Awesome people who care about their clients. - 7/09/2021
Samuel Koth DDS
These guys are great. Always quick to answers questions and trouble shoot. Only a text away...they are spot on. Would purchase from them again in a heart beat......and will soon! We are getting close to adding a second Medit i500 to the office. Every...read moreThese guys are great. Always quick to answers questions and trouble shoot. Only a text away...they are spot on. Would purchase from them again in a heart beat......and will soon! We are getting close to adding a second Medit i500 to the office. Everyone whats to use the one we have!read less - 6/19/2020
Sherif Gabr
I have been suing the Medit i500 scanner for a little over 2 months now and I have had great success. I have used it for implant cases, immediate dentures and single unit crowns.
What I like the most is that the software is continuously improving ...read moreI have been suing the Medit i500 scanner for a little over 2 months now and I have had great success. I have used it for implant cases, immediate dentures and single unit crowns.
What I like the most is that the software is continuously improving and adding new features.
You really can not ask for more than that! Great product, excellent support and a software development team that listens to their customers feedback!
Very happy with my purchase!!!read less - 2/26/2020
Instant support, nice people at Cad-Ray but LOTS of trouble getting CIT 12m same-as-cash approval as offered. CIT fumbled around for 7d in finding credit report. Eventually fed up with inactivity or support after lifting Equifax credit freeze and d...read moreInstant support, nice people at Cad-Ray but LOTS of trouble getting CIT 12m same-as-cash approval as offered. CIT fumbled around for 7d in finding credit report. Eventually fed up with inactivity or support after lifting Equifax credit freeze and directed to Experian quagmire of automated phone calling tree.read less - 1/09/2021
Stephen S
Choosing an digital intraoral scanner these days can be quite a daunting task. When I reached out to CAD-Ray, as was recommended by many colleagues, I was connected to Frank DeLuca, and he made my decision-making process very simple. Upon receiving...read moreChoosing an digital intraoral scanner these days can be quite a daunting task. When I reached out to CAD-Ray, as was recommended by many colleagues, I was connected to Frank DeLuca, and he made my decision-making process very simple. Upon receiving my 3shape Trios 4 scanner, Frank and the entire tech support team/customer service were very helpful every step of the way. Frank makes himself available when he can in order to address all of the questions I have regarding the digital workflow. I highly recommend CAD-Ray. It will make your transition to digital scanning a positive experience.read less - 1/24/2023
Varghese George
The customer service has been top notch, every single time. I have only good things to say about them. - 4/05/2022
Andrew Cole
The D.I.Y. Medit i500 package was right for me. I bought a nice gaming PC for my 2 operative rooms, downloaded the software, watched some videos, and started scanning. It's really easy to use, my crowns fit better with fewer adjustments, and they cos...read moreThe D.I.Y. Medit i500 package was right for me. I bought a nice gaming PC for my 2 operative rooms, downloaded the software, watched some videos, and started scanning. It's really easy to use, my crowns fit better with fewer adjustments, and they cost less because they are made model-less and without impression materials. I will start to see a return on investment in less than 2 years and it makes my work more fun, and I can deliver better results. Armen puts on a 2 day course which is very helpful to refine your technique. Start with watching the videos, scan your employees, and then use it on patients. I considered buying an iTero Element 2 and I'm so glad I didn't. The Medit is smaller, as good or better, and it costs ~$25,000 less over the course of 5 years. Ongoing fees for other scanners are a joke. Medit keeps providing updates that make the software even better and there are no additional charges.read less - 3/29/2020
5 stars for a great product and great service. After much research I knew I was set on the Medit 500. I considered some of my local equipment reps, as well as cad-ray. Cad-ray won out due to their efficiency, speed of service, and knowledge. Their on...read more5 stars for a great product and great service. After much research I knew I was set on the Medit 500. I considered some of my local equipment reps, as well as cad-ray. Cad-ray won out due to their efficiency, speed of service, and knowledge. Their online presence makes it easy to get help via messaging, social media, or phone. The fact that one of the employees of Medit (an engineer?) posts on the cad-Ray Facebook group speaks volumes of the vendor-mfg relations.
The scanner itself works great, but make sure to contact them to get the minimum specs required for a laptop — it will make a difference in how the scanner performs. I had some slow scans at first but upgraded from 8gb to 32gb ram and also got some coaching from customer service (Frank) to get me up to speed.
