a revolution in how we approach scanning, X-ray, surgical, and implant technologies, setting the stage for a new era in dental care," he says.
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