Implant Planning and 3D Tactile Models
A 3D image is good; but, a real 3D model is infinitely better.
For implant-planning purposes, there is nothing better than an exact facsimile of the patient’s maxilla or mandible.
By using a tactile 3D model, the dentist has the luxury of creating multiple “What if” scenarios involving the more complicated cases.
This allows for successful navigation around common implant planning challenges, such as: determining the amount of bone available to work with and charting the exact location of the vital nerve networks to be worked around.
OBTAINING A 3D TACTILE MODEL REQUIRES 3 BASIC STEPS:
1. SCANNING THE PATIENT
The patient’s jaw must be scanned using a cone-beam CT scanner or the traditional multi-slice CT scanner.
2. 3D MEDICAL IMAGING SOFTWARE
The scanned images are reconstructed by a sophisticated medical imaging software. If needed, the software can highlight vital nerve networks such as the nerve canals in the mandible. This 3D image with the marked nerve canals can now be saved and used for making the 3D models.
3. PRINTING A TACTILE 3D MODEL
Using today’s digital rapid prototyping technology, the tactile 3D model can easily be printed in an accurate high-resolution 3D photopolymer model. This process will literally print out 1 layer at a time of photopolymer resin until the model is complete.
CBITE DDS has now combined steps 2 and 3 in order to simplify the process and provide the service at a very reasonable price. Once the dentist has the scanned images, it can be easily uploaded to our website for processing. Within 5 to 10 business days, the dentist will receive the tactile 3D model.
Using today’s digital rapid prototyping technology, the tactile 3D model can easily be printed in an accurate high-resolution 3D photopolymer model. This process will literally print out 1 layer at a time of photopolymer resin until the model is complete.
CBITE DDS has now combined steps 2 and 3 in order to simplify the process and provide the service at a very reasonable price. Once the dentist has the scanned images, it can be easily uploaded to our website for processing. Within 5 to 10 business days, the dentist will receive the tactile 3D model.
