Images from case 1 of 2 scanned with 3Shape TRIOS and fabricated with a model-less workflow

Case One:

Scott

Tooth #: 36
Shade: A3 incisal-body, A4 body to gingival 3rd
Can you see the difference in material?



Restoration on right: e.Max Press
Restoration on left: ZirCules 3D monolithic Zirconia ...now can you see the difference?

On Sept 27th Dr. Brent C. took digital impressions with the3Shape trios- maxillary arch scan in 1 minute and 24 seconds with 338 3D images captured, Mandibular arch scan in 2 minutes 15 seconds with 528 3D images captured, and a 16 second bite reg with 70 3D images captured. (Pretty good for only his second time using the 3Shape Trios!)
On October 4th we seated one of two restorations (e.Max Press & ZirCules that were made for this case using a model-less workflow. These cases were designed on 3Shape D700, milled with Roland DWX 50 5 Axis/ burned out and pressed for e.Max, sintered, stained, glazed, and shipped half way across Canada in 4 days!

Guess which one we seated?!

e. Max Press:
Although the e.Max press was slightly less anatomical the margins were spot on and it seated perfectly! Snug interproximal contacts with light occlusal contact yet positive throughout the mouth - no adjustments were required!

(ZirCules shade was slightly off and patient preferred aesthetics of e.Max Press; however margins were perfect.)

 

How perfect is that!!!!!!!!!!!!

Positive occlusal contact

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Today is the official release of 3Shape TRIOS into Canada and US!

BIG NEWS... the TRIOS IS HERE!!!

Today is the day that 3Shape OFFICIALLY Launches into the Canadian and US market for digital dentistry with the 3Shape TRIOS!
Kastle Mills Corp. Is excited to be the partners with 3Shape and proud to be a Canadian based distributor for this superior piece of technology ... the 3Shape TRIOS is here!

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Insert of 36 Zircules model-less workflow with 3Shape TRIOS

Throughout the last week Dr. Brent C. and his team scanned 2 cases with the 3Shape Trios. On Friday October 4th we were in clinic seating the restorations made for the 2 cases. From each scan we requested 2 crowns to be made; one from full contour monolithic Zirconia (ZirCules) and the other from e.Max Press. Due to the nature of both being a non layered product Dr. Brent C. opted out of the model fabrication process as they are not necessary.


Here is the clinical data pertaining to the case for Crystal H. a model-less workflow

Tooth # 36
Both restorations were tried in to check contacts, occlusion, and marginal fit. Both the e.Max Press and ZirCules had a snug interproximal fit; a light feathering approach on the interproximal contacts was done with an extra fine diamond bur to lighten up the contact.
ZirCules - a complete automated process, scanned digitally with the 3Shape TRIOS, designed digitally on the 3Shape D700, and milled with the Roland DWX 50 5 Axis mill. This restoration arrived at the lab in 2 minutes 45.5 seconds after the scan was sent. Witin 25 minutes it had been designed and in the mill for fabrication, it was sintered over night and shipped out the next morning!
The ZirCules restoration was prefect! The contacts were snug, the occlusion was ideal and no adjustment was required, and the marginal fit was precise, the explorer just glided over the margin onto the natural tooth surface.
e.Max Press -a digital/conventional hybrid if you will . This restoration was made using the same scan from the 3Shape TRIOS and the same design that was done on the 3Shape D700, however once designed a wax pattern was milled on the Roland DWX 50 5 Axis, invested, then burned for the ingot to be pressed. Due to the press process e.Max Press is not a completely digitized and introduces a few variables that can affect the fit of a restoration when compared to a monothlic restoration like full contour zirconia which is not a pressable material.
The e.Max press had ideal contacts however the marginal fit lacked as there was an over extension on the buccal margin and the occlusion was high. Due to this Dr. Brent opted to insert the ZirCules over the e.Max Press. ZirCules was inserted on the 36 using Relyx Unicem2 TR. Prior to insertion the restoration and the prep was cleansed with pumice and alcohol pellet to avoid contamination and ensure a strong cememtation.

More photos to follow on Tuesday October 9th ...



