3Shape Orthodontic software with IDB bracket workflow receives FDA 510(k) market clearance

3Shape Orthodontic software with IDB bracket workflow receives FDA 510(k) market clearance

Copenhagen, January 30, 2018 – 3Shape announces that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) grants 510(k) USA market clearance for 3Shape Ortho System™ 2017 software for orthodontics.

This FDA market clearance includes 3Shape’s innovative digital indirect bonding placement and transfer media application (IDB), as well as appliance design and production workflows.

3Shape Ortho System enables orthodontic professionals to overlay DICOM, cephalometric, and 2D pictures along with intraoral scans for orthodontic case analysis and planning, treatment simulations and the design and production of FDA-cleared orthodontic appliances.

Using 3Shape Ortho System, professionals can bring a patient’s malocclusion up onscreen and in just a few clicks, the software suggests an ideal setup.

The digital setup can be used in the planning of an indirect bonding bracket treatment as well as in creating the transfer media. 3Shape Ortho System intuitively guides the user through the design phase and the relevant production parameter settings.

Over 275 bracket libraries are integrated with the software – see integrated libraries here: https://www.3shape.com/customer-programs/ortho-partner-integrations/bracket-library-integrations

Learn more about 3Shape Indirect Bonding: https://www.3shape.com/indirect-bonding

Like all 3Shape solutions, 3Shape Ortho System is open, and puts the professional in control. Professionals decide how much of the workflow they want to do inhouse and/or send to partners.

Because the workflow is digital, treatment planning and simulations can be shared onscreen with patients as well as seamlessly between practice, lab, and 3rd party orthodontic solution providers via the 3Shape Communicate cloud platform.

“The documented accuracy and ease of use of our TRIOS intraoral scanners provides a perfect start to the digital workflow for orthodontists. Doctors and labs using the scans and Ortho System can plan bracket treatments as well as create and produce the transfer media and appliances inhouse or at production partners. Coupled with our unrivalled eco-system of treatment options, 3Shape is opening the doors to growth for practices, labs and partners,” says Allan Hyldal, Vice President of 3Shape Orthodontics.

For orthodontic practices wanting to learn more about 3Shape Ortho System™, please go to http://www.3shape.com/discover/orthodontist

For orthodontic labs wanting to learn more about 3Shape Ortho System™, please go to http://www.3shape.com/discover/orthodontic-lab

3Shape Orthodontic software with IDB bracket workflow

 

Source from: 3Shape

Laboratory Distribution Network Announces Exclusive Distribution Deal With Thommen

Laboratory Distribution Network Announces Exclusive Distribution Deal With Thommen

Narragansett, RI, January 29, 2018: Laboratory Distribution Network (LDN) is pleased to announce that is has been granted exclusive U.S. distribution rights to the Thommen Medical TST line of dental implants and related components effective January 2018. Thommen Medical is based out of Gretchen, Switzerland and Cleveland, OH.

“Thommen Medical represents all that LDN was looking for in a partner, as an industry leader, supporting our laboratory distribution partner base.” according to David Sklarski, President/CEO of LDN. Adding “We are very pleased to have this strong association with Thommen Medical, a leader in Swiss manufacturing, innovation and customer based solutions for the dental professional.”

About Laboratory Distribution Network
Laboratory Distribution Network LLC (LDN) is a Rhode Island based company specializing in high quality and technical dental products. These products are supported through the LDN participating network of dental laboratories located throughout North America.

About Thommen Medical

Thommen Medical is a Swiss designer and manufacturer of a dental implant system known for incredible precision and impactful design. High quality yet simple to use, our products deliver predictable, aesthetic results without compromise. Most implant companies view the clinician as just a customer. A means to an end. Being a family-owned company, we view our clients as partners to insure long-term success. Our “means” is support and our “end” is successful patient treatment. We believe in doing what is right. We believe in doing what matters.

Thommen Medical is an international company based in Grenchen, Switzerland with subsidiaries and distributors throughout the world.

infiniDent and Compartis Dental have Merged

infiniDent and Compartis Dental have Merged

In a move to consolidate services, Dentsply Sirona (NASDAQ:XRAY), has merged their two outsourcing services, infiniDent and Compartis Dental, into one service operating under the Compartis name.

