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<blockquote data-quote="Inman Labs" data-source="post: 17944" data-attributes="member: 318"><p>Kendall:</p><p></p><p>Yep..</p><p>We test using pressure formed clear retainer material, we scan the original model, build or grow it, form a clear retainer and transfer it to the original model that was used in the scan. So far I am keeping my check-book closed.</p><p>The other issue is the cost to print and the time to print (print meaning to build the model). It is all over the place from 1 hour to 16 hours but I have been told there are machines that can do it in 10 minutes and for as little as $1.00...I cannot find them!!!</p><p></p><p>Also...</p><p>Acrylic sticks to the models I have tested like glue, we tried separator but it had no effect. I am sure we can overcome this by using a pressdown film and then salt and pepper over it but I have not figured it out yet.</p><p></p><p>Then....</p><p>Dude I was told the best way to grow the models was SLA technology and the equipment I need would cost $180K...that's more than I paid for my first two houses combined...yikes</p><p></p><p>Oh and the digital impression thing...that is another story. Imagine spending $20K on equipment and then every time you create a digital impression you must pay the equipment maker another $25 or $35 dollars NOT including the cost to have the model printed or milled...So (and I am a true believer in this technology..it is the future) an orthodontist takes a digital impression, then the model is created..grown or milled...then the appliance is made:</p><p></p><p>Digital Impression = $25.00</p><p>Model made = $20.00</p><p>Shipping the model to the lab to fabricate the appliance = $6.00</p><p>Total for simply the model work = __________</p><p> $51.00</p><p></p><p>Now we must make and charge for the retainer, IMHO this math will not work for ortho at this time. Let's talk about this in length at the WKE in a few weeks. Also I would like to invite any lab that is willing to share to our WKE at the AAO Monday May 3rd in DC..email me if you are interested.</p><p></p><p>As I said I feel digital is our future, we just need to make it work.</p><p>Digital study models create a great ROI (return on investment) and I encourage you to check the few systems out there....man I love this stuff!!!!</p><p></p><p>Regards,</p><p>Don</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Inman Labs, post: 17944, member: 318"] Kendall: Yep.. We test using pressure formed clear retainer material, we scan the original model, build or grow it, form a clear retainer and transfer it to the original model that was used in the scan. So far I am keeping my check-book closed. The other issue is the cost to print and the time to print (print meaning to build the model). It is all over the place from 1 hour to 16 hours but I have been told there are machines that can do it in 10 minutes and for as little as $1.00...I cannot find them!!! Also... Acrylic sticks to the models I have tested like glue, we tried separator but it had no effect. I am sure we can overcome this by using a pressdown film and then salt and pepper over it but I have not figured it out yet. Then.... Dude I was told the best way to grow the models was SLA technology and the equipment I need would cost $180K...that's more than I paid for my first two houses combined...yikes Oh and the digital impression thing...that is another story. Imagine spending $20K on equipment and then every time you create a digital impression you must pay the equipment maker another $25 or $35 dollars NOT including the cost to have the model printed or milled...So (and I am a true believer in this technology..it is the future) an orthodontist takes a digital impression, then the model is created..grown or milled...then the appliance is made: Digital Impression = $25.00 Model made = $20.00 Shipping the model to the lab to fabricate the appliance = $6.00 Total for simply the model work = __________ $51.00 Now we must make and charge for the retainer, IMHO this math will not work for ortho at this time. Let's talk about this in length at the WKE in a few weeks. Also I would like to invite any lab that is willing to share to our WKE at the AAO Monday May 3rd in DC..email me if you are interested. As I said I feel digital is our future, we just need to make it work. Digital study models create a great ROI (return on investment) and I encourage you to check the few systems out there....man I love this stuff!!!! Regards, Don [/QUOTE]
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