MindMap Gallery Bridging Gaps with Bytes: Digital Tools for Modern Implant Dentistry
Clinical doctors or technicians use digital tools to overcome the basic barriers of digital dental implantation. The workflow of analog-to-digital conversion improves efficiency. More precise case selection, utilizing CBCT to obtain detailed oral images, and IO scanner to achieve fast and accurate scanning. These digital tools bring convenience to modern dental implantation, optimize implantation plans, improve implantation success rates, and promote the development of dental implantation towards digitization and precision.
Edited at 2025-04-30 20:06:14Bridging Gaps with Bytes: Digital Tools for Modern Implant Dentistry
Introduction
Clinician or Technician
Breaking Through Foundational Barriers in Digital Dental Implant
Analog to Digital Workflow
Digital Implementation
Establish Routine
Safer and Efficient
Goal
Digital Workflow
Case Selection
Single
Multiple
All-On-X
CBCT
Brand
Ability to scan impression, scan appliance & denture
Ability to export STL
For older machines, use BSB
FOV
11x8 full arch
8x8 small full arch
8x5 one arch
5x5 localized
A/S
parts in USA
IO scanner
TRIOS (3Shape): Known for its high speed and detailed color scans
Primescan (Dentsply Sirona): Features advanced AI and scanning precision
Medit i700: Offers affordability and excellent ease of use - not good for edentulous arch
iTero (Align Technology): Widely used for orthodontic applications like Invisalign
Shining 3D – Aoralscan Series: Open system compatible with CAD/CAM workflows
Things to test: shiny metal, polished zirconia, full edentulous arch
0.2mm difference
CAD
Guide
3 shape Implant Studio
Blue Sky Bio
Exoplan
Dentiq
Varoguide
one from Straumann
Restoration
3 shape
Good custom abutment and denture options
Exocad
Crown designs are better than 3 shape
Dental Wing
Non-Dental 3D
MeshMixer
Blender
Surgery
Discuss surgical techniques using various Neobiotech and other kits
CAM
3D Printer
Software
Dental printers - proprietary; usually comes with a printer
usually sucks
Chitubox - more popular among dentist since it comes with a lot of printers
Free
Pro
Lychee - more popular among 3D printing enthusiasts due to better options
$80/yr
Resin
385 nm - high-end printers
405 nm - most common
Light Source
DLP - Asiga, Envison TEC
LCD - Most common
SLA - Formlabs
SLS (Selective Laser Sintering)
Fiber Lasers (1070-1080 nm) - metal 3D printers used for All-on-X frames & guides
CO2 Lasers (10600 nm) - industrial application
Brand
SprintRay
SprintRay Pro 95 Printing Technology: Digital Light Processing (DLP) Build Volume: 7.1" x 4" x 8" (18.2 cm x 10.2 cm x 20 cm) Layer Thickness Options: 50, 100, 170 microns Print Speed: Up to 2 inches/hour at 100 microns Resin Curing Unit: 405 nm LED light source Connectivity: supports Wi-Fi b/g/n and Ethernet
SprintRay Pro 55 Printing Technology: Digital Light Processing (DLP) Build Volume: 4.1" x 2.3" x 8" (10.5 cm x 5.9 cm x 20 cm) Layer Thickness Options: 50, 100, 170 microns Minimum Feature Size: 55 microns Print Speed: Up to 2 inches/hour at 100 microns Resin Curing Unit: 405 nm LED light source
SprintRay Pro 2 Printing Technology: Digital Light Processing (DLP) Light Source: 385 nm UV-A LED with dedicated cooling Minimum Feature Size: 35 microns (XY Resolution) Layer Thickness Options: 50, 100, 170 microns
Asiga
Asiga MAX Build Volume: 119 × 67 × 75 mm (4.69 × 2.64 × 2.95 inches) Pixel Resolution: 62 µm Technology: Digital Light Processing (DLP) LED Wavelength: 385 nm (405 nm available upon request) Material Compatibility: Open Material System supporting over 500 materials Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Wireless Direct, Ethernet
