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What preoccupies dental laboratory owners today? What induces them to invest in their laboratories? And what keeps them from making investments? What are their needs, doubts and concerns?
Most important drivers and obstacles
Having the questioned to laboratories very carefully on exactly this topic. The below graphic representation shows the most important factors that drive or hamper investments in new systems and materials by dental laboratories.
Drivers: Increased quality and efficiency
Dental technicians see the possibility of enhancing the quality of their restorations and the ease of use of a product and its efficiency as key drivers for investment. Moreover, good service is also very important to many of them. They are keen to embrace innovations in order to meet the requirements of their dentist customers in the best possible way.
The image of the manufacturers of products, materials and equipment also plays an important part in their considerations.
Obstacles: Change of work procedures and loss of quality
Required changes of the work procedures in the lab rank among the biggest obstacles. Due to the learning curve needed by the laboratory staff in handling new materials and equipment, the quality and esthetics of the outcome is unpredictable.
Concerns also include the lack of compatibility of certain products and product systems with existing products – another factor that sometimes deters dental technicians from making investments.
CONCLUSION
In the dental industry, the primary motivation to invest in new techniques and products stems from the desire to enhance the quality of dental restorations, improve user-friendliness, and maintain or elevate their effectiveness. Emphasis on excellent service also plays a crucial role in meeting the increasingly high demands from dental professionals.
However, there are significant hurdles to overcome in implementing these changes. The introduction of new working processes in laboratories can pose challenges, particularly when staff needs to undergo training to familiarize themselves with new materials and equipment. This uncertainty can impact the predictability of the quality and aesthetics of the final products.
Furthermore, concerns about compatibility between new products and systems with existing ones constitute a noteworthy obstacle. Such apprehension may reduce the motivation of dental technicians to invest in and transition to new products and techniques.
To facilitate a smooth transition, support is needed in training laboratory staff and creating favorable conditions for experimentation and testing. Additionally, product suppliers should pay attention to optimizing compatibility between new and existing products to minimize the concerns of dental professionals.