To make the scanner mobile, I purchased this cart from Staples: https://www.staples.com/Oklahoma-Sound-Premium-Audio-Visual-Presentation-Cart-40-1-2-H-x-18-W-x-30-D-Black-Ivory-Wood/product_932437.
Lastly, I purchased “3M Dual Lock Fastener” to keep the power module attached to the wand from falling off the cart. I carry the scanner between two offices, so I wanted something sturdy, but removable. (see in photos). The hockey puck shaped holder (comes with the scanner) is heavy and sticks to the countertop without needing any adhesive.read less - 10/12/2019
CAD-Ray keeps knocking it out of the park. Upgraded from i500 to i700. Transition was seamless! Thanks again guys! - 11/15/2022
Michael Gagaoudakis
Awesome company. The video collection CAD-Ray has put together for their equipment is unparalleled. There is literally no other company that has a library of learning tools like Armen and his team have put together. I highly recommend this company if...read moreAwesome company. The video collection CAD-Ray has put together for their equipment is unparalleled. There is literally no other company that has a library of learning tools like Armen and his team have put together. I highly recommend this company if you are considering making a digital equipment investment. 5 stars!read less - 6/16/2020
blakesherrick-q6S
The Medit i700 is a game changer in speed and overall comfort for patients. I find it much smaller than other brands and have done almost 50 appliances/aligner cases the past 2 months with no fit issues from my lab. Love this scanner!
Dr. Sherric...read moreThe Medit i700 is a game changer in speed and overall comfort for patients. I find it much smaller than other brands and have done almost 50 appliances/aligner cases the past 2 months with no fit issues from my lab. Love this scanner!
Dr. Sherrick
Auburn Lakes Orthodonticsread less - 8/24/2021
Whatever digital workflow addition you want to add to your dental practice look no further than Cad-Ray. Top notch support and training. - 1/29/2023
Eric Reum
I bought a i500 almost a year and a half ago. Sadly it ran into an issue with the cord after over a years use. Cad-ray was extremely quick to diagnose the issue and also send a replacement scanner. The quality and ease of scanning has been great! Als...read moreI bought a i500 almost a year and a half ago. Sadly it ran into an issue with the cord after over a years use. Cad-ray was extremely quick to diagnose the issue and also send a replacement scanner. The quality and ease of scanning has been great! Also very happy with the customer service.read less - 6/02/2022
Kent Lysgaard
This company has the best customer support I have ever experienced. I purchased the I700 Intraoral scanner and the transition from impression material to io scanner has been so easy because of Cad-Ray. I highly recommend them. The response to questi...read moreThis company has the best customer support I have ever experienced. I purchased the I700 Intraoral scanner and the transition from impression material to io scanner has been so easy because of Cad-Ray. I highly recommend them. The response to questions/issues is instantaneous even with a patient in the chair they have the capability to go online and help. Absolutely first rate.read less - 4/13/2022
Krupal Chhotu
Finally going digital and Cad-Ray was the place to start. Got the Medit i500 and began scanning right away. Now I am doing digital dentures, making my own surgical stents, etc. The support available is the best. "Frank" is always available! :) - 10/09/2019
I bought a Medit i700 and admittedly did not use it for a year or so. Once I got going on it, I now hate analog impressions (time, lab time, expense, questions of quality, etc). I had a cord go bad (fray) and could not scan. I called and spoke to Hea...read moreI bought a Medit i700 and admittedly did not use it for a year or so. Once I got going on it, I now hate analog impressions (time, lab time, expense, questions of quality, etc). I had a cord go bad (fray) and could not scan. I called and spoke to Heather, and she was outstanding in providing service. I texted a pic, she corresponded with Medit, and they got a new one to me the next day. Tracking, email correspondence, etc. all was provided there as well. I was back up and running in no time, and having to do some analog impressions made me realize how much we love the scanner. The service from Heather and Medit (Dane) verified it. I sent a text out to a pile of dental friends to let them know as well. Highly recommended!read less - 7/10/2024
Nick Boyd
Great people. Very helpful with anything you need. - 6/16/2020
Ted Fang
Purchased a Trios 5 and the Sprint Ray Printer/Ecosystem from Cad-Ray at the end of 2022. Frank Deluca, my CAD-Ray rep, was instrumental in helping me see the value in purchasing both technologies to expand on my digital dental office. He came ac...read morePurchased a Trios 5 and the Sprint Ray Printer/Ecosystem from Cad-Ray at the end of 2022. Frank Deluca, my CAD-Ray rep, was instrumental in helping me see the value in purchasing both technologies to expand on my digital dental office. He came across as being very sincere and professional throughout the entire process. After the purchase, he even made himself available to go above and beyond what a normal dental rep would do. For instance, when I had my Sprint Ray Ecosystem installed, he set aside time on a Friday afternoon to walk me through the steps to print my first 3D study models. I would say he is one of the best dental reps that I have come across. Definitely received a 5 star experience and service from Frank. He is definitely and asset to CAD-Ray.read less - 1/25/2023
