Designing implant-based restorations

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Overview

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After the CAD process have been started we see three scans

  • Model scan [1]
  • Gingiva scan[2], if 'Separate Gingiva scan' is selected in DentalDB
  • Scan of the scan abutment [3]


The exact workflow presented to you by the Wizard will depend on whether you're designing a custom abutment, or a screw retained structure.

Switch Implant Connection Library

To switch the implant connection during the design of the reconstruction please enter in the expert mode and follow the described steps:

Step 1 : Select the option Switch Compatible Implant Component.
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Step 2: Choose one of the compatible library options from the drop-down menu.

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Step 3: Expanding the menu, choose one of the options available for the selected library.

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Select Implant Type

Switch Implant typeWatch this video about: Switch Implant type

In order to change the implant reconstruction type, for example, from custom abutment to screw retained, please enter in the expert mode and select the option Select Implant Type

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In the drop-down menu, you can now choose a different option

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Click OK to apply the changes.

WarningChanging this setting with existing planned or designed parts might discard some or all of the parts and the operation is not reversible after clicking 'OK'. Save a scene file before you continue
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