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Big news from one of 3D printing’s up-and-comer companies today - Ackuretta have just announced the CURIE Plus - their latest biocompatible UV Curing Unit. It will be a part of their 3D printing ecosystem, which ...
3D printing is revolutionizing the dental field, and its capabilities are incredible. However, as with any technology, there are pros and cons to using 3D printing in dentistry. New research is constantly emerging that can help ...
I scanned the same patient, on the same day, with six different intraoral scanners: CEREC Primescan by Dentsply Sirona Aoralscan 3 by Shining 3D Heron IOS by 3DISC Helios 600 by Eighteeth i700 by Medit DL-206P by Launca All these scanners, with the ...
We’ve covered 3DISC quite extensively here at the Institute of Digital Dentistry. We were fans of their intraoral scanner - the 3DISC Heron - but found it’s software a bit lacking. While we were at IDS 2023, ...
We’ve covered a lot of exciting innovations in digital dentistry over the years, and one of the most interesting companies we’ve come across is Korean company Ray. We’ve already reviewed their RAYFace facial scanner - and ...
Surgical guides play a pivotal role in implant dentistry, facilitating precise and predictable implant placement. The rise of 3D printing technology has transformed the fabrication of surgical guides from something that was quite tedious, to something produced ...
Over the past few years, we have witnessed significant advancements in 3D-printed bite splints, with numerous resin types entering the market.However, a persistent challenge with this workflow has been achieving a glossy surface finish akin to ...
Medit’s software apps are some of the best in the industry - and they’re absolutely free as well. It makes it easy to recommend Medit scanners to dentists who are just getting started with digital dentistry, or ...
The Runyes 3DS 3.0 by the company Runyes Medical is one of the latest intraoral scanners released on the market. It is the successor to the Runyes 3DS scanner I reviewed back in 2020 and is a huge improvement ...
Dental splints and nightguards are dental appliances that serve multiple purposes, from protecting teeth to managing bruxism and temporomandibular joint disorders.The emergence of 3D printing technology and quality resin materials has revolutionized their fabrication, offering significant ...
Among the leading brand names of intraoral scanners (IOS), 3Shape TRIOS scanners have consistently been at the forefront of digital dental impressions, delivering a seamless blend of efficiency, accuracy, and patient comfort. Over the years, the 3Shape ...
3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, has revolutionized various industries with its ability to create detailed and precise three-dimensional objects. In dentistry, 3D printing is now playing a critical role in many indications such as ...
3D printing in the medical field, particularly dental, is on the rise. Very quickly. Printing nightguards, splints, temporary crowns, models, and more is becoming common place. Also on the rise are 3D printed dentures and partial ...
As we enter an explosive new era in dentistry, the digital revolution is fundamentally changing the landscape of the profession. No longer is there a need for traditional impressions using alginate or polyvinyl siloxane (PVS) materials ...
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a prominent topic in dentistry, with the potential to revolutionize the way oral healthcare is practiced. At IDS 2023, we saw so many companies showing off their AI functionality that we ...
With over 60 manufacturing and supply companies and more than 100 exhibition booths, dental professionals from all over New Zealand gathered at the Viaduct Events Centre in Auckland this past weekend.Not only was our very own ...
Hey everyone, Dr. Ahmad Al-Hassiny here from the Institute of Digital Dentistry. And today I have another scanner unboxing for you, the Runyes 3DS 3.0 intraoral scanner from the company, Runyes Group. This is their second generation ...
At the end of 2022, I had the pleasure of collaborating with Semmelweis University in Hungary on the largest ever study of intraoral scanners on an international scale. We called upon our community of digital dentists, techs, ...
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