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Fig. 1_The patient is to receive a three-unit multilayer bridge. With the aid of the intra-oral camera, digital impressions of the initial situation are acquired. Fig. 2_The bridge is ordered from the dental laboratory. For this purpose, the digital impression data is sent via the CEREC Connect web portal. Fig. 3_With the aid of the inLab software(version3.80),theDTdesigns the multilayer bridge. The software computes the design data for the framework and the veneer facing. Fig. 4_The DT can edit the framework data(photo)andveneerdataseparately. This allows for an evaluation of the restoration result in advance. 20 I I feature _ interview _Efficient processes are key to the success of a dental practice. They are prerequisite for the optimal utilisation of financial resources, time and capacity. Against this background, German- based dentist Hermann Loos decided to switch from conventional impressions with an impres- sion tray to digital impressions captured using the CEREC Bluecam intra-oral camera (Sirona). For the past six months, Mr Loos has been collaborating closely with dental technician (DT) Jens Richter at Kerstin Strassburger dental labo- ratory, based at an external dental laboratory, via theCERECConnectwebportalfromSirona.With the aid of the CEREC Bluecam, he scans patients’ teethandtransmitsthedataelectronicallytothe dental laboratory, which then fabricates pros- thetic restorations on his behalf. This treatment methodhaselicitedapositiveresponseamongst patients. For Mr Loos, digital impression-taking has streamlined the workflow between his den- tal practice and the dental laboratory. _CAD/CAM:MrLoos,whatpromptedyouto choose CEREC Connect? Mr Hermann Loos:Igivetopprioritytoutilising new technology in the interests of my patients. My goal is to work as efficiently as possible in or- der to deliver top-quality results and at the same time make the most of the skills of DTs. A close working relationship with a dental laboratory is absolutelyindispensable,especiallywithregardto complex all-ceramic restorations. CEREC Connect makes this possible. The stated aim of this web portal is to enhance and CAD/CAM 1_2011 “The entire process runs more smoothly” An interview with Hermann Loos Fig. 3 Fig. 4 Fig. 1 Fig. 2