New customers working with Bay View often comment about our focus on function, even on “cosmetic” cases. Thank you. We have proudly and seriously applied Dr. Dawson’s concepts to our work for over 30 years, including cosmetic work. Looking at our gallery you will notice the cases are less bulky and more in harmony with the curvature of the lower lip line. The incisal edge position is at or inside the inner vermillion border of the lower lip, the incisal and labial embrasures are open and the incisal plane is parallel to the horizon – all critical elements of function that are also critical to “cosmetics.”
Our list of “What we need to do our best work” is meant to help you as a dentist. There is a very specific reason for each item; none are difficult or time consuming, and we will even help with staff training for any and all of those records if requested. Once you develop the skills and protocols in the office, you will be amazed at the very high quality results that are possible on a consistent basis. Starting with the diagnostic work-up, including the records and diagnostic wax-up, your cosmetic cases with Bay View can be a real practice builder. These are processes you have probably learned through courses with Dr. Dawson or Dr. John Cranham and The Dawson Academy; if not we can help get you started and pointed in the right direction.
Materials have changed making it easier to do more predictable work, but the functional determinates and esthetic guidelines have been constant. These are embedded in our culture thanks to Dr. Dawson.
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EXPRESS TEAM
Our Cosmetic work is led by Rick Shafer through our Express Cosmetic Service. Work is guaranteed back in your office within two weeks of the day we receive it. This includes pressed e.max, layered e.max, and zirconia restorations. (Due to the extra time for the CAD/CAM abutments, implant cases cannot be included in this Express Service guarantee.) Be sure to include the cast of temps and lab communication photographs with the case.
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REQUEST TEAM
As an alternative to our Express Cosmetic Service, Bay View offers our Request Team service allowing doctors to choose their specific technician in advance by pre-scheduling the work. Turnaround time is generally longer, but some doctors prefer working with the same technician each time, especially on comprehensive work.
Either way, the choice is yours. At Bay View, our goal is to provide high quality work, in a reasonable period of time, at a fair price.
