Just finished meeting with dental wings rep. Software looks pretty easy to use and operate. It seems they had some issues in the past with their 5series scanner due to conflicts with hardware and software. They started integrating the computer into the scanner because of this and they claim to no longer have any issues with this. As far as scanning copings goes, it looks as if anyone who can read a lab slip and operate a computer should be able to do it. Every step after inputting necessary patient information is automatically detected, from margins to coping design. The full contour crown designing side was pretty interesting and didn't look very difficult to do either. It seems they are offering a 4 year license with purchase of their scanner until the end of this month through Henry Schein. This offer seems tempting but I still haven't seen exocad yet.
I think that the hardware-software issue is a lame excuse . I have a Dell T3600 workstation , way better than what they are recommending . And trust me , 7 series also has issues . I can show you some pics if you like . Maybe less bugs than 5 series , but still bugs . A friend of mine sold it , and now he is searching for a new , exocad scanner . He is testing SmartOptics right now .
It is easy and automated , I give them that , but are you building on simple copings ? I don't , I want the framework to support the ceramic . Maybe this is why I don't like it and having trouble using it . Because I want to design a reduced tooth and not just a coping . And this is where Exocad wins hands down . The reduced frameworks look fantastic , exactly what I want form my design . Also in DW you don't jave the ability to move a cusp for example , but you have to move some little dots that are making the design look like something else than a tooth .
Full contour is nice , after they added the mirror anatomy function and the merz library . Their DW libraries are good only if you want to laugh with them . I never use them . In the next version , 3.5 they will add 6-7 more I think . And they will add the ''prettau'' module . Something that 3shpae and Exocad already have for a long time .
I can't be objective about Dental Wings , because I have spent many many hours cursing them , I am just telling you my experience with their system , that's all .
