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Hi, I'm looking for software for clear aligners, any recommendations or advice...
Maestro3D ortho. Easy to use and reasonably priced.
Also can design bracket matrices for bonding all at once.
Scheu Ministar thermoformer
Hi Garry B,
I've never heard of the scheu software, is it the same as Orthoanalyzer for moving teeth.
Why do you use both and why can't you design aligners for 3months rather then 1 month at a time?
Thanks
The Scheu photo smart is not a software program such as OrthoAnalyzer where you can configure a scan of a model or intra oral scan and digitally move the teeth.
Using it along side the photo support (basically a holder for a camera that is calibrated for size and distance) and the CA checker (a small device with a positioning sensor inside to calculate the angle of the teeth),a plaster model is first photographed from various angles and the images stored in the photo smart software. The models are then hand sectioned and the teeth re positioned (using various techniques). The teeth distances and angles can be very accurately measured using the equipment and comparisons of the images can be made into a treatment plan.
You can actually plan for three months of moves this way but it is obviously better to get a new impression each month.
I use both systems because my dentists want both systems. The OrthoAnalyzer is quicker and easier but the results are not as consistent as they are with the Scheu system.
As I said earlier, not many dentists are willing to take one impression a month and prefer the six months treatment from one impression......which is less reliable.
Hi GerryB,
Thanks for your descriptive reply, its very interesting to me as I'm looking at getting Orthoanalyzer to move the teeth for aligners.
For the CA checker you mentioned have you ever tried sectioning teeth manually from a printed model (incase you get a digital scan from Dentist). I've sectioned printed models before and found it a messy procedure (hardness & toxics not as easy workability then plaster).
I plan to use composite attachments through Orthoanalyzer software (supplying dentists with manual made transfer composite trays). Do you design composite attachments through the Orthoanalyzer software or have you any advice regarding the ease of using the attachments etc.
I also wonder would the attachments be compatible with the CA photo smart.
Thanks,