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Lab talk, the good, the bad, and the ugly
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<blockquote data-quote="Chalky" data-source="post: 292479" data-attributes="member: 13047"><p>I mill a lot of splints... up to 12 a day when they are in the lab! Its a pretty steep learning curve! I use AG Motion 2 mills, with their software (Exocad essentially) for design, they are all milled in a wet milling strategy. I don't print for a few reasons (please note my opinion is constantly changing as I see and learn more and more!)... I dont believe the materials are as good personally, they are much harder to repair than PMMA too! Those that I have seen and spoken to that print, still get inconsistent results - this seems to be across a few different printers (don't get me wrong, I am very interested in printing in the future, I am just waiting for things to be where I think they need to be before I go into that space). My advice... Learn and understand the parameters in the design software irrespective of what design software you look into using. there is no 'one size fits all' set of parameters that works in my opinion. Computer cant distinguish between desirable and undesirable undercuts, it will engage a set amount of all undercuts! Therefore, designs need to be adapted to each situation. Once you have an eye for it you'll be fine. As mentioned above though... work out the costs vs mill time etc too to see if it is cost effective for you! Milling crowns is soooo much more cost effective!! bear in mind the tool usage too, this was a vital number we initially overlooked. more time to mill = more tool abrasion! you will go through a lot of tools. I have found that a lot of people have issues with getting splints right. I get told in many places they are one of the hardest things to get right in cad/cam. I get lots of calls for help in this regard from other users. If you are coming from a removable background and understand what is required from a splint and how to engage undercuts, it will be easier I believe.</p><p>hope this helps a little</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Chalky, post: 292479, member: 13047"] I mill a lot of splints... up to 12 a day when they are in the lab! Its a pretty steep learning curve! I use AG Motion 2 mills, with their software (Exocad essentially) for design, they are all milled in a wet milling strategy. I don't print for a few reasons (please note my opinion is constantly changing as I see and learn more and more!)... I dont believe the materials are as good personally, they are much harder to repair than PMMA too! Those that I have seen and spoken to that print, still get inconsistent results - this seems to be across a few different printers (don't get me wrong, I am very interested in printing in the future, I am just waiting for things to be where I think they need to be before I go into that space). My advice... Learn and understand the parameters in the design software irrespective of what design software you look into using. there is no 'one size fits all' set of parameters that works in my opinion. Computer cant distinguish between desirable and undesirable undercuts, it will engage a set amount of all undercuts! Therefore, designs need to be adapted to each situation. Once you have an eye for it you'll be fine. As mentioned above though... work out the costs vs mill time etc too to see if it is cost effective for you! Milling crowns is soooo much more cost effective!! bear in mind the tool usage too, this was a vital number we initially overlooked. more time to mill = more tool abrasion! you will go through a lot of tools. I have found that a lot of people have issues with getting splints right. I get told in many places they are one of the hardest things to get right in cad/cam. I get lots of calls for help in this regard from other users. If you are coming from a removable background and understand what is required from a splint and how to engage undercuts, it will be easier I believe. hope this helps a little [/QUOTE]
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