ortho the international C.E. magazine of orthodontics

36 I I industry_ 3Shape _After having radically transformed dental restorations, the CAD/CAM revolu- tionisfinallyreachingtheorthodonticmarket. 3Shape, a world leader in digital dentistry, is bringing its technology and development power to the orthodontic market with a digital-age solution for orthodontic labs and clinics. Ortho System™ brings together accurate 3-D scanning, archiving, intuitive treatment planning and analysis, efficient patient man- agement,communicationtoolsandappliance design — all providing streamlined workflows that increase efficiency and productivity for labs and practices, the company said. The introduction of 3Shape’s TRIOS intra-oral scanner marks a new era for digital orthodontics. This ground- breakingtechnologyoffersamoreproductive, accurate and comfortable way to capture the patient’s impressions at the start of or during the orthodontic treatment, while reducing chair time compared to traditional impression taking. Digital study models captured with the TRIOS, or with 3Shape’s R700 desktop 3D scanner, become ready for further processing and manufacturing in 3Shape’s Ortho System, thanks to tight scanner and software integration. With OrthoAnalyzer, ortho- dontists can perform full treatment planning and fully customized analysis protocols, using advanced 2-D and 3-D tools. Simulation of extractions, interproximal reduc- tions, full treatment planning with detailed move- mentoverviewandrealisticvirtualarticulatorsareall possibleinauser-friendlyenvironment,thecompany said.Fullanalysisorvalidationprotocols,suchasPAR or ABO, can also be implemented, allowing consist- entandmoreefficientworkflows.Theuniqueinsight provided by 3-D study models make the assessment of treatment results both easy and accurate. Appliance Designer is the first complete digital toolbox dedicated to all types of orthodontic ap- pliances. A host of intuitive and accurate tools enables users to create even the most demand- ing designs. Appliances such as nightguards, re- tainers, customized bands, splints, surgical bites, palatal expanders, bionators, Twin blocks, Herbst appliances, Planas tracks and much more can eas- ily be created on screen and made ready for computer-driven manufacturing. ApplianceDesigner’sopenSTLformatguarantees complete freedom of choice in relation to materials and 3-D-driven equipment, such as 3-D printers or milling machines. 3Shape’s solutions also allow full integration and file preparation for the equipment chosen. All tools and design parameters can be combined in any way, and these can be stored as reusable and unique workflows to ensure consistency and ef- ficiency. A tight integration between the treatment planningtoolsinOrthoAnalyzerandtheuseofrealis- ticvirtualarticulatorsallowsoptimalCADdesignand maximum efficiency of the orthodontic treatment, the company said. 3Shape Ortho System is the only fully integrated CAD/CAM system dedicated to orthodontics, which allows full freedom of choice in terms of equipment, material and manufacturing partners —thanks to its open format. It is easy and fast to transfer digital files, and the communication tools offered by 3-D study models enable tighter cooperation between orthodontic professionals. The applications of CAD/CAM in orthodontics offer a host of new opportunities for more efficient treatments and follow-up. The technology also enables improved communication between ortho- dontists, technicians and patients, higher accuracy and repeatability, better control of costs and mate- rial consumption, and increased patient comfort. Through improved consistency and efficiency in manufacturing, CAD/CAM technologies allow the orthodontic professional to concentrate his or her resources on value-adding activities. For more information, visitwww.3shape.com._ ortho2_2012 The age of digital orthodontics is here Photos/Provided by 3Shape