Reid Stone
I cannot say enough good things about Cad-Ray and the people involved with this organization. I have purchased equipment over the past few years from them and always been amazed at the non-pushy before the sale help and the after the sale support. ...read moreI cannot say enough good things about Cad-Ray and the people involved with this organization. I have purchased equipment over the past few years from them and always been amazed at the non-pushy before the sale help and the after the sale support. I have been deciding for the last 2 years to make a big purchase of a mill and sintering furnace and Jon has never made me feel like I was bothering him and never pushed me just to try to get a sale. It really is different from other sales experiences I've had with other companies/sales people.Jesse came out and installed and provided training for our new mill and sintering furnace. He went above and beyond what I was expecting to make sure myself and my team knew how everything works during the training. He has also been great with questions we have had since the installation. I just cannot say enough good things about my experience all around and will definitely be a Cad-Ray customer for many years to come. Thank you Cad-Ray!read less - 6/15/2022
Ryan Anardi
Just ordered my i700 yesterday and it ships today. Customer support has been amazing in answering all my questions completely. Looking forward to my delivery day like a kid at Christmas. - 11/03/2021
Great product and company. all the help and support you need on their website and Facebook group. recommended them to many of my colleagues and bragged to other reps about how good my deal was compared to what they were offering. - 6/16/2020
Sean Landgraf
Truly Great Service. Glad I purchased my scanner here. - 8/03/2023
JCarlos Mendoza
Had a good experience when purchasing my scanner, it was very easy, and to date after three months of using the scanner no support is a plus, anytime I call me I will answer and troubleshoot - 7/10/2022
Todd Haskin
The medit is one of the best scanners on the market with the best price. Cad ray's support and training is phenomenal and they are very quick to respond. We work with Laura. Highly recommend. - 12/16/2021
Gabriel Joel
Medit i500 is an incredible scanner. I have experience with other types of scanners including IO and Desktop but this one is really impressive. It is blazing fast and takes beautiful scans. But more importantly is the company itself. Medit is an amaz...read moreMedit i500 is an incredible scanner. I have experience with other types of scanners including IO and Desktop but this one is really impressive. It is blazing fast and takes beautiful scans. But more importantly is the company itself. Medit is an amazing company and is constantly trying to improve. They are always on the cutting edge and releasing new improvements all the time. They are always LISTENING to the customers on how to improve the scanning experience and change accordingly. The customer service is second to none. I highly recommend this scanner but even more highly recommend considering buying the scanner as a result of the great company and PEOPLE that stand behind it.read less - 10/09/2019
This has changed my way of doing things forever. I can’t live without my Medit scanner. I promote it to all my friends like crazy. Support with Cad ray is awesome. They return calls within seconds. The price for scanner is ridiculously good and the ...read moreThis has changed my way of doing things forever. I can’t live without my Medit scanner. I promote it to all my friends like crazy. Support with Cad ray is awesome. They return calls within seconds. The price for scanner is ridiculously good and the quality of images is amazing. Their website has soo many educational videos. It doesn’t end. I love the ability to mobilize it from one off to another until I buy a second one. I’m can’t wait u til I have the time to learn all the other cool technology cad ray has. It’s amazing.read less - 7/24/2020
Caleb King
Kaila Larson is the support specialist for our office and has been outstanding. She gets back to us quickly with any questions we have, and will log into the computer and fix issues so we don't even have to worry about them. She is extremely knowled...read moreKaila Larson is the support specialist for our office and has been outstanding. She gets back to us quickly with any questions we have, and will log into the computer and fix issues so we don't even have to worry about them. She is extremely knowledgeable about the MEDIT scanner and the supporting software. She responds to calls and texts or emails and will communicate with us in whatever way is most convenient for our office. She has saved us hours of time and headache by always being available to help.read less - 5/25/2022
Franco Picofazzi
Great product at an affordable price, not to mention Andy's help at customer service. Highly recommended. - 6/23/2022
I do not know if it is okay to use the F word on this page. But I F@#KING LOVE MY MEDIT with the new filters now.
