Aoralscan part 5

Overview of Clear Aligners

  • Clear aligners have gained substantial popularity in the dental market over the last decade.

  • Interest from patients in these treatments has significantly increased.

  • Traditional orthodontic workflows were manual and time-consuming, involving pouring stone models and moving them by hand.

Impact of Digital Dentistry

  • Digital dentistry is revolutionizing all facets of the dental profession, including crown and bridge and orthodontics.

  • Scanners like the ARL Scan 3 from Shining 3D enable improved workflows.

  • Shining 3D has heavily invested in software development, creating a complete solution encompassing scanner, software, and 3D printer.

Maestro 3D Software

  • Allows planning for orthodontic treatments like fixed braces and aligners.

  • Designed for usage in both clinics and labs.

  • Fully integrates with Shining 3D scanners and printers, enhancing user experience and efficiency.

Using AeolScan 3 and Maestro 3D

  • Instructional overview of utilizing the AeolScan 3 control scanner in conjunction with Maestro 3D software.

  • Steps include:

    1. Importing Scans: Start by importing full arc scans into the Maestro 3D software.

    2. Analysis and Modifications: Analyzing the scans for accuracy and making necessary modifications.

    3. Case Planning: Specific focus on planning a clear aligner case by setting up models and segmenting teeth.

Key Functionalities of Maestro Software

  • Segmentation: Automatic and accurate segmentation of teeth boundaries is possible, but user adjustment is recommended to ensure correct placement of the tooth's long axis.

  • Tooth Movement: Features tools to adjust rotation, angulation, and inclination of teeth.

  • Treatment Adjustments: Options to perform:

    • Extrusion and intrusion

    • Digital interproximal reduction (IPR)

    • Removal of teeth

    • Adding attachments as needed

Creating and Fabricating Aligners

  • Establish a multistep treatment plan using the software.

  • Export models at each treatment step for aligner fabrication.

  • Options for fabrication include:

    • Traditional methods: export 3D models and print them to create aligners.

    • Increasing popularity of printing aligners directly from the digital files.

Additional Designs Possible

  • Maestro 3D software extends to design of other orthodontic appliances:

    • Removable orthodontic appliances

    • Retainers

    • Light splints

    • Indirect bonding trays

  • Flexibility to work in-house or collaborate with external labs for production.

Educational Resources

  • The Institute of Digital Dentistry offers a variety of online courses to assist with digital dentistry implementation.