AUSTRALASIAN DENTIST 41 EVENTS the organisation, from music through to printing machines and how their grassroots have paved the way, providing insights from the milling machines and the number of workflows, technology, and choices that are now available. CAM opportunities didn’t stop there on the night, it was then Asiga 3D printers turn to impress, the 3D resin printer was demonstrated at the workshop by founder and managing director Justin Elsey. Mr Elsey said, “digital printing was a way of serving patients better in a timelier way by adopting a digital workflow, starting with a 3D scanner to get the data to a design software quicker.” Mr Elsey educated the attendees on what he saw as the “killer apps” for clinical CAD-CAM dentistry, that being – tempories in crown and bridge, removable prosthetics i.e.– splints and the third killer app – Clear Aligners. Explaining the ABCs of this breakthrough new CLAUSS system was SamThalassinos, Managing Director of XYZ Dental. His business XYZ Dental supplies not only Clinical CAD-CAM equipment, but also laboratory products and continues to assist and support his clients with scalability of these workflows through his Axios milling centre. He has a truly unique perspective, or as he puts it: “We use what we sell, and we sell what we use.” He said, “the CLAUSS system has revolutionised the dental laboratory industry and had the advantage of being a truly open, integrated, and scalable system in the dental market”. The overarching CLAUSS ‘system’ brings together all the software and hardware needed to build an integrated end-to-end digital workflow, enabling users to design and/or produce highquality dental restorations and appliances at their pace. A highlight of the evening was the practical hands-on session by all the presenters and the scalable options/ choices available to them; showcasing how the iTero intraoral scanner directly integrates into exocad CAD design software and then further integrates into a Roland DGShape milling machine and/or Asiga 3D printer, creating an ease of use and dot to dot clinical process. On the night the DGShape milling machine was put through its paces, producing a dental crown during the session using a design generated by the exocad CAD-CAM software, based on the digital image acquired by the iTero 5D Plus series intraoral scanner, while the Asiga printer manufactured a splint directly off the live scan. Mr Sam Thalassinos further said that the ability to be able to share/educate the key attributes from each of the experts and companies about their respective workflows and technologies and to then be able to showcase the results in real time was very beneficial to all professionals and support teams in attendance. The on-the-spot demonstrations showed attendees that there was ‘no smoke andmirrors’, provingwhat was possiblewith the CLAUSS system, based on real insights from pioneers in the development of the technology and users such as Dr Giblin.The combination of information and education through to seeing and believing – all in one night was very powerful!” he said. The CLAUSS system starts with the iTero intraoral scanner which acquires highly detailed and accurate intraoral scans. These scans are used by exocad CAD software which controls the precise milling achieved with a Roland DGShape milling machine or Asiga printer whilst creating a system that is integrated, open and scalable to the end user. u For more information and future CAD-CAM workshops, if you’re ready to take the next step in transforming your consultation process, streamlining your practice, and making the most of your investment, the team at XYX dental is here to help. Reach out to the team at XYZ Dental on 03 8538 5100 or alternatively, check out the website –xyzdental.com.au – or request a demo. This article was written by Australasian Dental Magazine in partnership with Invisalign Australia Pty Limited (“Invisalign”). iTero® is an intra-oral scanner used to record images of teeth and oral tissue. Always follow the directions for use. Dr Thomas Giblin is an independent Australian registered Prosthodontist who was paid a fee by Invisalign for his involvement in this workshop. His opinions, however, are his own. XYZ Dental is a non-exclusive distributor of iTero intraoral scanners for Invisalign. Invisalign has no other association or affiliation with any other companies listed in this article.
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