In an e-mail statement effective January 5th, 2018, “infiniDent merged with Compartis Dental. There is now a new enhanced customer portal for you to sign on to and submit your cases. If you have submitted any cases through your infiniDent portal since January 5th, please resend them through your new Compartis customer portal at www.compartisdental.com for processing. If you have not yet been able to log, please reply with the email address you would like us to use to re-send your regristration link to.”

The e-mail continues: “Once you sign on you will be able to resubmit your case for us to start processing. The only additional piece of information we would need in order to process your order is our credit card authorization. Please complete and return the form via fax (717) 326-1165 or email info@compartisdental.com. If you prefer, you may call us at 866-265-8440 with the required information.”

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Straumann and 3Shape Announce Distribution Agreement for Trios 3 Intraoral Scanners in North America

Straumann and 3Shape Announce Distribution Agreement for Trios 3 Intraoral Scanners in North America

3Shape’s TRIOS® 3 intraoral scanner now available through Straumann in North America

Andover, 18 January 2018: In a statement released on the Straumann website, Thanks to a distribution agreement between Straumann and 3Shape, dental professionals across the United States and Canada can now purchase TRIOS 3 intraoral scanning solutions directly from Straumann.

Intraoral scanning is a convenient modern alternative to unpleasant conventional methods of taking impressions of the patient’s teeth. 3Shape’s TRIOS® 3 range of intraoral scanners offers accurate, ultra-fast, powderless scanning. In addition to the full-color package, which includes digital shade measurement and an integrated intraoral camera, an upgradable lower-priced monochrome version is also available.

3Shape TRIOS 3 and Straumann’s compact C series chairside mill can be combined to offer an in-office solution for producing dental prosthetics in dentists’ practices. In addition, TRIOS 3 intraoral scanners can be integrated with ClearCorrect orthodontic solutions.

Guillaume Daniellot, Executive Vice President of Straumann North America, commented: “TRIOS 3 is a fantastic addition to our portfolio of integrated solutions, which include leading chairside and lab-based scanning and milling technology, 3D printing, central milling, and ClearCorrect orthodontic solutions – all with interconnected software platforms, validated workflows, and materials, including our own new glass ceramic ‘n!ce’. All of this together with service support, implants and biomaterials is now conveniently available from a single source”.

Tais Clausen, 3Shape co-founder and co-CEO, says: “We are excited that dental professionals in the US and Canada now have the opportunity to work with Straumann as a strategic partner for our 3Shape TRIOS 3 intraoral scanner. Straumann is well-reputed for its dental industry expertise and comprehensive selection of solutions. 3Shape TRIOS makes a terrific addition to the Straumann lineup and now gives professionals working with them, the widest range of superior options for treating their patients,”

About 3Shape

3Shape is changing dentistry together with dental professionals across the world by developing innovations that provide superior dental care for patients. Our portfolio of 3D scanners and CAD/CAM software solutions for the dental industry includes the multiple award-winning 3Shape TRIOS intraoral scanner, the upcoming 3Shape X1 CBCT scanner, and market leading scanning and design software solutions for dental labs.

Two graduate students founded 3Shape in Denmark’s capital in the year 2000. Today, 3Shape has over 1,000 employees serving customers in over 100 countries from an ever-growing number of 3Shape offices around the world. 3Shape’s products and innovations continue to challenge traditional methods, enabling dental professionals to treat more patients more effectively. www.3shape.com

About ClearCorrect

Based in Round Rock, TX, ClearCorrect is a well-established manufacturer of clear aligners that discreetly correct malocclusion. It became part of the Straumann Group in 2017 and offers an affordable and provider-friendly approach to doctors around the world.

About Straumann

Straumann USA Inc. is the US subsidiary of the Straumann Group and is based in Andover Massachusetts. The Straumann Group (SIX: STMN) is a global leader in tooth replacement and orthodontic solutions that restore smiles and confidence. It unites global and international brands that stand for excellence, innovation and quality in replacement, corrective and digital dentistry, including Straumann, Instradent, Neodent, Medentika, etkon, ClearCorrect, Dental Wings, and other fully/partly owned companies and partners.

