Imetric Digital Scan In-Office Service
Burbank Dental Lab, at its core, has focused on being an indispensable partner to our clients. In keeping with our core values, we are heavily involved with research and development as well as investing in the latest technological advancements that deliver the best dental restorations on the market.
By doing so, we can solve current issues facing the dentists we serve. With this in mind, Burbank Dental Lab introduces an in-office digital scan service that utilizes the groundbreaking technology of the ICam4D by Imetric4D, which is an extraoral scanner for multi-implant restorations.
Documentation shows that in multi-unit rehabilitation cases utilizing implant restorations, the ability to take a precise impression decreases as the number of implants in the case increases. This lack of precision is due in part to accuracy limitations in implant scanners as well as conventional impression methods.
But also, this is because each step in the process depends on the accuracy of the previous step. If one of the steps is off, then the master model will not be an accurate representation of the patient’s mouth, and the prosthesis will not fit. An ill-fitting final fixed prosthesis leads to having to retake impressions or scans, wasted chair time, and frustration.
In-Office Imetric Scan Packages
Package 1
- Receive an expedited SMART 1 PMMA temporary hybrid for post-op delayed-immediate delivery protocol.
- Ti bases included
Package 2
- Receive an expedited SMART 1 PMMA temporary hybrid for post-op delayed-immediate delivery protocol.
- Receive an additional SMART 1 PMMA hybrid for try-in only (Printed and unfinished).
- SMART 1 full arch Zirconia hybrid
- Ti bases included
Call (800) 336-3053 for pricing or complete the form below:
Burbank Dental Lab solves the problem of multi-unit implant issues with the ICam4D in-office scanning service. By utilizing a combination of photogrammetric and structured light scanning techniques, ICam4D is able to capture precise 3D data.
The positioning and orientation of the implants are determined using special scan bodies called ICamBodies, which are equipped with 3D coding. With this service, a skilled implant specialist from Burbank Dental Lab will visit your office to perform an accurate extra-oral scan, ensuring the precise capture of implant positions.
Once the dental scans are completed, the results will be sent to the dental lab. The data will include precise angles, distances, and positions of the implants, with an accuracy range of 10 to 15 microns. This scanning system is compatible with all standard multi-unit abutments, making it a versatile tool for any splinted implant case. It’s particularly well-suited for large-span implant-supported dentures or bridges.
Digital Workflow
The first step in this process is to get the implant specialist from Burbank Dental Lab involved in the process as early as possible. An accurate record of the patient’s pre-existing dentition must be retained to help with final tooth placement and in determining the midline. This record can be in the form of study models or an existing denture.
As always, a surgical guide is recommended to help determine the ideal implant placement. The guided surgery appliances from Burbank Dental Lab offer a precision fit.
As one of the industry’s most technologically advanced dental labs, Burbank Dental Lab can fabricate guided surgery appliances from several different workflows
Next, call Burbank Dental Lab at least 72 hours before the patient’s surgery appointment to schedule one of our implant scan specialists.
SERVICE AREAS
- Within 20 mile radius of Burbank Dental Lab (91504) standard pricing.
- Outside of 20 miles please add a travel surcharge of $200 to the package price.
- Outside of 100 miles, all travel expenses must be paid by the office.
After placing the implants, a Burbank Dental Lab implant scan specialist will provide the special scan bodies (ICambodies) for insertion in the patient’s newly placed implant sites. This step will measure the precise position and orientation of the implants.
At the same appointment, the scan bodies are removed and special healing abutments (ICamRefs) are placed on the implant sites. The soft tissue can now be scanned with an intra-oral scanner or a rapid impression can be taken and then scanned with a special scanner at the lab.
The data from both scans are then sent to the laboratory and imported to Imetric4D scanning software. The ICam4d data and gum tissue scans are aligned to become a high-precision dental model that is identical to the patient’s mouth.
Now the final fixed prosthesis can be manufactured. This step should be determined in the initial consultation with one of our digital specialists. The precision of the scan by the specialist will ensure a passive fit and in most cases, a turnaround time of one to two days. Burbank Dental Lab has many options when it comes to the final prosthesis.
For example:
Highly skilled technicians at Burbank Dental Lab design all final prosthetics and offer superior strength coupled with the beauty of natural teeth.
Benefits for the Clinician
- With an accuracy of 10 to 15 microns, the fit is perfect eliminating re-tries
- Passive fit of the framework diminishes the need for prosthesis adjustments
- Significant savings in chair time due to the ease of placing the scan bodies and the relatively quick scan time
- Possibility of having a fully digital workflow
- Predictable outcome
- Elimination of costs for impression materials used in taking conventional impressions on multi-implants
Benefits for the Patient
- No stress due to the taking of the impressions. The ICam4D system is fast and comfortable when compared to traditional methods.
- The measurements can be done with a lip extractor only. There is no need to open the mouth to extreme positions as is needed with intraoral scanners.
- Try-ins are eliminated because parts will fit perfectly
- Improved comfort of the patient due to the improved quality of the fit of the final restoration.
- Possibility of shorter treatment times as early load protocols are much more feasible.
Implant dentistry is one of the fastest-growing areas in the dental industry. This growth is due in part to the fact that dental implants are one of the most widely used treatments for the rehabilitation of complete or partially edentulous patients. Achieving a proper passive fit of the implant-supported prosthesis significantly improves its longevity. If you are a clinician working with these types of edentulous or partially edentulous patients, then this new in-office scanning service will be a game-changer.
