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So...
Bought a CloudPoint system about a month ago.
Here's a few thoughts -
Scanning speed is half that of 3Shape (D700). Just scanned the same case - single on quadrant models (ArtiMax). Cloudpoint scan took 2:11. 3Shape took 5:24.
We have the additional Articulator jig which allows you to scan bigger case while they are mounted, so that's a plus as this eliminates the need for scan bite.
CP Scan files can be imported into 3Shape and I don't see any discernible difference in the screen views during designing or in what we get off the mill.
CloudPoint Design software is a bit of a disappointment. Graphics are are decidely "old-school" - almost like you're taking a trip back in time and are playing Pong on your old Odyssey/TV.
Only one anatomy library (Bruxzir) which I'm not terribly fond of.
Occlusal anatomy is overly deep and pronounced - the funny thing about this is that it doesn't necessarily look like a bad design on the screen, but when its milled its just different. Same thing with the proximal contacts.
Given the speed of the thing, I think we will just end up using it as a scanner and importing the files into 3Shape for design. Glidewell has hinted at an update in the next few months, so maybe the design software will get better....
Bought a CloudPoint system about a month ago.
Here's a few thoughts -
Scanning speed is half that of 3Shape (D700). Just scanned the same case - single on quadrant models (ArtiMax). Cloudpoint scan took 2:11. 3Shape took 5:24.
We have the additional Articulator jig which allows you to scan bigger case while they are mounted, so that's a plus as this eliminates the need for scan bite.
CP Scan files can be imported into 3Shape and I don't see any discernible difference in the screen views during designing or in what we get off the mill.
CloudPoint Design software is a bit of a disappointment. Graphics are are decidely "old-school" - almost like you're taking a trip back in time and are playing Pong on your old Odyssey/TV.
Only one anatomy library (Bruxzir) which I'm not terribly fond of.
Occlusal anatomy is overly deep and pronounced - the funny thing about this is that it doesn't necessarily look like a bad design on the screen, but when its milled its just different. Same thing with the proximal contacts.
Given the speed of the thing, I think we will just end up using it as a scanner and importing the files into 3Shape for design. Glidewell has hinted at an update in the next few months, so maybe the design software will get better....