Australasian Dentist Issue 92

CATEGORY AUSTRALASIAN DENTIST 11 PRODUCT BACKGROUND accredited dental laboratories. Dr Nischal Singh from Sydenham Dental Group says: “We are continually looking at ways to improve our practice systems and workflows. My vision was to use a scanner for more than just a replacement for the traditional dental impression materials and techniques. We use the iTero for everything from digital dental records to in-house CAD/CAM restorations through our exocad software. We then send all remaining crown and bridge work, TMJ splint constructions, and orthodontic appliance construction direct to our dental laboratories. The iTero is simply amazing! It’s the ultimate all round scanner.” Expanding what’s possible for dental practices. An iTero scanner in practice allows practitioners to provide a digital treatment solution and patient experience that is more likely to keep patients coming back, recommend to their friends and family and ultimately helping the practice to grow. Practitioners can work efficiently and confidently with www.myiTero.com , which makes iTero scans available within minutes 5 and allows for export to the CAD software of choice. iTero scanners are a perfect choice for any workflow, restorative or orthodontic. u Schedule an iTero Element 5D Plus demonstration or learn more at iTero.com Reach out to the team at Aligntech for any further information – AU 1800 468 472 NZ 0800 542 123 or check out the website – itero.com References: 1 On average, with the iTero Plus series as compared to the iTero Element 2 and iTero Element 5D, and based on scan processing time comparison of 40 Invisalign scans and 40 restorative scans with 3 prep teeth processed by the iTero Element2/iTero Element 5D computing units and the iTero Element Plus series computing unit. 2 iTero Element 5D Plus Lite software configuration excludes NIRI interproximal caries detection aid. 3 Unless otherwise specified, all comparisons are relative to previous generation iTero Element scanners. All comparisons are relative to previous generation iTero Element scanners including but not limited to iTero Element, iTero Element 2, and iTero Element 5D scanners. 4 Monthly, daily and hourly figures are estimates only, based on total scans per year of 10,531,410 in 2019. Data on file at Align Technology, as of January 29, 2020 5 Based on 10,000 scans, mean transfer time, defined, as the time between the practice sending the iTero scan and the dental laboratory receiving it, is 4.6min. May vary based on internet connection.​Data on file at Align Technology, as of February 12, 2020. 3. Unlimited cloud storage (www.myiTero. com) – the iTero Element scanners are designed to automatically save scan data to the system’s hard disk every two seconds, so there is noneed for a battery backup. In the event of a power outage scan data is safe and practitioners don’t need to worry about losing their scans. 4. Multipurpose applications (www. myiTero.com) – with an easy-to-use interface, practitioners can access cases and records via a web-based platform. This allows for barrier free lab transfers, ability to run scan reports of diagnostic records taken at the time of the scan, create treatment plans either through AI or scan reports. All of which can be easily uploaded into the practice’s clinical software. 5. Open system – an open system that regularly exchanges feedback with its external environment. This allows the iTero Element scanner to create unlimited workflows either in house through CAD/CAM systems which allows unlimited data exporting to dental laboratories or any workflow of choice. 6. Exporting data for CAM (Computer added manufacturing) – the iTero Element scanner has the ability to export the open .stl model file with a solid base. This allows the practitioner to go straight to CAM manufacturing without the need for a CAD modelling system. 7. Direct to lab workflow – sending cases directly from the iTero Element scanner to the laboratory (open source) for treatment planning, smile creating, crown, bridge and implant workflows. This allows for the ability to seamlessly receive, review and manage cases real-time resulting in accurate and efficient modelling services. Matt Smith (General Manager) from Andent Dental Laboratory says: “Since the introduction of the direct to lab portal, the iTero scanner has such a better interface to work with. We find at the lab with the (artificial intelligence) it aids in the removal of tissue that makes the scans really nice and clean to work with.” 8. CAD integration: exocad – direct integration from the iTero Element scanner into both chairside (ChairsideCAD) and laboratory (DentalCAD) exocad software systems. Allowing for extensive improvements and workflows with Galway exocad releases forDentalCAD, ChairsideCAD, exoplan, and MyiTero Connector. Restorative Workflows Globally, every year over 1.4 million restorative scans⁴ are performed with the iTero scanner, and iTero customers are working withmore than 3,000 labs globally. In Australian and New Zealand, iTero customers’ have the option of over 200 + local