Scan the teeth with the middle filter, then go to the first 1 and get the palate in less than 1 minute. AMAZING
I have since s...read moreI do not know if it is okay to use the F word on this page. But I F@#KING LOVE MY MEDIT with the new filters now.
Scan the teeth with the middle filter, then go to the first 1 and get the palate in less than 1 minute. AMAZING
I have since sold my ITERO and JUST HATE my OMNICAM EVERYDAY.read less - 3/01/2020
They all go absolutely above and beyond in all aspects. Whether it's tech support, products, CE, everything. Everyone I have dealt with has been wonderful. Love these guys! - 6/19/2020
Jason Oh
Everyone at CAD Ray has been amazing. Glad I chose them for my Medit and Sprint Ray purchase. Our training with Kaila was awesome. Thank you - 1/04/2023
Gould Dentistry
A newcomer to scanning, I have been impressed with the ease of the process. The commitment shown by each CAD-Ray team member to successful customer training and their skill levelhave been extraordinary. Thank you Kaila, Frank and Andy!! - 5/15/2022
Scot White
It's rare to find a company that actually has its customer's best interests in mind. They took all the intimidation out of the equation for me as I took the leap into the "digital dentistry." Frank Weinstein is the right person to know if you are try...read moreIt's rare to find a company that actually has its customer's best interests in mind. They took all the intimidation out of the equation for me as I took the leap into the "digital dentistry." Frank Weinstein is the right person to know if you are trying to learn about and buy and use digital tools in your office. It's so mush easier when you have knowledgeable people who are really on your side.read less - 7/07/2021
Graham Reed
I got the Medit scanner last fall and I have been nothing but impressed by it and the support by CAD-Ray. The level of support, training videos, and continuously upgraded software is really impressive. If you are on the fence, you should feel confide...read moreI got the Medit scanner last fall and I have been nothing but impressed by it and the support by CAD-Ray. The level of support, training videos, and continuously upgraded software is really impressive. If you are on the fence, you should feel confident in moving forward with CAD-Ray.read less - 6/16/2020
Michelle Duong
Our office is new to using the Meditscan so far we love it. Our rep andy was so detailed and great with the training. Everything has been good so far and easy. Defenitely recommend. - 9/23/2022
I am fairly new to scanning with my Medit I700. I am loving this in my business. It has had its challenges at times but the best part is the accessibility and support from Frank DeLuca. He has been instrumental in helping me when I have a patient in...read moreI am fairly new to scanning with my Medit I700. I am loving this in my business. It has had its challenges at times but the best part is the accessibility and support from Frank DeLuca. He has been instrumental in helping me when I have a patient in the chair and need assistance. I couldn't be more grateful for his help. Thanks, Frank!read less - 12/16/2021
Ramin Goshtasbi
Great service even if you own a Primescan. Company is built on customer service. Thanks for the help guys…. - 1/05/2022
Brent Hale
I bought a scanner from Nick Statly at Cad-ray a few months back and have nothing but good things to say about them. They were very helpful with setting up my computer that's linked to the scanner and since then have been very eager to help with ques...read moreI bought a scanner from Nick Statly at Cad-ray a few months back and have nothing but good things to say about them. They were very helpful with setting up my computer that's linked to the scanner and since then have been very eager to help with questions that I had regarding the system.read less - 12/08/2021
AJ Ganir
Cadray has great support and service! They are very responsive to questions. Love the new medit scanner! - 5/06/2021
Zachary Hickman
High quality scanner. Super fast. Have been happy with the support that Cad-Ray has offered. I really like the innovative technology that medit allows users to implement into their practice. - 10/13/2021
Kaila is an incredible Rep! Hope Cad-Ray knows what a great employee they have. Thank you Kaila! - 12/16/2021
Brian Jaques
After weeks of research I purchased the i700 through Nick at cad-ray. My office has never used a scanner before and despite the great pricing, this was still a major purchase for me. Nick was incredibly helpful guiding me through the process while an...read moreAfter weeks of research I purchased the i700 through Nick at cad-ray. My office has never used a scanner before and despite the great pricing, this was still a major purchase for me. Nick was incredibly helpful guiding me through the process while answering my many questions. The customer service was very responsive and my friends who have purchased medit scanner were correct that this is the way to go. 5 Stars!read less - 5/08/2021
Provinces Dental
Cad-Ray has provided a great product! They have been super helpful with getting all of our questions answered and products to us in a timely matter! - 3/01/2022
Shant Aharonian
Cad-ray has to be the best company to work with when it comes to digital dentistry solutions. Here are the reasons why:
1. Experience. Everyone in the company has extensive experience in dentistry. They have used all digital platforms and offer cust...read moreCad-ray has to be the best company to work with when it comes to digital dentistry solutions. Here are the reasons why:
1. Experience. Everyone in the company has extensive experience in dentistry. They have used all digital platforms and offer customers first hand experience.
