The Tooth Movement

Dr. Christopher Riolo, Cali Kaltschmidt

This is a dense seminar exploring the fundamentals of digital workflow. Lectures will cover 3D printing and it’s functionality in orthodontic practice and how to get up and running efficiently with your “in-house” clear aligners. This is a heavily hands-on course working with Meshmixer to create printable models, applications of a digital pontic library, indirect bonding with 3D printed models, and the fundamentals of “in-house” aligners using multiple software platforms.

TOPICS WILL INCLUDE:

Basics of 3D Printing Technology
Review of 3D printing technology and a hands on exploration of digital editing for orthodontic workflow, including; printing for Essix-style retainer fabrication, indirect bonding and appliance fabrication using printed models and introduction to the workflow associated with In-House Aligners.

Which 3D printer should I buy? A comprehensive review of popular 3D printers in the dental field; cost, efficiency, workflow. Choosing the right printer for your practice.

Foundations of “In-House” Staged Aligners
Which staging platform should I use? A review of staging options, cost analysis and optimizing print time and accuracy. Details of attachment technology, elastics cuts, parameter settings and aligner materials.

Hands-on staging exercises with Sure Smile and ArchForm.

Additional topics: Packaging and Branding your “in-house” clear aligners, advanced applications in Meshmixer including a digital pontic library.

Print and Mingle Cocktail Hours
Take our Juell3D, Form2, Form3 and EPax printers for a test drive and print any of the files we designed during the day.

Please note: This is a hands-on workshop, a computer (lap top) and mouse are required, as well as proficiency using a computer. We will send you information regarding downloads prior to the event.

Cost:

$950

CE credits: 8

Course duration: 1 day

What to bring to the course:

Please bring a laptop and external mouse

Course date:

June 6th

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