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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

    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

    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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    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?

    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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    What's the best material to use for Aligners

    I usually use Henry Schein material for retainers. I'm looking at making aligners and there seems to be a lot of different types out there with big price differences. Just wondering what you guys think is the best for function and price. Thanks, Wilbur
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