2. Honesty. Based on their experience they share all the good/bad of different systems. They work with you to find a solution that works best for you. Not sell you the piece of the equipment that gives them the biggest commission.
3. Support. Cad-ray offers the missing piece of the dentist/digital manufacturer puzzle. Many other distributors sell you a piece of equipment but don’t have true day-to-day experience with that equipment. Cad-ray’s team openly share their expertise to help customers optimize their workflows with great technology.
4. Passion. The Cad-ray team is extremely passionate about their craft. They truly believe in what they have to offer.
I took Armen Mirzayan’s course on intraoral scanning and it was truly mind blowing. Armen’s insights will help any dentist optimize their craft. I purchased the full sprintray 3d printing ecosystem the help of Frank. I plan to purchase more equipment from cad-ray.
Also, Jesse is a genius in regards to all aspect of digital workflows. I’m truly grateful for this company and everyone who I’ve worked with so far.read less - 10/07/2022
Steve Acker
We received our i700 scanner from CAD-Ray yesterday. It was an upgrade from our i500. The scanner is amazing and Laura was amazing in helping us get up and running in no time. Their support, professionalism, and expertise is unmatched. Thanks CAD-Ray...read moreWe received our i700 scanner from CAD-Ray yesterday. It was an upgrade from our i500. The scanner is amazing and Laura was amazing in helping us get up and running in no time. Their support, professionalism, and expertise is unmatched. Thanks CAD-Ray!- Helena from Elite Dentalread less - 12/23/2021
Esther Quintana
Se ve muy bien, aunque yo le tengo, pánico, a los Dentistas, Sorry, pero tengo que ir, Ni modo - 2/25/2015
Evan Sachs
Great staff and support when needed! There is a bit of a learning curve like with any new tech, but I highly recommend the Medit i500 and the Cad-Ray staff is great. Special thanks to Laura and Jeff for helping out! You guys rock. Great company and ...read moreGreat staff and support when needed! There is a bit of a learning curve like with any new tech, but I highly recommend the Medit i500 and the Cad-Ray staff is great. Special thanks to Laura and Jeff for helping out! You guys rock. Great company and product!read less - 11/11/2020
Miller Loriaux
Absolutely love dealing with this company. Purchased two intraoral scanners from them over the last 3 years and the support has been beyond exceptional. Frank patiently walked me through all the basics with many a phone call (to his personal cell p...read moreAbsolutely love dealing with this company. Purchased two intraoral scanners from them over the last 3 years and the support has been beyond exceptional. Frank patiently walked me through all the basics with many a phone call (to his personal cell phone, no less) on the first go round. Whenever we've even had a hint of technical difficulty there is ALWAYS a knowledgeable voice on the other end of the line. After 3 years of use a significant issue came up with the scanner and they went above and beyond to get it back up and running. Was so impressed (and I realized how dependent we've become on a scanner) that I purchased another one.Needed some assistance submitting a Valplast RPD design digitally this week. Damien worked me through it in literally 5 minutes and took the time to optimize my graphics card performance while he was there. Top shelf service.Certainly, the first place I go with any dental tech purchase.read less - 6/04/2022
John T
Frank and the CAD-Ray crew are awesome! They are always available for support with the technology you purchase from them. - 1/25/2023
Ernesto Carmona
When I decided to purchase a digital scanner I decided on user experience. They have provided the best experience I could have asked for, from online support, Facebook support, and in person courses. There is no better team to buy Medit from period...read moreWhen I decided to purchase a digital scanner I decided on user experience. They have provided the best experience I could have asked for, from online support, Facebook support, and in person courses. There is no better team to buy Medit from period. Do yourself a favor and buy from them if you are in the market for an intraoral scanner.read less - 6/16/2020
In this video we demonstrate how to capture implant impressions of scan bodies intra-orally with the medit i500 scanner and then design a screw retained crown with our customized CAD-Ray software.
