Trident Dental Laboratories Presents Valplast Case Study: Dr. Daniel Cianflone, D.M.D., Ph.D.

Integrating the Valplast PDK
When presenting a partial denture case the use of the Valplast model is a critical component in helping patients to understand the procedure and ultimately help the doctor achieve a successful case presentation.

"Patients need their dentist to clarify the options available," Dr. Cianflone said. “Having a model at my disposal helps me because the patients can actually see the difference between the types of restorations and I can say, 'which one do you prefer?"'

Advantages of the Valplast PDK
The doctor noted that using the models and supporting materials provided in the Valplast PDK really affected case presentation and acceptance. Increased case acceptance is one of the fastest ways to improve a practice's production and profitability, regardless of its volume or size.

Dr. Cianflone has also seen a positive change in his staff's attitude. The staff seems to be enthusiastic about the treatment plans being offered and can better schedule patients for procedures while they're still in the office. This eliminates the potential for patients going home to consider the treatment plan, which may lead to case rejection.

Summary
Dr. Cianflone continues to use the materials provided in the Valplast Practice Development Kit and his practice continues to thrive. He feels that the materials offered by Trident are critical to the success of case presentation in today's visual world, and encourages patients to actively engage in the treatment presentation process.

"If Trident hadn't have come along, I would have had to incur the costs of making the models and the appliances. I knew what I wanted to communicate to my patients, but it was very difficult without having the proper tools," Dr. Cianflone said. "With these models," Dr. Cianflone added, "Trident did me a favor."

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Dr. Daniel Cianflone has a general practice located in New Kensington, PA.