Michael Snider I know there has been quite a bit of discussion on the boards in regards to the Azento procedure, costs, etc. But, every time I restore one of these cases I am so impressed.
This patient presented with a symptomatic #19 with existing RCT. I explained to the patient that the root canal was failing and our best solution was to restore the area with an implant.
The PA really didn't communicate the area of infection to the patient.
But, this is why I love having the CBCT in the office. The ability for co-diagnosis with the patient is much easier.
The tooth was extracted and socket preservation was completed with prf, sticky bone, and long term resorbable membrane.
Pt returned 6 months later and was scanned and Azento was used for the planning process.
I really like the design of the guides with Azento that allows for the window on the lingual. Access with the drills when performing the osteotomy is greatly improved.
The procedure is so slick with the keys being built into the the actual drill. Start to finish this case took around 20 min.
The best part of this procedure is the restorative component.
This patient returned this morning. The custom healer was removed and the custom abutment was placed. There was no need for anesthesia or releasing incision as the custom healer and the custom abutment have the exact same emergence profile.
Using the core file we were able to mill the final restoration before the patient came in to have the final abutment placed. The fit is excellent.
The new pricing structure with Azento and the efficiency associated with this procedure, now makes it a no brainer for me.
