Printable.
But appropriate?
A crown can be manufactured successfully while the proposed material or design still needs reconsideration.
Twenty years of clinical experience. A closer look at dental 3D printing, restorative care, and the judgment behind choosing what is right for each patient.
A digital design is a starting point. Explore the questions behind case selection, material choice and clinical verification.
A crown can be manufactured successfully while the proposed material or design still needs reconsideration.
Guide seating and the accuracy of the underlying treatment plan need their own clinical assessment.
A printed prototype earns its place by helping reveal what needs attention before the final restoration.
Dr. Korayem's work and teaching follow the reasoning behind treatment: the findings, the alternatives and the detail that makes one choice more appropriate than another.
Look at the patient, the remaining tooth structure and the conditions the restoration will need to serve.
Separate what the scan, the model or a test result demonstrates from what still needs verification.
Connect the material, design and treatment approach to the specific needs and limitations of the case.
Recognise the findings that call for another look before the next step is taken.
Case-based education informed by 20 years of clinical experience and Dr. Korayem's role as a SprintRay Key Opinion Leader.
Explore where chairside printing fits, how materials are selected and what to assess before accepting the result.
Dr. Ahmed Korayem is a dentist, educator and SprintRay Key Opinion Leader whose work brings together restorative dentistry, digital dentistry and dental 3D printing.
His clinical experience shapes how he teaches: through the findings that matter, the alternatives worth considering and the reasoning behind the final decision.
For dentists, that means a closer understanding of treatment choices. For patients, it means a clearer conversation about their options and the care being considered.
Considering restorative treatment or looking for another perspective on an existing plan? Start with a conversation about your concerns, the available records and what needs further assessment.
Patient enquiries, professional education, speaking invitations and collaboration. Choose the reason for your enquiry and share a brief introduction.