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  1. apostolis159

    Analog libraries for exocad not showing up.

    Shouldn't be. I have an old perpetual 2.4 version that hasn't been on contract/updated in a few years now and adding/removing libraries works perfectly fine. @Jimmy Lindsey maybe contact your reseller?
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    Altering the tibase cement gap in Exocad

    Cement gap settings for implant crowns that are scanned with a scanbody cannot be changed by just changing the cement gap parameter. You either scan the ti-base (and use whatever cement gap works for you),or edit the library the way @zero_zero described here. There's also the option to contact...
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    Open Source Community Anatomy Library

    @ToofMaker nice thread, some very nice information on anatomy here. Slightly of topic, but how do you go about making a library? Is there a write-up or video available somewhere? I'm very interested, not necessarily making from scratch, but mostly tweaking libraries I already have/like. Also...
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    Immediately regretting my exocad purchase

    This is how official exocad installations work, even on the latest versions, if I'm not mistaken. But, this doesn't apply to all exocad resellers. For example. I got my exocad license through smartoptics (official exocad distributor) when I purchased their Vinyl scanner. Up until exocad 2.3, the...
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    Implant Scanbody

    Does look like an impression copping to me too. Maybe call the doc and ask for them to specify which scanbody they used?
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    What non-original Ti-Bases do you use for Straumann, Osstem and Megagen implant systems? Advantages and disadvantages

    I use Dynamic Abutments, especially when I want angulated channels. They have different gingival heights for most supported systems, and many angulated options.
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    Implant 'Lab' screw drivers

    The Preat kit looks great, sadly quite expensive. I recently got some cheap ones from aliexpress, they do the job great for lab use. Currently waiting on a few more to arrive.
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    Firing opaque on Ti-abutments - yay or nay?

    This is what we've been doing for years, never had an issue. I assume other brands of opaque cement will also work.
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    Exocad training pricing

    This is what I was planning, but he won't take it. It's not about the money for me. According to him, he'd rather pay me -someone he knows- than a random guy. He's had issues with his reseller not providing training even though it was agreed on, and is now in the process or switching to a...
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    Exocad training pricing

    I've been designing for 3+ years now, and I believe I have a good understanding of how exocad works. Recently, an acquaintance, also a dental technician but in a different country, asked me to train him in exocad. Just exocad mind you, he's an older guy and just struggles a bit with all the...
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    Straight to multi unit zirconia

    I am an exocad user, and I'd think I'm more of an advanced user when it comes to computers, editing configs, etc. I have edited and configured exocad libraries a few times, so I do have a slight idea on the subject. However, I completely forgot the original post was about 3shape and about a...
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    Straight to multi unit zirconia

    I would also like some beginner's info on this topic. Anyone care to point us or do a write-up?
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    What do I need to learn to become a designer?

    Loads of good info in here, but I'll add my two cents and point of view. I've been working as a -mainly- CAD designer for 3 years now. My father owns the lab (mostly fixed and implant work),so I kinda grew up in here. So I knew how to pour and prep models and a few other basic things since I...
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    Medit/exocad Pains

    Tool Indeed. :Rock:
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    Medit/exocad Pains

    When you choose to "preserve tooth shape", exocad treats the teeth as pontics while designing (closed bottoms). Have a look at a previous post I made here about this. My bad for phrasing wrong what I meant, sorry for the confusion. I believe you set it up correct by your description. Here's how...
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    Medit/exocad Pains

    For one, how does the doc expects 3 bridges when the implants are all located in-between the teeth positions? This is the normal. When you choose to preserve the shapes and use all teeth as pontics, it basically lets you finalise the design, including the connectors, and then makes the entire...
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    Exocad gingiva scan purpose?

    I work with implants a lot, and I never had an issue with this. I currently run exo 2.4 though. However, I sometimes do not mark it on this step. I prefer to design the emergence profile on the abutment bottoms step. And I like to trim the gingiva closer to my ideal shape before I scan it. There...
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    Implant Scanbody

    It has a DESS prefix cause this isn't the Straumann library, but it is the DESS library for Straumann, Like @npdynamite mentions, some 3rd party companies (ELOS, Dynamic Abutments, DESS) make scanbodies and abutments for multiple systems, hence your confusion. Now this, is unacceptable...
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    Implant Scanbody

    Yeah, pics are from exocad, not 3sheep. Definitely looks like a straumann scanbody. Is this an intraoral scan? If yes, can you call the doc and confirm what scanbody they used? (This is always they best tactic. Make sure you know what scanbody the docs are using for the intraoral scans so you...
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    Would you considered it's a good design?

    Only issue I see is the emergence profile might be a bit too wide/big, since the implant is quite small and seems quite deep. Maybe you could change it to a more tapered or concave shape? Other than that, the design looks fine.
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