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3Shape’s President and CEO Flemming Thorup answers some key questions about 3Shape

In this interview article, 3Shape’s President and CEO Flemming Thorup answers some key questions about 3Shape, CAD/CAM technologies and the dental industry. Read some of his insightful views about the digital arena -and how he believes technology can help advance business in both labs and clinics.

01. 3Shape has a reputation for providing a continuous flow of new CAD/CAM solutions. How do you achieve this? We continuously invest in innovation, partially by gathering the best 3D software and hardware development experts. Today we employ more than 130 developers along with experienced dental technicians and dentists, and we maintain close cooperation with dental professionals and labs around the world where new ideas are born and our solutions are evaluated in actual lab and clinical work.

02. 3Shape develops and delivers both CAD software and 3D scanners. Is there a reason? 3D scanners and design software integrated into one system give many advantages in terms of system performance, smooth workflows and thus the overall speed for completing cases. 3Shape’s scanners capture information such as texture data that the software is specifically designed to utilize for better designs. With solutions such as TRIOS and Communicate™, our integration concepts go beyond the lab’s system. 3Shape also develops its solutions to support smooth integration over complete workflows - starting from clinics, through the lab, and ending with manufacturing in milling centers. That is why we maintain our principles of openness and flexible interfacing in all our system components.

03. What type of lab is best suited for 3Shape scanners? Labs of any size can benefit from CAD/CAM because CAD/CAM systems can be matched to a lab’s specific business models making them good investments. 3Shape knows that labs differ, both in terms of size and the range of services they provide. That is why 3Shape offers both entry level and more advanced solutions for both scanners and software. We see a rapid development of new materials for prosthetic restorations and believe that CAD/CAM offers the best way to take full advantage of these while opening up new business opportunities. In our opinion, all labs can benefit from new digital technologies.

04. How does 3Shape help labs and clinics stay up to date? 3Shape believes that a dynamic and continuously up-to-date system should be a natural trait of any CAD /CAM solution for labs. We include unlimited upgrading as an integral part of our LAB care™ package and customer promise. For labs this means they can automatically and regularly empower their system with the latest technologies; their system represents a future-secure investment—it stays alive for years to come, growing stronger and more competitive every year. Another key part of LABcare™ is access to an efficient support network, and the 3Shape Academy that provides hands-on training, Webinars and learning materials to ensure users can utilize all features of their system. We offer similar care concepts with our digital solutions for clinics such as TRIOS®.

05. Where do you see the largest potential for growth in CAD/CAM dentistry? We see potential both in the high-end sophisticated solutions like implant bars and major restorative constructions as well as in the design and digital production of Removable Partials. We also see growth in general business areas. Many labs that provide supplementary services for their dentists are winning territory in relation to production-only labs. One of 3Shape’s missions is to provide service features that help labs help their dentists. We have already developed digital temporaries, the model builder, virtual diagnostic wax-ups, online communication tools, and we have many more service tools in the coming release.

06. With TRIOS, 3Shape recently entered the clinic-side scanning market. How does this move benefit dentistry as a whole? Digitizing the process efficiently at the clinic with an intraoral scanner is a natural step in simplifying the workflow between the dentist and the lab. With the right approach, this technology brings huge advantages to both dentists and labs. While developing TRIOS, we focused largely on providing accurate impressions and improving communication between labs and dentist. TRIOS® output arrives directly in the lab’s CAD/CAM system. The system includes efficient communication and visualization tools, allowing labs and dentists to discuss cases while viewing the 3D model. The accuracy of the digital impression helps labs provide optimal results and additionally offer dentists new digital services while providing the full scope of dental indications and technician expertise. The TRIOS solution is designed to strengthen the ties between technicians and dentists, and strengthen the profitability of both clinic and lab services.

07. How do you see the future of the market and your own systems? We foresee continued development by the material manufacturers to capitalize even more on the advantages of digitized dentistry, along with software integration of different image technologies, design and production processes, new lab-dentist service tools, communication, training, and enhanced information sharing. Intuitive software and features like texture scanning, that utilize or mimic manual techniques in digital workflows, will help increase the use of CAD/CAM. We will continue to create solutions that directly answer challenges within the industry so that both labs and clinics can compete and prosper. Our vision - full digital dentistry– is getting closer every day.
“Our mission is to secure the future of dental labs and clinics with timeless technology.”

