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Chelsey Hancock · Marketing Strategist
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Chelsey Hancock · Marketing Strategist
Does Apple have yet to make an App for dental labs???? Or, am I out of the 'know'?
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Chelsey Hancock · Marketing Strategist
Hey does anyone know about using a CT Scan for impressions? Ever thought of it...?
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Carlos Robayo, CDT · CARES Specialist Greater Los Angeles
Interesting topic... It would be great if a company can translate CT scan images into STL files that can be use to mill parts (substrates, full crowns)... One problem they might face is when full metal crowns, metal posts, amalgams, etc are next to a prep, to my understanding these create "noise" on the CT scan...
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Mark Jackson, RDT · Owner
We have a cone bean CT scanner here, and yes, it's possible to export the data as STL files. We do it all the time. We also use STL data from both intra oral scans as well as images from scanned models from the 3Shape scanner and use superimposition software to import them STL data backwards into, and combine with, the DICOM data.
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Mark Jackson, RDT · Owner
Carlos, I didn't answer your specific question about radiographic scatter. Metalic artifacts scatter the electrons and create starburst patterns of noise. There are SOME software algorithms designed to reduce this phenomena, but any metal in the mouth is going to play havoc, and the images frequently need to be cropped by hand.
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Chelsey Hancock · Marketing Strategist
Hey Mark,
the 3M Iluma sounds pretty interesting. How fast can a single scan of an impression take? -
Sjaan Adema, CDT, TE · Owner
Love the technological trend and am sad that this wave may need to pass me by. Saw a programrecently including "dither" besides "algorithms" to duplicate image onto material for design.....but why not have the dentist use that "intra-oral spray" to cover anything metallic? Ivoclar and Patterson probably sell that stuff, if not your favorite vendor?Wouldn't you say?
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Carlos Robayo, CDT · CARES Specialist Greater Los Angeles
Sjaan don't forget Vita Scan Spray... :)
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Sjaan Adema, CDT, TE · Owner
I agree
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Chelsey Hancock · Marketing Strategist
Hey all! If I'm in the market for purchasing a scanner, what is the best way to go about contacting the company? (i.e.. a sales rep, do you recommend going to an even like LAB Day to review the products, or will the company even come out to the job on site)?? ~would love suggestions if any of you...See more
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Jim Thacker · Vice President
All of the above. We generally will use trade shows to comparison shop competing equipment and engage the reps in discussions about how their products fit into our business model. When we are ready to take it to the next level, we generally ask for a referral of a current customer that we can go visit, receive an objective viewpoint and see the product in a real-world environment. We will have an in-lab...See more
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John Kupper, CDT · Owner
I talked with milling centers I subcontracted with . Since they used different scanners , I felt they would have a strong opinion what they liked and disliked about the ones they are familiar with.
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Judy Fishman · President/Publisher
If you can wait until the fall, you might find it helpful to attend the CAD/CAM Symposium hosted by the Dental Laboratory Owners Association of California (DLOAC) in mid-November. See LMT's Calendar for details.
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Sjaan Adema, CDT, TE · Owner
Do your own research,gather your info and don't jump into anything
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Sjaan Adema, CDT, TE · Owner
Oh and DO go to the symposium at the Langham in South Pasadena. Stay at the hotel and take everything in. You won't be disappointed.
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Chelsey Hancock · Marketing Strategist
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Chelsey Hancock · Marketing Strategist
HI, have another question for any of you that know the answer! I'm looking in to a 3D digital scanning machine like a 3Shape or possibly an iTero. But, I am wondering about the time difference and cost incurred for each step. Are there many steps? And, does the manufacturer incur the price of hardware,...See more
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Chelsey Hancock · Marketing Strategist
Hey all! If I'm in the market for purchasing a scanner, what is the best way to go about contacting the company? (i.e.. a sales rep, do you recommend going to an even like LAB Day to review the products, or will the company even come out to the job on site)?? ~would love suggestions if any of you...See more
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Jim Thacker · Vice President
All of the above. We generally will use trade shows to comparison shop competing equipment and engage the reps in discussions about how their products fit into our business model. When we are ready to take it to the next level, we generally ask for a referral of a current customer that we can go visit, receive an objective viewpoint and see the product in a real-world environment. We will have an in-lab...See more
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John Kupper, CDT · Owner
I talked with milling centers I subcontracted with . Since they used different scanners , I felt they would have a strong opinion what they liked and disliked about the ones they are familiar with.
