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The Lasting Smile Podcast: Episode 1 Part 1
Discover how Hybridge is redefining full-arch dentistry through digital innovation, open workflows, and prosthetically driven planning. Dr. Frank Lamar and Dr. Julian Conejo share 10 key insights from The Lasting Smile Podcast.
Introduction:
Welcome to The Lasting Smile Podcast where clarity meets innovation in full-arch dentistry. In Episode 1, Hybridge Founder Dr. Frank Lamar sits down with Dr. Julian Conejo, Clinical Lab Director, to discuss how modern prosthodontics is evolving through digital integration, open workflows, and a renewed focus on patient outcomes.
Here are the 10 biggest takeaways from the conversation.
1. The Mission: Clarity in an Over Complicated Field
Dr. Lamar and Dr. Conejo share a common goal — to remove the confusion surrounding full-arch dentistry. In a time when technology evolves faster than ever, their mission is simple: bring clarity, simplicity, and reality to clinicians navigating a crowded marketplace.
2. The Digital Revolution in Prosthodontics
While digital dentistry has transformed crown-and-bridge workflows, full-arch implant prosthetics demand a higher level of coordination. Success now depends on understanding how to integrate digital tools with clinical fundamentals — not just adopting new tech for the sake of it.
3. Open Workflow: Choice Meets Consistency
Hybridge’s open digital workflow gives clinicians structure and flexibility. Whether you’re working with intraoral scanners, photogrammetry, or guided surgery systems, the process defines a clear path from A to C — allowing for personalization without sacrificing efficiency.
4. Real-World Examples: One Goal, Many Workflows
5. Defining the Starting Point: Initial Records
Every case begins with initial records — the blueprint for success. Whether the patient is partially or fully edentulous, this phase establishes diagnostic precision, aesthetic expectations, and the foundation for treatment planning.
6. The Three Essentials Every Case Requires
Dr. Conejo breaks down the three key components of a complete digital record set:
Intraoral Scans – High-quality upper and lower impressions capturing both teeth and soft tissue.
CBCT Scan – A clear, calibrated 3D image that drives surgical accuracy.
Facial Data – A portrait or scan showing the patient’s full face and “gummy smile,” critical for aesthetic harmony.
7. Why Facial Data Matters
It’s more than just a photo. Capturing lip mobility and smile line ensures prosthetics look natural and seamless — preventing overexposure of tissue and improving overall facial integration.
8. Seamless Communication with the Hybridge App
The Hybridge app streamlines digital collaboration. Clinicians can securely share intraoral scans (STL), CBCT files (DICOM), and facial images directly with the lab — eliminating guesswork and saving time in treatment planning.
9. Prosthetically Driven Design: Start with the End in Mind
Full-arch success begins with the prosthetic outcome, not the surgery. Hybridge’s process ensures every case is prosthetically driven, aligning clinical precision with aesthetic goals — resulting in a more predictable and elevated final smile.
10. What’s Next: Mastering Full-Arch Surgery
The episode wraps with a teaser for Part 2 — a deep dive into how to execute full-arch surgery efficiently and successfully. From digital planning to delivery, it’s where artistry meets precision.
The Takeaway
Full-arch dentistry isn’t about chasing the next gadget — it’s about creating a cohesive, digital ecosystem that enables better decisions, faster workflows, and life-changing outcomes for patients.
About the Hosts
Dr. Frank Lamar is the founder of Hybridge and a pioneer in full-arch restorative dentistry.
Dr. Julian Conejo is Hybridge’s Clinical Lab Director and a prosthodontist specializing in digital workflows and ceramic restorations.