— Flemming Thorup

Courtesy of 3Shape

 

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Dentists can now use 3Shape’s TRIOS® digital impression solution for their implant abutment cases.

Did you know that TRIOS impression-taking – strengthens professional lab-dentist relationships. The 3Shape TRIOS enables dentists to rapidly capture an intraoral situation and send the 3-D model directly to the lab. Unlike many other scanners, 3Shape’s TRIOS does not require powder or spraying of the teeth. The system clinically validates the impression and includes flexible tools that allow dentists to edit their scans, and even “delete-and-rescan” specific areas where needed. What about scanning impressions? ….

Dentists can now use 3Shape’s TRIOS® digital impression solution for their implant abutment cases. TRIOS® captures implant positions and soft-tissue emergence profile in a unique dual-step workflow, thereby allowing optimal clinical and esthetical results. Based on the TRIOS® digital impressions, 3Shape labs can directly design sophisticated digital implant models, customized abutments, and the final crowns in a straightforward and integrated workflow that is both easy and patient friendly.
3Shape, a technology leader in 3D scanning and CAD/CAM software for dental applications announces its latest breakthrough innovations for implant work. With 3Shape TRIOS®, dentists can now capture single implant positions using autoclavable scan bodies supporting a wide range of implant systems.

Implant cases made easy for dentists
For dentists, digital impression-taking with 3Shape TRIOS® represents many advantages. The straightforward workflow replaces conventional implant impression-taking which traditionally can be time-consuming, error-prone and cumbersome. Furthermore, with TRIOS digital impressions, dentists can save time and money by skipping the extra steps involving custom tray production, shipping and handling by the lab.
“Scanning with 3Shape TRIOS® makes implant cases easy. It allows me to capture not only the implant positions, but also the soft-tissue,” says Dr. Simon Kold, Herning Implant Center. “By adding scans of the soft tissue emergence profile, I can give my lab detailed information that allows them to optimize the fit and esthetic qualities of the customized abutment and final restoration. This is great for clinical and aesthetic results while boosting patient satisfaction,” concludes Dr. Simon Kold.


New implant service opportunities for labs
With TRIOS®, labs can receive the digital impression minutes after scanning and immediately start designing the digital implant model, the customized abutment and the crown. The TRIOS® digital implant impression, 3Shape’s Model Builder™ and its Abutment Designer™ software come together in a fully integrated workflow.
3Shape’s Model Builder™ CAD/CAM software allows labs to design digital models for implant cases. Based on the software’s implant position detection, users can virtually add interfaces for implant analogs, including glue-in analogs, directly in the model design.


3Shape TRIOS® is currently available in Europe and is expected to be launched in North America and other selected markets in Q3 2012... its coming soon, we're almost there!

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In clinic with Dr. Brent C. - 3Shape TRIOS

What a GREAT day!

Once again I was in house today with Dr. Brent C and his amazing team, today we prepared another 36 for a e.Max Press crown. This time the heat was on as our partners from Carlton Dental Lab's in Saskatchewan were here checking out the 3Shape TRIOS live in action as Dr. Brent C works his magic!

Patient Name: Crystal
Tooth Number: 36
Restoration Type: e.Max Press

Here's a quick glimpse:

More information and photos will be posted tomorrow, check my main blog on the Kastle Mills Website at http://www.kastlemills.com/category/news/ (click the link to get you there!)

 

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3Shape TRIOS Case II - 36 prep

LIVE

3Shape TRIOS Case Data and Photos!

On Thursday September 27th, we were back in clinic with Dr. Brent preparing a 36 for a  full coverage crown. Not only was this the first intraoral digital impression experience for our patient S.W. it was also his first experience getting any major dental treatment done!

Here are a few photos:

Pre Op photos:

 

 

 

 

 



The Prepping of tooth #36 begins!

 



 

 

 Post Op Prep Photos:

 

For more information on the details of 3Shape TRIOS and this Live case check out 'Trios News' on the Kastle Mills website . www.kastlemills.com  or directly to the Trios News Post http://www.kastlemills.com/category/news/

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