Case Scheduling (for UPS, Airborne, FedEx) Identify prosthesis and completely fill out Rx Record day to lab as following production day according to schedule on left Record due date by counting off production days according to prosthesis requested using schedule on left Schedule patient 2 or 3 days after due date Rush Cases Requests accepted Call for scheduling Extra costs may apply Holiday Schedule 2002 (Office Closed) *Tuesday, January 1, 2002 (New Year’s Day) *Monday, May 27, 2002 (Memorial Day) *Thursday, July 4, 2002 (Independence Day) *Monday, September 2, 2002 (Labor Day) *Thursday, November 28, 2002 (Thanksgiving) *Friday, November 29, 2002 (Thanksgiving) *Tuesday, December 24, 2002 (Christmas Eve) *Wednesday, December 25, 2002 (Christmas) *Tuesday, December 31, 2002 (New Years Eve) *Wednesday, January 1, 2003 (New Years Day) In Lab Production Schedule Fixed Prosthetics Days Single or Multi Unit PFM 10 All Ceramic 10 Bisque Tryin 9 Metal Tryin 5 Add Porcelain 5 Adjustment 3 Shade Adjustment call Express Service call Die Trim add 2 days Removable Prosthetics Days Trays & Bite Blocks 2 Set up for Tryin 2 Finish Tryin 3 Flipper 3 Basic Frame 12 Survey & Design 1 Nightguard 4 Reline Restrictions apply Repair Restrictions apply
	Case Scheduling (For Daily Pickup and Delivery) Identify prosthesis and completely fill out Rx Record day to lab as following production day according to schedule on left Record due date by counting off production days according to prosthesis requested using schedule on left Schedule patient 1 to 2 days after due date Rush Cases Requests accepted Call for scheduling Extra costs may apply Holiday Schedule 2002 (Office Closed) *Tuesday, January 1, 2002 (New Year’s Day) *Monday, May 27, 2002 (Memorial Day) *Thursday, July 4, 2002 (Independence Day) *Monday, September 2, 2002 (Labor Day) *Thursday, November 28, 2002 (Thanksgiving) *Friday, November 29, 2002 (Thanksgiving) *Tuesday, December 24, 2002 (Christmas Eve) *Wednesday, December 25, 2002 (Christmas) *Tuesday, December 31, 2002 (New Years Eve) *Wednesday, January 1, 2003 (New Years Day) In Lab Production Schedule Fixed Prosthetics Days Single or Multi Unit PFM 10 All Ceramic 10 Bisque Tryin 9 Metal Tryin 5 Add Porcelain 5 Adjustment 3 Shade Adjustment call Express Service call Die Trim add 2 days Removable Prosthetics Days Trays & Bite Blocks 2 Set up for Tryin 2 Finish Tryin 3 Flipper 2 Basic Frame 12 Survey & Design 1 Nightguard 4 Reline Restrictions apply Repair Restrictions apply

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• Establish realistic patient expectations
  
• Determine best restorative material
  
• Estimate lab fees
  
• Establish appointment sequence
  

WHAT KIND OF CASES SHOULD I PLAN FOR?

• Cosmetic Cases
  
• Veneer Cases
  
• Combination Fixed/Removable Cases
  
• Large Reconstructive Cases
  

HOW DO I DO THIS?

• Take study models
  
• Contact or email Great Impressions at info@greatimps.com
  
• Fill out information for cost estimates for fixed/removable or prosthesis
  

1. UNINTERRUPTED IN LAB ONE ON ONE BY APPOINTMENT
2. LUNCH AND LEARN WITH YOUR STAFF
3. A PRESENTATION TO YOUR STUDY CLUB
   

ART AND SCIENCE OF SHADE SELECTION

• FEATURING THE X-RITE SHADEVISION OPTICAL SCANNER

IN OFFICE/IN LAB QUALITY CONTROL

• FIND OUT WE NEED FROM YOU AND WE FIND OUT WHAT YOUR NEED, AND EXPECT FROM US .
• VISIT OUR CUSTOM LAB

IN DEPTH LOOK AT METAL FREE RESTORATIONS

• PROS AND CONS OF DIFFERENT SYSTEMS
• WHAT SITUATIONS ARE BEST SUITED
• HOW TO EVALUATE PREPPING SITUATIONS

IMPRESSIONS TAKING DO’S AND DON’TS

• DISCOVER HOW IMPORTANT AN ACCURATE IMPRESSION IS FOR YOU TO DELIVER AN ACCURATE RESTORATION

CASE PLANNING

• ENVISION THE END BEFORE YOU BEGIN
• TREATMENT OPTIONS
• COST ESTIMATES
• APPOINTMENT SEQUENCING

* WE PERSONALLY INVITE YOU TO SCHEDULE A TIME TO VISIT US IN OUR LAB TO DISCUSS YOUR WORK.

In-Lab Custom Shading

• Optical scanning capabilities with X-RITE SHADEVISION system

How do I set up a Custom Shade?

• Schedule appointment at time of preparation
  
  OR
  
  Provide patient with GREAT IMPRESSIONS phone number to schedule appointment
  
  OR
  
  Provide GREAT IMPRESSIONS with patients number and we schedule appointment

• Walk-ins cannot be accepted
• Short notice requests dependant on time availability
  

HOW DO I PREPARE MY PATIENTS FOR CUSTOM SHADING?

Inform them that one short visit allows us to match the tooth color to an acceptable degree 85% of the time.
Inform them that in certain situations, they will need to come to the lab a second time or more.
Inform them that we will work until they are satisfied.

Cost: $40 and up per patient in lab

IN LAB COMMUNICATIONS
“HOW CAN I BETTER COMMUNICATE TO MY DENTAL LAB, SO I CAN GET A BETTER END RESULT?

“AM I GIVING MY DENTAL LAB WHAT THEY NEED TO DO THERE BEST?”

Dentistry is a subjective science. Perfectionism that is part of our nature, manifest in many ways. Success in the dental lab business is dependant on meeting the varied needs of every individual dentist. Unfortunately, since we are not in the back of your office, communication and knowledge of each other’s situations is not always easy.

To bridge this gap GREAT IMPRESSIONS offers you the opportunity to spend some time uninterrupted in a custom lab environment.

Please call and make an appointment! Spend some quality time with those whose actions that effect your reputation and quality of patient care.

The following are examples that cane be addressed:

• DR PREFERENCES
• CASE PLANNING ANTERIOR
• CASE PLANNING POSTERIOR
• CONTOUR
• CONTACTS
• OCCLUSION
• FIT
• PREPARATIONS
• OCCLUSAL RECORDS
• IMPRESSIONS