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    3shape Premium Orthoanalyzer with all modules and now required to pay for Cad Points?

    Hi We have been using 3shape Orthoanalyzer with all the add on Modules do the last few years and now we’ve been told by our reseller that we have to pay for additional Cad points. This seems crazy and will greatly increase cost of using the software. I wonder what is the advantage of paying...
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    Direct Metal Laser Sintering UK & Europe

    Hi I’m interested in getting some fixed appliances (lingual arch, HYRAX RME) laser sintered so wondering does anyone know a good priced manufacturer in UK or Europe? Thanks,
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    How to save 3shape digital files to Mac compatible

    Thanks Contraluz, Is there any possible way to export the model set in one stl file - with out 3shape splitting the files into a separate upper and separate lower file? Wilbur
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    How to save 3shape digital files to Mac compatible

    Hi What stl viewer did you use that works best for Mac users? Thanks
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    How to save 3shape digital files to Mac compatible

    Why can’t Mac users view the stl files on the 3shape ortho viewer? Thanks
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    How to save 3shape digital files to Mac compatible

    hey there, Please can someone explain to me how to change . (.exe) to Mac compatible files. I have some doctors who can’t view their digital studymodels. I’m a bit of technophobe clearly! Thanks in advance, Wilbur
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    Laser sintered Fixed appliances

    Thanks for your help
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    Laser sintered Fixed appliances

    hey there, I’m interested in laser sintering fixed appliances from digital designs I’ve made through 3shape appliance designer. Is anybody actively doing this or can recommend a laser sintering low cost machine to buy or a print company that does good work? Thanks, Wilbur
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    Adding bite planes to Biocryl retainers?

    Hi I’m looking at using the biostar to make biocryl retainers - I’m just wondering is biocryl resin strong enough to withstand biting forces if I added it on top of the formed Biocryl retainer to form anterior/posterior bite planes? Does anyone have experience making wire retainers on the...
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    How to laser etch aligners?

    hi I’d like to laser etch our aligners so that the patient can tell which aligner is which if they mix the bags up etc Does anyone know a low cost way of laser etching a number on to the finished aligner to keep track of them? Thanks, Wilbur
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    High shine study model SOAP?

    Thanks, just ordered it..
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    High shine study model SOAP?

    Hey Guys I can't find that future pledge anywhere, Where do you buy, can you get it online or are there any other similar brands that are as good? Thanks, Wilbur
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    Alginate V's silicone for aligner set ups?

    We do about 1.4mm movement every month split into weeks, although we are fairly new to the system. We have had reasonably good success but some failures which is very frustrating back and forth with the dr's. It also really delays getting payment from the dr's when the prescribed movement...
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    Alginate V's silicone for aligner set ups?

    Hey Garryb, A lot of great points there! - thanks.. Lol I dunno what it is either about them trying to save a few cents with the money they make! I had a look at the CA Aligner system, looks great but at only one set up per month for the patient, I can't follow how you can get better...
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    Alginate V's silicone for aligner set ups?

    Hi GarryB, Thanks for you message. Do you find dr's will pay that bit extra if you ask them for silicone and wash. A dr I have pours up tiny plaster models from his impressions so that it'll be cheaper for him to send in the mail! I was thinking of trying to work the price of collection of...
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    Alginate V's silicone for aligner set ups?

    Hi A lot of my clients are located across county. I think the detail you get pouring into Alginate imps is far superior then silicone. I find silicone smooths detail. I usually warn the dr's to put Alginate imps in wet tissues before posting and I haven't really had problems for wire...
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    High shine study model SOAP?

    Thanks for your comments.. Do you guys dilute the pledge spray with water or just directly spray on to models. Labguy - any particular reason you stopped using the floor wax? Thanks, Wilbur
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    High shine study model SOAP?

    Does the shine stay on as long as (dental speciality soaps) and is there any cleaning odour from it
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    High shine study model SOAP?

    Haha .. Don't think that would get through health and safety laws... Although it isn't going in mouth so mayb!
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    High shine study model SOAP?

    Hey there I've recently been getting loads of full study model cases that require high shine soaping from a new clinic. I'm currently using Dentaurum Model gloss but it's expensive and doesn't last very long. I tried watering it down a bit but totally lost the quality of the high shine...
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