By using Objets technology the success rate of our surgical guides is top!.

Miri Keynan / General Manager Guide3D Ltd

Case Study

Digital Solution for Surgical Guides

The placement of dental implants requires precise planning to take into account the anatomic limitations and restorative goals of the process. While diagnosis can be achieved using CT scanning, the transfer of planning to the surgical field is limited in its efficiency. In past years, novel techniques such as 3D Printing have been used to print surgical guides in an attempt to improve the precision of implant placement.

Their choice
Objet Eden 260V 3D printing system. Since choosing Objet, Guide3D has overtaken its competitors and is now able to deliver even higher quality surgical guides precision - and with greater speed.

The Challenge
The success of implant-supported restorations requires detailed treatment planning, part of which includes the construction of a surgical guide. Guide3D Ltd. is recognized as an expert in the field of surgical guides construction. Using 3D printing, the company has established a complete digital solution for surgical guides fabrication. Prior to commencement of surgery, careful and detailed planning is required to identify vital structures such as the inferior alveolar nerve or the sinus, as well as the shape and dimensions of the bone to properly orient the implants for the most predictable outcome. Two-dimensional radiographs, such as orthopantomographs or periapicals are often taken prior to the surgery. However, Guide3Ds challenge was to use a CT scan with appropriate software and a 3D printing solution to achieve a precise and accurate surgical guide. For a dental implant procedure to work, there must be enough bone in the jaw, and the bone has to be strong enough to hold and support the implant. If there is not enough bone, more may need to be added with a bone graft procedure. With all these challenges, Guide3D had to find a 3D printing solution to answer all its needs.

About Guide3D
Guide3D Ltd. is a dental institute that develops advanced technologies and procedures for the dental implants market. Guide3Ds team has developed a smart design solution that features numerous technical dental implants and surgical guides. Founded in 2010, Guide3D is among the most promising companies nationwide for the manufacture of surgical guide appliances and as a provider of other dental devices. http://www.guide3d.net

The Solution
Computer simulation software based on CT scan data allows virtual implant surgical placement. This provides insight into the vital anatomy, bone quality; implant characteristics and enables experts to decide upon the need for bone grafting. Objets 3D printed models and surgical guides were chosen by implant surgeons to facilitate the proper implant placement based on the final prosthesis occlusion and aesthetics. The Objet Eden260V 3D Printing System proved to be the perfect solution, enabling

Guide3D to immediately design and print surgical guides that will be used for most implant cases. Models produced on the Objet Eden260V can be cold-sterilized, have exceptionally fine details and an outstanding surface finish all necessary for ensuring the high degree of accuracy required by Guide3Ds team and dentists.

The Results
Dental implant surgery is the most frequently demanded dental procedure being carried out today to replace lost teeth. Dental implants are placed via a surgical procedure that takes place in a series of steps. Despite this, it has become the top choice for those who need to replace a missing tooth. By using the Objets Eden 260V 3D Printing System, Guide3D was able to realize a complete digital workflow for in-house fabrication of surgical guides. Guide3D was able to present a greater variety of dental solutions to their dentist clients. Whereas before they were forced to reject or outsource enquiries, they now have the production capability to answer every order that they receive. Guide3D now has the freedom and capacity to continuously add new customers while maintaining tight control over their overheads, and in this way expand their business and stay ahead one step ahead of their competitors.

ABOUT OBJET GEOMETrIES

Objet Geometries Ltd., the innovation leader in 3D printing for rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing, provides 3D printing systems that enable manufacturers and industrial designers to reduce cost of product development and dramatically shorten time-to-market of new products. Objets ultra-thin-layer, high-resolution 3D printing systems and materials utilize PolyJet polymer jetting technology, to print ultra-thin 16-micron layers. The market-proven Objet Eden line of 3D Printing Systems and the Objet24 and Objet30 Desktop 3D printers are based on Objets patented office-friendly PolyJet Technology. The Objet Connex family is based on Objets PolyJet Matrix Technology, which jets multiple model materials simultaneously and creates composite Digital Materials on the fly. All Objet systems use Objets FullCure materials to create accurate, clean, smooth, and highly detailed 3D parts. Objet systems are in use by world leaders in many industries, such as Education, Medical / Medical Devices & Dental, Consumer Electronics, Automotive, toys, consumer goods, and footwear industries in North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and Japan. Founded in 1998, Objet serves its growing worldwide customer base through offices in USA, Mexico, Europe, Japan, China and Hong Kong, and a global network of distribution partners. Objet owns more than 50 patents and patent pending inventions. For more information, visit us at www.objet.com.

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