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     Got some PMs asking if I still like or use CG2.  Sorry if I gave the wrong impression but CG2 is still my main go to guide.  94% of all Implant cases sent to Glidewell last year for restorations were single units.  You can 3D print single and multiple unit guides but the…

I think I used every piece of technology in my office!  #28-30 in need of implants. Scanned in Galileos and CEREC.  Articulated the bite and exported that by the help of Frankie Acosta.  Frankie charges $20 to convert RST to STL via Inlab 16.  Find him on CEREC connect!  Loaded the files into BSP and…

I have been dying to try out the Densah Burs by Versah.  These work in reverse to compact spongy bone.  In this case we have a lot of decay and OH issues, but he really wants an implant in #11, so we had to choose our battles.  #9 has a very large PARL so we…

Ok, I know the title is a bit much! But this is a really cool product!  Large vertical defect on #19.  Placenta has been used a great deal in medicine for covering large open wounds, such as diabetic ulcers.  Its anti microbial, attracts mesynchmal stem cells, has all sorts of biological factors.  Its designed for…

Here is another essay case.  Funny I rarely do flippers on molar implants but had two in a row and glad I had my CEREC and Form 2 printer!  Pretty straightforward molar immediate.  Drilled through the furcation and placed a 7 by 11.5 legacy 2. Converted the RST through Inlab 15. Used Meshmixer to add…

Here is a case where I didn’t initially plan on using 3D printing, but am glad I did.  #14 large lateral lesion on an old RCT. Gave patient the option of retreat or ext.  She went for ext.  Was going to extract, graft and wait, but once I got the tooth out I had a…

  Having a lot of fun with Mesh Mixer!  Noticed that there are a number of paid or free download sites for dental models. I’ve used Turbosquid.com for the last 5 years to get images for my books and presentations using 3D Studio Max.  There are also sites like GrabCAD.com and thingiverse.  You can get…

Ok, I’m back to the office and ready to play around with my Form 2!  The last case I played around with a Cerec Guide 2 converted to STL in InLab, today I am playing with two free softwares that can generate STL models from the DICOM files in Galileos.  Blue Sky Plan has a…

 Let me start this post by saying I have no idea what I am talking about!  Just got the printer yesterday and have been going through the learning process but just like my post on Dentaltown, Implants for Dummies, sometimes its fun to share the journey with others and learn as we go! I love…