Video tutorials

WarningThis page documents exocad's software releases from 2022 on. See documentation for older versions


Getting started

When getting started with exocad DentalCAD, we recommend watching the following videos first. They'll make it easy for you to design your first crowns and bridges with exocad.

Dentaldbicon.png Introduction to Basic Features / Offset Coping Design

Singlecrownicon.png Basic Features / Anatomic Coping with Cutback

Bridgeicon.png Designing a Three-Element bridge

Get up-to-date

DentalCAD3.1 h.png DentalCAD 3.1 Rijeka Highlights
Learn about the latest news of DentalCAD 3.1 Rijeka:

  • Faster single unit designs
  • Minimum Thickness Options
  • Reuse Tooth Setups
  • Merge Scene Files
  • Multiple Antagonist Scans
  • Highly automated Pre-op
  • Screenshot & Image Management
  • Overlay
  • exoplan Integration
  • Smile Creator Update
  • Smile Creator Report
  • Import Face Scans
  • Smile Window
  • Model Creator Update: Quick Models
  • Explanatory Animated Figures
  • Free-form Gingiva
  • New Options for Dentures

Additional tutorials about DentalCAD 3.1 Rijeka:

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Learning More

Once you've had some practice with the exocad DentalCAD platform, it's time to dive into more advanced topics, such as the Expert Mode...

Experticon.png Using the Expert Mode

In this video, you'll learn about...

  • Changing parameters on individual teeth
  • Changing margin line and minimum thickness in a finished design
  • Changing parameters on a saved and finished design
  • Changing a reduced crown into an anatomical crown
  • Changing an anatomical crown into a reduced crown
  • Changing the tooth model


Certain steps in the "wizard" provide advanced features that are worth exploring in detail. Check out the following videos to learn more about selected topics:

Crownbottomicon.png Crown Bottom Design

This video teaches you about all the options relating to achieving the optimal fit:

  • Cement gap customization
  • Setting tolerances for a more tight or more loose fit
  • Dealing with undercuts
  • Customizing crown border
  • Optimizing parameters for specific tools you're using in your machine


Efficient tooth setup for large bridges:

Chainmodeicon.png The Chain Mode for setup of large bridges

The standard tooth placement features you've seen in the previous videos provide you all the tools you need for quick setup of smaller cases. For increased productivity when working on large cases, it's worth learning about all the options of the 'Chain Mode'!


The Cut View

Cutviewicon.png The Cut View feature for fast sectional views

Quickly see your designs 'from the inside' thanks to our convenient sectional view feature.


For those who'd like to design telescopic crowns or take advantage of exocad's advanced features related to attachments, the following videos are recommended:

Telescopeicon.png Advanced Telescopic Crown Design with Cutback

This video documents the various options for designing telescopic crowns, including cut-back options.


Addremoveicon.png Also see the "Add/Remove Attachment video" for advanced telescopic crown design

The "Attachment" options in the free-form dialog provide tremendous flexibility. Take some time to watch the video and play with the software!


As you work regularly with your CAD/CAM system, you may occasionally run into situation where a part of the scan data needs to be corrected or replaced. Thanks to exocad's flexible options for adding additional scans to an existing case, there's no need to re-scan the entire model. Learn about it in the following video:

Addscanicon.png Adding extra scans to an existing case


You can copy existing teeth to create your design. Learn all about it in this video:

Copy.png Copying and pasting teeth

The Implant Module

exocad's most popular add-on module is the Implant Module. The following videos will help you get started, by teaching custom abutment design:

Abutmenticon.png Introduction to the Implant Module / Custom Abutment

Once you've familiarized yourself with the Implant Module, it's time to learn about its advanced options for specific indications:

Gingivaicon.png Implant Bridge with Gingiva Design and Labial Cutback

Thimbleicon.png "Thimble Crown" implant bridge

Wraparoundicon.png "Wrap around" implant bridge

Angulatedicon.png Angulated Screw Channels

Note: Certain functionality presented above may not be available from all exocad resellers.

Partial Frameworks

PartialsVideo.png Video tutorial: exocad Partial Framework Tutorial


The Full Denture Module

Fulldentureicon.png Full Denture Design

Integrated CAM

Camicon.png exocam - exocad's CAM software

Model Creator

ModelCreator-Plateless.pngDesigning a digital model with Model Creator module
Learn about:

  • Different supported types of models
  • Model without plate with different settings and parameter
  • Segment model teeth to define healthy teeth as detachable
  • Use of model attachments for articulation or support

Mockup model t.pngDesigning a Mockup Model

ImplantModel.png Model Creator, Implant Model

Learn about:

  • How to create different types of implant models
  • How to detect implant position in Model Creator
  • How to access exocad library download manager
  • How to switch between preconditioned, unconditioned or abutment die
  • How to add a gingiva mask

Implant Planning

ExoplanVideo.png exoplan - exocad's implant planning software

Check out the following Quick Guide to learn more about the latest version of exoplan: Galway exoplan 07.pngexoplan 3.0 Galway HIGHLIGHTS
Learn about the latest news of exoplan 3.0 Galway:

  • exoplan DB and settings
  • Set up a dual scan case
  • Loading the patient CT scan
  • CT-to-CT alignment workflow
  • Check the accuracy of the alignment
  • Align implants with a few clicks
  • Placement of anchor pins
  • Design of the surgical guide
  • Workflow edentulous cases
  • Design guide workflow

dentalshare

Learn how to use dentalshare for efficient collaboration between dental partners: Dentalshare qg.pngdentalshare

exoprint

What is exoprint? Watch the following quick guide to learn more:
Exoprint.pngexoprint

Webinars

Watch our exocad 2021 webinars showcasing the highlights and add-on features of our exciting software solutions DentalCAD Galway 3.0 and exoplan 3.0 Galway. Galway 07.pngWebinars English 2021