Andrew Hall I am by no means an expert in 3d printing but I have enjoyed getting acquainted with the process - thanks for all that post on here and those that I have contacted that helped me to start to utilize this work flow. Here is a case that highlights the blending of CEREC implant planning and 3d printing with the Astra EV line-up.
Initial presentation - history of trauma as a child and this long time patient called with significant discomfort and a mobile tooth - he wanted the most predictable long term solution which I felt was a dental implant. Patient is a medical doctor and did not want a flipper so I milled a splinted temp with teliocad for use as an interim.
Tooth was extracted in June and I waited 5 months for healing
CEREC and Gali images merged and plan completed
I sent this case out to Sicat for guide design and then downloaded and printed the guide. The metal sleeves I got from Sicat directly.
Guide was printed on moonray printed in office - I also printed a model just to verify the fit
Time for surgery, removed splinted provisional
Verified guide
Surgery completed Astra Tech 3.6 X 9mm implant and I did place healing collar, modified provisional to relieve all pressure from surgical site and placed provisional back on. I do use Durelon on these long term provisionals as I have had better success than using temp-bond
I will post final restorative pictures once that phase is complete - suggestions and ideas to do this better are always appreciated!!
