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CAD/CAM - international magazine of digital dentistry

38 I I industry news _ Planmeca CAD/CAM 4_2013 _Planmeca now introducesafullrangeofopen CAD/CAM solutions for dentists and dental labs to complete its offering in industry-leading dental equipment and software. The dentist or lab can choose either the entire workflow solution or only certain parts, according to their needs. This is made possible with Planmeca’s unique and open inter- faces between devices and software. From high- precisiondesktopmillingunitstosophisticatedCAD software,thisuniquesolutionincludesallnecessary tools for open CAD/CAM dentistry. _Integrated workflow for dentists PlanmecaPlanScanisadigitalimpressionscanner for ultra-fast, powder-free 3-D scanning. The quick and accurate scanner provides real-time digital impressions from one-tooth to full-arch scans. The open STL data output means that the scanned data canbesenttoanydentallabforCADwork.Planmeca PlanScanisthefirstdentalunitintegratedimpression scanner. Alternatively, it is available as a standalone version and can be connected e.g. to a laptop. Planmeca also offers dentists a new open CAD software suite for easy 3-D design. Planmeca PlanCAD Easy is integrated in the Planmeca Romexis software and is a perfect tool for designing pros- thetic works from individual inlays to full-arch bridges and abutments. The ready design can then be sent to Planmeca PlanMill 40, a new milling unittargetedfordentistsand designed for glass ceramic andothermaterialworks.The 4-axis milling unit is quick and accurate. _Integrated workflow for dental labs For dental laboratories, Planmeca offers Planmeca PlanScan Lab, a fast and maintenance-freedesktoplab scanner for scanning plaster casts.ThedesignphaseisdoneintheopenPlanmeca PlanCAD Premium lab software, after which the ready design is sent to Planmeca PlanMill 50, an accurate 5-axis milling machine designed for dental labs. Alternatively, the laboratory can order fast and reliable milling services from Planmeca’s CAD/CAM milling centre PlanEasyMill, which offers a wide range of materials and fast deliveries. “Our CAD/CAM solutions are truly unique, as thesystemiscompletelyopenandflexible”,explains Mr Jukka Kanerva, Director of Dental care units and CAD/CAM division at Planmeca Oy. “Dentists and laboratories can choose either the entire solution and benefit from the integrated workflow, or just pick the necessary parts and send the open data to their partners. This is truly digital perfection.”_ Planmeca Oy Asentajankatu 6 00880 Helsinki Finland www.planmeca.com CAD/CAM_contact New open CAD/CAM solutions for dentists and dental laboratories from Planmeca