An Open Source, 5-Axis Mill That Breaks Barriers
Two of the most significant obstacles to adopting a CAD/CAM workflow complete with a chairside mill are space and ROI. Aside from fitting a new large piece of equipment into an already crowded operatory, clinicians must consider whether a milling unit is worth the investment. This raises the question: Will milling restorations in-office pay off?
Whether a milling unit is “worth it” mostly depends on its capabilities. Especially suited for the production of custom abutments and dentures, the InPractice Versamill 5X450 from Axsys accepts input from any design program and is capable of processing virtually any dental milling material, including wax, zirconia, acrylic, composites, glass ceramics, and even titanium abutments. Its class-leading 1.28 kW/20 Ncm torque spindle is significantly stronger than its predecessor, the Versamill 5X400, and includes a coolant delivery system that assures complete saturation of the machining area.
Simplify Crown and Bridge Milling
Versamill’s strength and rigidity, along with the undercut machining capability of full 5-axis control, provide the complete milling package; the milled materials offer exact fits, optimal anatomic detail and ideal restorative margins, while the mill itself provides fast cycle times and long-lasting tool life. According to Axsys, single-unit zirconia crowns can be milled in less than 14 minutes; single-unit glass ceramic crowns in as little as 15; and 6-implant zirconia implant bridges in less than 105. And the high quality of output virtually eliminates the need for post-machine hand finishing.
A Clear Payoff
The ROI from Versamill comes incredibly fast; because Axsys is confident in their ability to deliver, they provide an ROI guarantee. After investing in a Versamill, Kent Howell, a prosthodontist in Mesa, AZ, discovered that an in-house workflow could allow him to offer higher-quality restorations without charging the patient more. “It enables me to do more for them, and faster—especially with Axsys, which provides the fastest 5-axis mills on the market.”
Thinking about your return on investment? Axsys offers a VersaMill Crown & Bridge ROI Calculator and an Abutment Machining ROI Calculator to help you pinpoint your costs and plan ahead.