Known as a fully digital dental boutique, Trost Dental prioritizes exceptional patient experiences through practical and innovative team-based approaches to care. "My goal for each patient is to build a relationship of trust," says founder Lori Trost, DMD. "We listen, offer treatment strategies, educate, and transform their oral health."
Trost emphasizes the importance of clinical longevity and predictability in "every procedure for each patient," she states. This commitment is reflected in her careful selection of the best dental materials, products, and equipment available.
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The integration of new products and technology has significantly improved her practice's workflow. "Digital scanning is now mainstream," Trost notes. "The accuracy and clinical proficiency that scanning provides is extremely beneficial to my practice in terms of results, efficiency, and workflow." Additionally, she is excited about the potential of 3D printing in dentistry, stating, "We are just starting to learn of the many oral health benefits it offers."
Trost began offering 3D-printed dentures after her lab recommended the product, and she has never looked back. "The same accuracy we rely on for indirect restorations and implants translates to digital dentures," she asserts. Integrating Carbon Digital Dentures has transformed her patient care delivery. "Denture materials and processing methodologies have not appreciably advanced for over 100 years," she explains. "By implementing a digital process, accuracy is foremost, which equates to a better fit, fewer sore spots, and healthier, happier patients."
A pivotal moment came after delivering her second digital denture and first immediate digital denture. "The fit was better, the design process was more predictable, and the esthetics were beautiful. More importantly, these patients did not return for adjustments," Trost recalls. This success shifted her perception of 3D-printed dentures, particularly due to the quality and strength of Carbon's materials.
The collaboration with her lab has been instrumental in building her confidence with this new technology. "Their feedback on design and fabrication is invaluable," she states. "Because of their training from Carbon, my lab can support me with the most updated materials."
Utilizing digital methods has not only improved Trost's daily workflow but also reduced stress for her team. "My team members are involved in ways that excite them and the patients, creating a workflow that is more efficient and transparent," she says.
Patient reactions to Carbon Digital Dentures have been overwhelmingly positive. "Patients are impressed with the better fit, improved comfort, beautiful esthetics, and fewer appointments," Trost shares. She also highlights the health benefits of the Carbon materials, noting their low levels of bisphenol monomer.
Trost encourages fellow dental professionals to embrace this technology. "Dive in and take a course! Call your lab, partner with them, and discover how they can help you better serve a very forgotten population."
Lori Trost, DMD
Private Practice,
Red Bud, Illinois
Carbon
650-285-6307
carbon3d.com
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