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<blockquote data-quote="keith goldstein" data-source="post: 246644" data-attributes="member: 11350"><p>I anticipate that iTero will have to incorporate other intrraoral scan bodies, library files, and digital analog solutions as there becomes more competition in the intraoral scanner market.</p><p></p><p><u>Will iTero work with other scan bodies</u></p><p></p><p>My company for example has intraoral scan bodies coming out over the next month. We plan on talking to itero and letting them know what we offer and hopefully they will be willing to consider other intraoral scan bodies and our digital solution (using our analog that can be used in 3d printed models at a cost of $9-$12 per analog vs. $20-$30+).</p><p></p><p>If they embrace this then the dentist could choose which intraoral scan body to use, scan it, and then send to a lab that will accept itero files. In this scenario the lab would receive the file (STL or whatever format it is in) and place into their design software and create the restoration.</p><p></p><p><u>Intraoral vs Dental Lab Scan Bodies</u></p><p></p><p>The intraoral scan bodies are smaller and narrower than the typical dental lab scan bodies. Some have scan bodies that can be used both intraorally and in the dental lab. Prices vary between $15-$50 for dental lab scan bodies and intraoral scan bodies from companies like DESS and other 3rd party (aftermarket/ clone manufacturers vs. OEM).</p><p></p><p><u>Universal scan body</u></p><p></p><p>My interpretation of Universal scan body is one that is open and that scan can be sent to any design software, any restoration can be made, and anyone can provide it. The theory is that you would only have to make one investment into one scan body. This is happening in smaller versions where companies have created software to convert scan files from one software to another (for example a cerec intraoral scan which is sent to 3shape for design). I anticipate more of this cooperation.</p><p></p><p> <u>Does each scan body company have their own library? </u></p><p></p><p>Yes is the short answer. Some scan bodies work only with OEM implant companies (Nobel, Straumann) and others like DESS we make scan bodies that work with our ti bases, analogs, multiunit abutments, and pre milled interface blocks. Other scan body companies may only offer milling services by using their scan bodies.</p><p></p><p><u>If I use scan bodies from Straumann or 3i does that mean I have to use their mill facility or can I still mill in house? </u></p><p></p><p>Often that is the case.</p><p></p><p><u>If different scan bodies are used other than straumann or 3i, does the Dr need to download something to use the different scan body. </u></p><p></p><p>The IO scan body software would have to be provided if it is a different system then 3i or straumann. iTero would identify which scan body for which implant system it would offer.</p><p></p><p><u> Does each IOS partner up with implant companies? Is there an iOS that can scan any implant system?</u></p><p></p><p>Some IOS partners, such as iTero, partner with specific implant systems others, such as 3shape and Dental Wings) support multiple IOS scan bodies. I anticipate 3m and iTero to also follow suit as more companies enter the scan body market and their customers want alternatives.</p><p></p><p><u></u></p><p><u>Do I need to get Digital model analogs from the same place I got the scan bodies from? </u></p><p></p><p>Not necessarily. Currently the digital analogs coordinate with the scan bodies however I envision this will change overtime where with any scan body data that you have you can choose which digital analog you wish to use and what type of restoration you want created. This will take time to perfect however I believe it will become a reality.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="keith goldstein, post: 246644, member: 11350"] I anticipate that iTero will have to incorporate other intrraoral scan bodies, library files, and digital analog solutions as there becomes more competition in the intraoral scanner market. [U]Will iTero work with other scan bodies[/U] My company for example has intraoral scan bodies coming out over the next month. We plan on talking to itero and letting them know what we offer and hopefully they will be willing to consider other intraoral scan bodies and our digital solution (using our analog that can be used in 3d printed models at a cost of $9-$12 per analog vs. $20-$30+). If they embrace this then the dentist could choose which intraoral scan body to use, scan it, and then send to a lab that will accept itero files. In this scenario the lab would receive the file (STL or whatever format it is in) and place into their design software and create the restoration. [U]Intraoral vs Dental Lab Scan Bodies[/U] The intraoral scan bodies are smaller and narrower than the typical dental lab scan bodies. Some have scan bodies that can be used both intraorally and in the dental lab. Prices vary between $15-$50 for dental lab scan bodies and intraoral scan bodies from companies like DESS and other 3rd party (aftermarket/ clone manufacturers vs. OEM). [U]Universal scan body[/U] My interpretation of Universal scan body is one that is open and that scan can be sent to any design software, any restoration can be made, and anyone can provide it. The theory is that you would only have to make one investment into one scan body. This is happening in smaller versions where companies have created software to convert scan files from one software to another (for example a cerec intraoral scan which is sent to 3shape for design). I anticipate more of this cooperation. [U]Does each scan body company have their own library? [/U] Yes is the short answer. Some scan bodies work only with OEM implant companies (Nobel, Straumann) and others like DESS we make scan bodies that work with our ti bases, analogs, multiunit abutments, and pre milled interface blocks. Other scan body companies may only offer milling services by using their scan bodies. [U]If I use scan bodies from Straumann or 3i does that mean I have to use their mill facility or can I still mill in house? [/U] Often that is the case. [U]If different scan bodies are used other than straumann or 3i, does the Dr need to download something to use the different scan body. [/U] The IO scan body software would have to be provided if it is a different system then 3i or straumann. iTero would identify which scan body for which implant system it would offer. [U] Does each IOS partner up with implant companies? Is there an iOS that can scan any implant system?[/U] Some IOS partners, such as iTero, partner with specific implant systems others, such as 3shape and Dental Wings) support multiple IOS scan bodies. I anticipate 3m and iTero to also follow suit as more companies enter the scan body market and their customers want alternatives. [U] Do I need to get Digital model analogs from the same place I got the scan bodies from? [/U] Not necessarily. Currently the digital analogs coordinate with the scan bodies however I envision this will change overtime where with any scan body data that you have you can choose which digital analog you wish to use and what type of restoration you want created. This will take time to perfect however I believe it will become a reality. [/QUOTE]
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