In collaboration with leading clinics, institutes and universities, the Group researches, develops, manufactures and supplies dental implants, instruments, CADCAM prosthetics, biomaterials and digital solutions for use in tooth replacement and restoration or to prevent tooth loss.

Headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, the Group currently employs approx. 4800 people worldwide and its products, solutions and services are available in more than 100 countries through a broad network of distribution subsidiaries and partners.

DentalTechTips Exclusive! Core3DCentres Official Press Release

DentalTechTips Exclusive! Core3DCentres Official Press Release

DentalTechTips Exclusive Press Release:

Core3DCentres, LLC is excited to announce that they have recently acquired Ivoclar Vivadent’s Troy, Michigan milling center and all of its associated business assets. The transition is to be finalized and new ownership to commence on February 1st, 2018. In the interim, Ivoclar Vivadent’s customer service team will continue to provide service and support to customers through January 31st, 2018.

Products offered through the Troy facility and web portal login credentials will remain the same with only cosmetic modifications to branding. Customers with existing mill/warranty and 3shape support services of the Troy facility should not expect any change or interruption in service. All future licensing, renewals and service will be offered through and supported by both Core3DCentres.

According to our source Mark Maier, President of Core3DCentres:

“The addition of the Troy, MI location to Core3DCentres’ Las Vegas facility will provide our existing and new customers with a diverse product offering and world-class service and support. We now can offer models , abutments and broad range of new materials to Troy’s existing portfolio.”

Core3DCentres has been an Ivoclar-authorized milling partner since 2010 and one of the premiere IPS e.max CAD milling centers worldwide. With the existing knowledge-base developed by the collaboration of 3shape and Ivoclar’s team in Troy; Core3DCentres hopes to leverage that already-established foundation of outstanding product quality, best in-class 3shape support and efficient operations.

“Our goal is to bring a broad portfolio of digital solutions aimed at meeting the ever-changing product and regulatory needs of dental laboratories.”

The acquisition of the Troy facility was in-line with Core3DCentres’ commitment to partnering-with and being a leader in materials, education, service, and quality control systems.

“Ivoclar and 3shape have developed a tremendous support, implementation and education team in Troy, MI. The opportunity to leverage one of the best 3shape support teams and one of the best materials companies was opportunity that Core3DCentres did not want to miss out on.”

For the time being, there is no need for existing customers to make any changes. Core3DCentres will reach out to customers with additional communications over the coming weeks.

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Ivoclar Vivadent and 3Shape Parting Ways, Core3Dcentres to Take Over – Updated With Official Ivoclar Statement

Ivoclar Vivadent and 3Shape Parting Ways, Core3Dcentres to Take Over – Updated With Official Ivoclar Statement

  • Ivoclar Vivadent and 3Shape Parting Ways, Core3Dcentres to Take Over

     

    Found on Dentallabnetwork forum courtesy of user “Contraluz“.

    At the time of posting there has been no official statement issued by Ivoclar, 3shape, or Core3D.

    According to sources on DLN, as of February 1st 2018, Ivoclar will cease to be a 3shape reseller and will have sold off their milling operations in Troy, MI to Core3Dcentres. Core3Dcentres will take over the responsibility of 3shape support and licensing management.

    Ivoclar Vivadent Troy, formerly Wieland Precision Technology and prior to that: Diadem Precision Technology, was originally purchased as a warranty support center through which mill owners could have products milled in the case that their own machines went down. The center also offered general milling services.

    The existing website and phone numbers are to remain the same following the transition so that any customers using the milling center will notice minimal changes. Part of the transition also includes a deal that the center will continue as a warranty center for Ivoclar mill owners, so when mills do go down, the Troy facility will still do millings for those owners.