The sequence of steps for a new user are critical. Although it doesn’t matter if you image the opposing arch first or after the arch that is being restored, the steps to capturing the scanbody must be followed in chronological order. You must capture the arch and then the scanbody impression. You should not return to the arch catalog box and add any more data. This can introduce a lot of error in the processing steps
In this video you can appreciate the distinct advantage you have tissue training on a digital model. You can contour to the soft tissue very easily. It is best to do so after you have identified the scanbody, which will pinpoint the location of the fixture. Once you have that in the equation, you can sculpt your tissue to your liking, making sure your abutment margins never drop apically below the head of the fixture
If you are new to digital dentistry, this introductory video will show you how to judge if digital models are related to each other. As a simple exercise, we opened one digital model and then imported the exact same model as a pre-op scan into the equation.
Once the models are in the design software, they are manually related to each other with at least 3 common points. After the merge, we performed “best fit matching” and then demonstrate how the color histogram in exocad has the both models painted completely blue.
We then slightly altered one model by adding material to one cusp tip, reduce the adjacent cusp tip, and then smoothing the third cusp tip. We then re-aligned both models to each other again and you can see how the software lets you know the range of discrepancy in those areas. Notice that all three areas have the same histogram color but all three have distinct meshwork areas from the original.
Once you understand this concept, it opens up many avenues for you that you can never achieve with traditional impressions.
One thing that I highly recommend is to take the bite before imaging the prep itself. It forces you to check for clearance and to keep reducing until you have the appropriate space for a ceramic restoration
You have to be comfortable with different workflows you may be accustomed to
Don’t be mislead; it is much easier to scan the upper edentulous jaw than the lower, as you don’t have to deal with the tongue or saliva. With the Medit i500 we have a feature called the model display mode, where you can see how the meshwork is being formed by turning red areas to green. When scanning, you can image at the rate of “red colors turning green” so you can produce global accuracy across the arch without distortion or double images forming like you see with all intra oral scanners when they try and scan edentulous ridges on a flat plane
In this particular case, we demonstrate an emax restoration fabricated with the Z4 milling machine by VHF. In the first video, you can see how the case was set up initially within the software. You will notice how we image the preop, image the opposing and can even image the bite out of sequence, all while the patient is being anesthetized.
Once the preparation is captured, we place the margins and design a crown in exocad. The emax is milled, tried in, and them placed in the oven for crystallization. It is then delivered to the patient. Note how the decay at the contacts of the adjacent teeth was drilled out and restored, while the crown was milling / crystalizing. An immediate post op x-ray was taken to make sure there was no resin left behin
The Z4 Milling Machine can drill emax, zirconia and metal abutments. You can use a scanbody, identify the location of the fixture, design the abutment and mill our either ceramic or metal as the abutment.
Metal abutments in the posterior molar areas, tibases in canine and premolar regions, and angled abutments in incisor area is the general consensus for restoration of choice
One of the greatest advantages of the Z4 is that it can start milling while it is doing the calculation for milling. Furthermore, you can load multiple designs in preparation of continuous milling. In the picture attached, the CAM software is shown which operates in the background. Most users don’t usually see this interface.
Here you can see how there are 5 drills for the machine. The top tier, consisting of 3 drills, labeled G240, G100, and G060 are all labeled as R. The G120-T and G060-T are used only for a screw access holes
The following case demonstrates how a symptomatic cracked tooth was treated with an emax restoration that was fabricated / seated during the same appointment as it was prepared. The patient had a heavy gag reflex and the preparation and access were difficult. The medit i500 was utilized and the restoration was designed with CAD-Ray’s design software, powered by exocad, and then milled with the Z4 milling machine by VHF
In this pre-op of video, trans-illumination was utilized to highlight the lack of light propagation at the crack line. Moreover, the patient was percussion sensitive on the lingual cusps for over 5 days where he initially developed symptoms
The Medit i500 software was launched while the patient was anesthetized. The appropriate job definition was defined where we identified that a pre-op scan would be taken. We also identified the spacer parameters and the marked the opposing dentition. All of these items define the image catalog that will be launched when we capture the optical impression (there will be a preparation model, a pre-op model, the opposing, and minimally one bite registration)
While anesthetic was taking affect, salt on the tongue was used to suppress the gag reflex, and the opposing arch was imaged. Then the lower arch was scanned and the bite was captured. The software then was set to the mandibular arch where the tooth in question was cropped out of the equation.
