In complex cases, additional diagnostic information may be collected, including photos of the patient from multiple perspectives,
a diagnostic wax up, an occlusal record, and in certain cases, a
facebow transfer.
"Case planning, diagnostic photographs and waxing create a
workable blueprint for the case. Sometimes after discussing the
case at length with the dentist, it's decided that no treatment is
the best idea, or orthodontics is necessary for the best outcome,
or that it is really a surgical case. We realize that the best choice
isn't always a restorative one."
Kyle points out, "We realize that abutment design is no less
important that the design of the final crown. Implants can fail due
to cement being left behind. This is exacerbated by abutments
that are inappropriately designed and produced by unqualified
technicians. It's a big deal to us, and one of the things that sets
us apart."
Phil adds, "We love doing the big ridge defect pink porcelain cases
certainly, but we love and give the same attention to the single
units as well."
The team at Functional Esthetics works hard to be a resource to
their clients and to support dental education. A state-of-the-art
lecture facility provides a forum for dentists and staff members,
technicians and others to attend educational workshops and
evening seminars. “Our clients tell us that we help them prosper
in a competitive environment,” notes Kyle.
Consistent support and service by the front office team is a key
component to Functional Esthetics’ outstanding reputation.
The famous axiom set forth in 1896 by renowned architect Louis
Henri Sullivan, “form follows function”, has reminded generations of architects and industrial designers to begin with the end
purpose in mind. The Functional Esthetics team understands this
fundamental principle as it applies to dentistry. “We have to
understand how the mouth functions in order to design a restoration that will function properly and endure the extreme forces that
exist in the mouth,” notes Kyle. “We also have to be keen
observers of nature. It requires extreme care and meticulous
Photos by Ray Bryant, Bryant Studios
The use of the CAD/CAM scanner is an integral component
of Functional Esthetics’ cutting edge technology.
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