    The decision by Ivoclar to forego 3shape reseller status has not been elaborated upon. Although there is no confirmation, customers should not expect any interruption of their services. Plans for Ivoclar-specific features has not been confirmed either. Ongoing support and distribution of custom tooth libraries (Culp mature, cutback, young, Matt Roberts Signature), as well as Ivoclar-developed add-ons such as Digital Press Design or Digital Denture Professional have not been officially covered either.

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    Updated on January 23rd 2018 with an official statement from Ivoclar:

    Ivoclar Vivadent will remain a close partner with 3Shape in the laboratory market. Today, under the umbrella of Ivoclar Digital, exclusive software modules are offered to bring digital efficiencies to proven processes like IPS e.max Press. Digital Press Design exclusive add-on software for IPS e.max Press Multi is one such example. In the future, Ivoclar Vivadent and 3Shape will continue to bring new innovations to the laboratory space with the Ivoclar Digital Denture Professional add-on software. All exclusive add-ons under Ivoclar Digital will be available to any 3Shape customer when used in coordination with an add-on dongle available from Ivoclar Vivadent. Additionally, the use of the add-on dongle will enable future users to utilize any tooth libraries from Ivoclar Vivadent.

Align Technology Files Six Patent Infringement Lawsuits Asserting 26 Patents Against 3Shape

Align Technology Files Six Patent Infringement Lawsuits Asserting 26 Patents Against 3Shape

Align Technology, Inc. has filed six patent infringement lawsuits asserting 26 patents against 3Shape.

Align filed two Section 337 complaints with the U.S. International Trade Commission alleging that 3Shape violates U.S. trade laws by “selling for importation and importing its infringing Trios intraoral scanners, OrthoAnalyzer and Dental System software,” according to their press release.

Align’s twenty-six patents asserted against 3Shape are:

Patent No. Title
9,615,901 Method and apparatus for imaging three-dimensional structure
9,566,132 Smile Designer
9,510,757 Identification of areas of interest during intraoral scans
9,451,873 Automatic selection and locking of intraoral images
9,427,916 Method for preparing a physical plaster model
9,299,192 Methods and systems for creating and interacting with three dimensional virtual models
9,101,433 Method and apparatus for colour imaging a three-dimensional structure
8,845,330 Method for preparing a physical plaster model
8,734,149 Systems and methods for fabricating a dental template
8,675,207 Method and apparatus for colour imaging a three-dimensional structure
8,638,448 Method and apparatus for imaging three-dimensional structure
8,638,447 Method and apparatus for imaging three-dimensional structure
8,545,221 Smile Designer
8,454,364 Method for preparing a physical plaster model
8,451,456 Method and apparatus for colour imaging a three-dimensional structure
8,363,228 Method and apparatus for colour imaging a three-dimensional structure
8,092,215 Smile Designer
7,112,065 Method for defining a finish line of a dental prosthesis
7,092,107 Method and apparatus for imaging three-dimensional structure
7,056,115 Systems and methods for fabricating a dental template
6,948,931 Digitally modeling the deformation of gingival tissue during orthodontic treatment
6,845,175 Dental image processing method and system
6,685,470 Digitally modeling the deformation of gingival tissue during orthodontic treatment
6,514,074 Digitally modeling the deformation of gingival
6,334,853 Method for obtaining a dental occlusion map
6,227,850 Teeth viewing system

With sources from marketwired.

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Ivoclar Acquires Sagemax, Intends to Run it As a Separate Company.

Ivoclar Acquires Sagemax, Intends to Run it As a Separate Company.

 

Schaan, Liechtenstein – 25 September 2017

Ivoclar Vivadent announced today that it has acquired Sagemax Bioceramics, Inc.

Sagemax Bioceramics Inc. is an innovative manufacturer of zirconium oxide for the dental laboratory industry. The company was founded by Larry Dang in 2006 and maintains manufacturing, R&D and general business operations in Seattle, Washington, USA.

Ivoclar Vivadent will keep all operations of Sagemax Bioceramics separate. It will operate as an independent company with a primary focus on zirconium oxide products for the global laboratory market.

Source: http://www.ivoclarvivadent.com/en/media-releases-company/ivoclar-vivadent-acquires-sagemax-bioceramics-i