A great benefit to this approach is that you can analyze if you have taken the bite registration correctly before you even image the preparation. Sine the medit i500 can capture color, you can can the patient bite down on articulating paper and pick up the color renderings while imaging. You can then compare the digital occlusal stamps to the ones left behind by articulating paper. This is a great way to gauge if you or the patient has introduced errors in the capturing the correct occlusal relationship between the upper arch and the lower arch
Since the patient was very sensitive while taking impressions of the tongue, the model of the preparation was built in multiple segments and steps. With the medit i500, the initial part of the preparation was imaged, certain areas were cropped out, then the tip of the camera was used to displace the tongue so the lingual margins could be captured. The image itself was capture in the local HD mode. The attached video demonstrates how areas were protected with the software so that we did not inadvertently introduce errors to areas that already had accurate data captured
Once the image was captured, it was processed and directly launched into CAD software. the pre-existing condition was replicated in the design of the crown and minor adjustments were made to its morphology while taking the opposing dentition into consideration
Once the restoration was designed it was automatically transmitted to the milling machine for fabrication. After it was milled, the restoration was checked for fit and contacts while in its blue stage and then crystalized in an oven. Once cooled it was seated with resin cement.
The Meditlink software has a Work File List that is maintained after you have finished your design. It hold the arches, the occlusion, the restoration stil file and the dentalCAD file that you can relaunch to either continue with a previous design or launch a whole new design
There are many ways to capture the upper and lower jaw digitally and mount them correctly in a protrusive and open bite for obstructive sleep apnea devices. In this videos, we feature how to digitize conventional impressions with the Medit i500 and mount them with a model creator so that that you order printed models and/or oral appliances.
Desktop scanners accomplish this much more readily, but it is a snap with intra-oral scanners. The key is to know how to pick up hidden and deep areas, which you can often correct by trimming away excess flash of impression material with a scalpel
One of the greatest challenges in oral appliances for obstructive sleep apnea therapy is to capture the bite in the protrusive and open position in such a fashion so that you reduce or eliminate any adjustments after delivery
One of the greatest benefits to capturing the arches digitally and relating to each other before production is that you eliminate most of these adjustments. Proper scans and proper prints of model for appliance manufacturing make delivery appointments just a few minutes long. We hardly ever open the exam kit anymore
A very important principle to keep in mind with intra-oral scanners is how that data is printed. There are too many reasons to list what can constitute a mis-print. One method to verify accuracy of your printed models is to scan them and take that digital model and merge them with your intra-oral scan model. You pick some common data points and manually align them.
Once that is performed, you can do “best fit matching” and the more green and blue you see in the color profile, the more accurately your meshwork or data points match each other. Once you do that you can take your slice tool and look at the contours of the data and see how well they relate to each other. In this case, we scanned the upper printed model and then merged it with the intra-oral scan used to fabricate the device. There was not a single adjustment made to the appliance for occlusion or for fit
The following case is a 4 unit splinted bridge where the upper central incisors where root canal treated. The laterals remained vital after trauma to the upper maxilla fracture a pre-existing bridge. In this single appointment procedure, the case was set up by imaging the pre-existing temporaries, the opposing and the bite.
After the preparation were made, the tissue was retracted and hemostasis was achieved. The preps were imaged in HD mode with the Medit i500 intra-oral scanner. The restorations were designed in exocad and the final prosthesis was milled with the Z4 VHF Milling Machine. A size 40 block was used to mill the splinted units of eMax.