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Judy Fishman · President/Publisher
If you can wait until the fall, you might find it helpful to attend the CAD/CAM Symposium hosted by the Dental Laboratory Owners Association of California (DLOAC) in mid-November. See LMT's Calendar for details.
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Sjaan Adema, CDT, TE · Owner
Do your own research,gather your info and don't jump into anything
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Sjaan Adema, CDT, TE · Owner
Oh and DO go to the symposium at the Langham in South Pasadena. Stay at the hotel and take everything in. You won't be disappointed.
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Chelsey Hancock · Marketing Strategist
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Chelsey Hancock · Marketing Strategist
Hello! What I would like to know and have been thinking about for some time now is...do many of you use an advanced technology like 3D imaging for a scan of a mold? If you do, what companies out there seem to manufacture the best? Recommendations??? Thanks:)
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Alwyn Naraine, CDT · Manager/ Ceramist
I'm currently using Sirona's inEos scanner, in my opinion along with the milling unit inLab MC XL and their Biogeneric software, it is the most complete system on the market. E4D also has a pretty good system however they are a few steps behind Sirona.
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Carla Miller · CAD/CAM Technician
We use a 3Shape scanner and I love it! We also use the inLab MC XL milling unit. We transfer files from the 3Shape scans into the inLab software for the units we mill in-house, and use the 3Shape software for the designs we need to outsource. It all flows pretty well.
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Chelsey Hancock · Marketing Strategist
Thank you for your feedback, I greatly appreciate it!
**How long does a typical scan take for an impression? And then, you still need to do the pouring of the mold, right? Do these machines typically run at about 30K?? Thanks Again!
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Chelsey Hancock · Marketing Strategist
Hey all! If I'm in the market for purchasing a scanner, what is the best way to go about contacting the company? (i.e.. a sales rep, do you recommend going to an even like LAB Day to review the products, or will the company even come out to the job on site)?? ~would love suggestions if any of you...See more
John Kupper, CDT likes this-
Jim Thacker · Vice President
All of the above. We generally will use trade shows to comparison shop competing equipment and engage the reps in discussions about how their products fit into our business model. When we are ready to take it to the next level, we generally ask for a referral of a current customer that we can go visit, receive an objective viewpoint and see the product in a real-world environment. We will have an in-lab...See more
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John Kupper, CDT · Owner
I talked with milling centers I subcontracted with . Since they used different scanners , I felt they would have a strong opinion what they liked and disliked about the ones they are familiar with.
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Judy Fishman · President/Publisher
If you can wait until the fall, you might find it helpful to attend the CAD/CAM Symposium hosted by the Dental Laboratory Owners Association of California (DLOAC) in mid-November. See LMT's Calendar for details.
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Sjaan Adema, CDT, TE · Owner
Do your own research,gather your info and don't jump into anything
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Sjaan Adema, CDT, TE · Owner
Oh and DO go to the symposium at the Langham in South Pasadena. Stay at the hotel and take everything in. You won't be disappointed.
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Mark Jackson, RDT · Owner
What do you mean by Apps? Are you talking about business management software, design software, CAD CAM software?
July 14, 2011Jose Walter · Owner
Hmm...Give me about a month to see if I can crank one out for you.
July 14, 2011Jose Walter · Owner
Mark, it could be anything really. A mobile application, also known as mobile app, is a term used to describe software that runs on smartphones and mobile phones. Mobile applications are designed to educate, entertain, or assist consumers in their daily lives.
July 14, 2011Mark Jackson, RDT · Owner
I got that part Jose. I was just wondering of she was looking for something more specific. Is she hoping to track cases, do CRM or check 3D CAD designs while on the road?
July 15, 2011Elizabeth Curran · Assistant Professor ASDOH
There is a rx app for the iphone.
July 15, 2011Elizabeth Curran · Assistant Professor ASDOH
Here is the website for the RX app: http://www.dental-rx.com/Pages/default.aspx
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