Hi, my name is Michal Plocica.
I own and direct a dental office in Oensingen, Switzerland, and I also work in a second dental office in Zurich.
What benefits have you found as a dentist in using a digital workflow?
I started my office in Oensingen in 2018 and have also been offering my services to customers in Zurich since 2020. The distance between the two locations has always been a challenge when managing logistics.
Incorporating a digital workflow has made my work life much easier. Now, I can take an impression and send it to my lab in Oensingen. Alternatively, I can mill the implant crowns in Oensingen promptly and send them back quickly to the office in Zurich. In my lab, I used to work exclusively with E-max because Zirconia products were too opaque when milled with a wet milling device. However, after I started using the DGSHAPE DWX-52DCi, my material options expanded to include translucent zirconia, acrylic resin, and wax.
I use software from my scanner provider, MEDIT. The STL design is then imported into the MillBox Software on my DGSHAPE milling machine. The most significant advantage is the “backup” system.
Do your dental patients benefit from your digital process?
Yes, they do.
For example, if you notice a problem with the final restoration using an analog system, you usually need to restart the entire process from the beginning. This can be frustrating for the customer, who ends up paying with his time for your mistakes. Now, with my DWX, whenever something unexpected happens with a crown or bridge, I can mill a new copy in the blink of an eye!
Why did you choose DGSHAPE in your dental clinic?
I am a newcomer to the DGSHAPE world. I was introduced to DGSHAPE for the first time at the “DIGITAL Dentistry” conference held in Morocco in October 2023. I was fascinated by Dr. Paolo Avantaggiato’s lecture, where he discussed his experience with the DWX machine. After speaking with Mrs. Valeria Centorame at the end of the conference, I decided to purchase a DWX and requested a call and a quote.
What benefits have you found in using DGSHAPE compared to other brands?
My machine arrived in January 2024, and my life as a dentist has vastly improved. With DGSHAPE’s open architecture, I finally have “software flexibility”! I can use any software I prefer to create crowns, large bridges, or even full dentures, and my DWX-52DCi will mill them flawlessly. Additionally, I can work with a wide range of materials, such as zirconia, acrylic, and wax. The flexibility is incredible.