The fixed bridge was seated with NX3 resin cement and the excess was removed. Cord, packed in the sulcus, allowed for easy identification of the margins in the design step and aided in cement clean up. The patient will return for post op photos once the tissue has healed. The following video depict the steps the milling machine goes through as it carves out the four unit bridge, starting with the 2.4 mm drill, then the 1 mm drill, and the 0.6 diameter drill. Milling time was under 40 minutes
Look at that contact area! A dentist’s and lab tech’s dream, but you still get some crowns that are way too tight and you adjust like crazy until it seats and if you were too aggressive, you likely blew right through the contact. Here is what is happening:
When you image what is happening is that you are imaging below the height of contours of the adjacent teeth / contacts. A designer just sees a big contact area with lots of colors and s/he is happy, not realizing that they actually made contact with material BELOW the height of contour of the adjacent teeth. This is a VERY common error. It will sound strange, but if you are an advanced user, consider NOT taking scans below the HOC and let the software drop a straight wall down to the gumline and your seat issues will disappear! You can also recognize this issue and communicate it to the lab so they can address it
This a case that was done in a single appointment, where the second molar was restored with a class 2 composite restoration and the first molar was replaced using the copy mode in exocad. An initial scan was taken copying capturing the outline form of the pre-existing restoration, the crown was then removed, the tissue was retracted and the preparation was modified
After the decay was removed the Medit i500 was used to capture the prep and the restoration was designed in our CAD software. The eMax restoration was milled and crystallized and then delivered with NX3 resin cement
This restoration was milled in the regular mode without using the 060 drill. This speeds up milling but does not provide for detailed anatomy, which you can accentuate with a handpiece. It is your decision to select fine mode, regular, or fast mode.
Since July, we have imaged and milled many restorations with at least 4 different milling machines, including lab fabricated restorations. The margins and fit have been impeccable even with my terrible preps :). I love seeing the post op bitewings and the adaptation of the restorations. One thing I love having control over is the spacer settings; both the amount of space and also the distance I want the gap to end from my margins.
The following case is a lower first molar with the distobuccal cusp fractured and recurrent decay underneath the pre-existing composite restoration, warranting full cuspal coverage. The case was managed with the CAD-Ray workflow, where the medit software is launched and all the imaging is done in that platform.
Directly from meditlink, exocad software is launched and the margins are placed. Once the restoration designed, it nested in the block and sent off to the milling machine. The total time from final design to end of mill was about 18 minutes, and the last 4 or so minutes, the milling machine refined the sprue size and location. One can easily stop the milling process and remove the sprue manually.
Once the restoration was assessed for fit and proper contours, it was chrystalized and then bonded in with Kerr NX3 material. A final post op bitewing was taken to assess if any excess cement was left behind.
This video is sped up at some points, but from the time the design was finished and it was sent to production, it tool less than 90 seconds for the milling machine to start milling. It took a total of 9 minutes and 20 seconds from the time the first water is sprayed to the time the water stops.
The Meditlink software allows you to log in as a clinician or a laboratory. There are quite a few benefits to logging in as a lab, one of them is to have control over the whole process from imaging to design to fabrication
Here, we demonstrate how the case is set up in the job definition. We have linked the exocad CS CADapp as the design software of choice. You have many other options including manually exporting the models.
Once you define the job, you can directly launch the Medit scanner and start imaging. Once you are finished with imaging, you can start marking margins and complete the design of the restoration in the CAD software.
Once designed completely, you have a number of ways to submit it tofabrication. One big advantage here is how you can start milling as soon the calculations start, with the VHF Z4 milling machine. As opposed to milling machines that must have the calculation completed before they start milling, which oftentimes puts the procedure outside the realm of single visit dentistry
Imaging highly reflective surfaces can be challenging. In this particular situation, every tooth had either a pfm or a gold crown restoration. The video playback feature of the medit software allows you to see exactly how these areas are managed and captured. in the live preview box in the lower right corner, you can see the purple silhouette which shows areas that cannot be seen. Just angle the camera and moving its focal length and angulation allows all the areas to be captured. Not retraction besides a mirror was used. No isolation, air, or suction was used. Both arches were captured for an obstructive sleep apnea device with the Medit i500
Scanning highly reflective surfaces can be a challenge with every intra-oral scanner. Here’s a pointer that can help: don’t start by trying to scan the metal or highly reflective surface. Get your purchase point on material that is easy to scan, like gum tissue or tooth structure. Once the model starts to form, you can then build on your desired material.
In this example, we are scanning a metal framework for a hybrid. Notice how the scanner does not recognize the metal at first, until it starts to image the thumb holding it. Once you start building the metal model and then remove the thumb and image over that area, the fingers are removed from the equation
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