February 2023 New Dental Products

[On The Cover]

Automation Ecosystem

The new Automation Ecosystem boosts productivity through its Form Auto, Fleet Control, and High Volume Resin System. These aspects reduce idle printer time and boost production, according to 3D printer company Formlabs. Users can expand to a full fleet of dental 3D printers, with the Automation Ecosystem touting increases in productivity while saving on labor, lowering cost per part, and reducing package waste. Form Auto enables automatic part removal, removing finished parts from Build Platform 2 using Quick Release Technology. The next print can start right away, allowing for boosted productivity and no downtime. Prints can be queued for optimal time efficiency.

What sets this system apart

Fleet Control optimizes fleet productivity through its centralized queue management and automatic printer assignment. This fleet management protocol works with Form 3B+ and Form 3BL printer fleets. The high volume resin system increases resin capacity to 5 liters. This is said to be 5 times the standard cartridge size, which allows users to create more parts without having to replace the cartridge as often. All these aspects combine to create a fully robust and powerful ecosystem for any dental lab.

[On The Cover]

Denti.AI Auto-Chart

Dentai.AI Auto-Chart is an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered software that assists dental professionals in interpreting intraoral and extraoral 2D x-ray images by detecting and numbering teeth and missing teeth. It also aids in the detection of dental structures added through past restorative treatment, such as implants, crowns, pontics, endodontic treatments, and fillings, as well as their attributes and affected surfaces. Auto-Chart integrates directly with most practice management and imaging software systems, creating seamless workflows for dental professionals. By automating the data entry process, Denti.AI Auto-Chart produces highly accurate and complete patient charts.

Why this software is worth a look

Denti.AI launches directly from practice management software, helps identify pathology and other conditions found on standard radiographs and cone-beam computed tomography, and exports user-selected treatment plan codes into the patient chart, reportedly saving 15 minutes per patient and improving compliance across the network. It will also listen to voice commands to help fill out periodontal charts.

[CBCT Software]

Editor's Choice: Subscribers benefit from monthly payment with no minimum terms and can add applications and adjust their individual subscription plan at any time.

SICAT Smart

With the new SICAT Smart program, all SICAT Suite applications open for all CBCT are now available on a subscription basis. Whether it is implant planning in SICAT Implant, diagnosis and planning of root canal treatment in SICAT Endo, visualization of the upper airways to plan treatment for obstructive sleep apnea and/or snoring in SICAT Air, or the planning and treatment of temporomandibular disorders in SICAT Function, dentists are now able to start for only $99 for their application of choice. The open SICAT Suite offers a variety of options; it is the only software suite that allows multidisciplinary working within 1 platform, including software applications for various dental disciplines. It is integrated directly with Dentrix and other popular options; users will now be able to easily start with their chosen application at a low cost.

[Milling Machine]

Planmeca PlanMill 60® S

Planmeca has announced its new milling unit, the Planmeca PlanMill 60® S for dental labs. It is a 5-axis milling unit that offers wet and dry processing, according to the manufacturer. It is indicated for processing of discs, blocks, and prefabricated implant abutments, and is designed to offer broader capabilities than the standard chairside mill. Zirconium dioxide, glass ceramics, composites, PMMA, and wax are among the materials that can be processed. PlanMill 60 S contains a half-open blank holder for restorations in the anterior area, and touts a clamping holder for quick changes. It is used in conjunction with Planmeca PlanCAM™ software for a full milling workflow for dental labs.

[Sterilizer]

Lexa Plus

This new sterilizer is a prevacuum, Class B sterilizer designed to provide more capacity, energy-saving cycles, automatic water filling, and connectivity and traceability options, offering full infection control and protection for dentists and patients. It features a color touch-screen display with an intuitive menu. The unit’s patented Eco Dry + feature adapts the drying time to the mass of the load, increasing efficiency by reducing cycle times, increasing the life span of instruments, and optimizing energy consumption. It features a large 7.4-gal chamber, enabling the Lexa Plus to process up to 16.5 lb of wrapped and 18 lb of unwrapped instruments with its 5-tray rack.

[Intraoral Scanner]

PANDA P3

Panda Scanner’s latest intraoral scanner, the PANDA P3, is designed to create maximum value for every user. Features include: artificial intelligence technology; 3 different tips to meet more demands of different applications; much smaller and easy to operate; clear margin line (full high-definition color) for high accuracy; fast scanning speed; and powder-free and true color scans. According to Panda, full arch scanning can be completed in 1 to 2 minutes with the lightweight handpiece (228 g) and it delivers precise, accurate results; accurate anatomical features; 3D high-definition color; and visual communication for an easy treatment experience.

[Zirconia Pediatric Crowns]

Editor's Choice: Additionally, the provider may rescan after the initial reduction attempt, if necessary, to identify any areas that were underreduced.

Intraoral Scanning System

Kinder Krowns—the pediatric division of Apex Dental Laboratory Group—in partnership with 3Disc and Alphabyte, has launched an intraoral scanning system with a zirconia pediatric crown module. The system has the potential to increase procedural efficiency by 100% and mitigates overreduction, which can lead to unnecessary pulp treatments. With the 3Disc scanner, and the Alphabyte software add-on, the system can do a preop scan that gives a heat-mapped guide for placing preformed zirconia pediatric crowns. Within seconds, the scanner picks up enough information on the target and neighboring teeth to provide real-time data for preparation guidance, according to Kinder Krowns. The patent-pending algorithm goes as far as to provide a crown proposal and illustrates a reduction depth chart for the clinician to follow.

[Interproximal Reduction]

Complete IPR Solution

Designed for use with all clear aligners, the Complete IPR Solution consists of lnterproximal Reduction (IPR) Tips and the Profin PDX contra-angle. The Profin PDX offers unique features such as a reciprocating 1.2-mm axial stroke and the ability to “lock” tips, ensuring they are firmly secured in 1 of 8 positions. With Profin IPR, calibrated tips ensure treatment plan adherence and diminish the risk of excessive stripping. Reportedly, clinicians experience significant time savings using the solution, resulting in more patient comfort during IPR, higher case acceptance, and treatment success. Additionally, its ergonomic design reduces fatigue.

[Education Platform]

CloudPrep

T2 Consulting’s CloudPrep is a website that will assist dental practices preparing for the cloud. CloudPrep has 3 primary goals: constructing a successful technology blueprint; eliminating sales pressure and bias in the learning space; and ensuring benefits offset costs through helpful, insightful content. To ensure these 3 goals are met, CloudPrep has the CloudPrep 6-point plan, designed to be a step-by-step guide to properly prepare dental practices and employees for the cloud. It also includes a bid-check spreadsheet for cost comparisons, idea galleries, e-forms, and more. Now available, CloudPrep can be obtained through a monthly or yearly subscription.