Asiga PRO 4K Build Volume: 217 × 122 × 200 mm (8.54 × 4.8 × 7.87 inches) Pixel Resolution: 80 µm Technology: DLP LED Wavelength: 385 nm
Asiga PRO 4K XL Build Volume: 217 × 122 × 400 mm (8.54 × 4.8 × 15.75 inches) Pixel Resolution: 80 µm Technology: DLP LED Wavelength Options: 365 nm, 385 nm, or 405 nm
3D Systems – Their NextDent 5100 is widely used for dental prosthetics and orthodontics
Formlabs – Known for their Form 3B+ and Form 3BL, ideal for dental applications like models, surgical guides, and dentures
Carbon – Their M series (M2, M3, M3 Max) use Digital Light Synthesis (DLS) technology for high-quality dental prints
EnvisionTEC (Etec) – Their Envision One and D4K Pro Dental printers are widely used for dental models, crowns, and surgical guides
High End
Ackuretta – Produces SOL and DENTIQ, which are fast and accurate for chairside dentistry
Shining 3D – Offers AccuFab-D1s, a cost-effective yet precise printer for dental applications
Mid-Range
Anycubic – While not purely commercial, their Photon Mono M5s is an affordable option for smaller dental labs
Phrozen
Most popular non-commercial printer among dentist
Phrozen Sonic Mini 4K Build Volume: 13.4 x 7.5 x 13 cm XY Resolution: 35 µm Layer Thickness: 0.01-0.30 mm Printing Speed: Up to 80 mm/hour Light Source: 405 nm ParaLED Matrix Connectivity: USB
Phrozen Sonic Mini 8K Build Volume: 16.5 x 7.2 x 18 cm XY Resolution: 22 µm Layer Thickness: 0.01-0.30 mm Printing Speed: Varies depending on settings Light Source: 405 nm Linear Projection LED Module Connectivity: USB
Phrozen Sonic Mighty 4K Build Volume: 20 x 12.5 x 22 cm XY Resolution: 52 µm Layer Thickness: 0.01-0.30 mm Printing Speed: Up to 80 mm/hour Light Source: 405 nm ParaLED Matrix 2.0 Printer Dimensions: 29.3 x 29.3 x 43.2 cm Connectivity: USB
Elegoo - Comparable to Phrozen and Anycubic
Budget-Friendly
Milling Machine
Wet / Dry
Roland - workhorse for many labs around the world
VHF
DOF
iMES-iCore
ARUM
UP3D
4 or 5 Axis
Block or Disc
Zirconia
Ti / Cobalt
PMMA / PEEK / PEKK
E.MAX
Software
Hyperdent
Millbox
Varoguide
uses derivative of Dentiq
Optional
Photogrametry
PIC
Oxo
BIO | Grammee from Blue Sky Bio
Shining3D Aoralscan Elite
Grammetry
ioConnect
IO Scanner adapters / scanbodies
Face scanner
Consumer
Revopoint POP3
EINSTAR
Dental
RAYFace by Ray
MetiSmile by SHINING 3D
ObiScanner (Italy)
InstaRisa 3D Dental Facial Scanner
Software integration is the KEY
Prosthetic
Ti-base
Custom abutment
Stock abutment
Multi-Unit
Digital Libaries are "KEY" in implant digital restorations.
Cementless
YK Link System
Highness
SNUC
Cost
CBCT
70000
IO scanner
27000
Guide Planning
Implant Studio
4500 initial + 450 renewal
Exoplan
4300 first year / 610 renewal
Blue Sky Bio
20-25 each patient
Dentiq
25-30 each patient
Restoration software
3 shape
subscription: discuss with your reseller about different options and packages
Exocad
Perpetual (one-time purchase)
Ultimate Package 12590
Flex (subscription-based)
Ultimate Lab Bundle Flex: Initial 6520 / renewal 3688
Implant Lab Bundle: Initial 6225 / renewal 1500
3D Printer
200 - 10K +
Milling
20000 - 100K+
larger ones need a powerful compressor
Photogrammetry
15000 - 70000
Face Scanner
600 - 20000
DIY Surgical Kit
Customize it
More efficient
More productive
Better surgery outcome
Master your kit
Implants are biomechanical machine parts.
Prefer sleeveless; FDA wants metal.
Diagnosis, Planning, Actual cases
Check crowns & implants prior to take CBCT Use cotton rolls to overcome scatters