Analog is Not the Opposite of Digital

Analog is Not the Opposite of Digital

Analog Is Not the Opposite of Digital

You’re Doing it Wrong.

Many of us in the dental field have been using the word ‘analog’ improperly. We often refer to analog technologies as being anything preceding digital technology. That’s definitely not the case. So this post is to collectively save us all from ever sounding stupid to technology nerds ever again. And don’t worry, it’s not just us, I’ve seen the same mistake made in the New York Times.

I recall a video that referred to 1950’s classrooms as ‘analog learning’ as opposed to our modern classrooms’ use of computers and the internet. I’ve heard the work of contemporary digital artists and designers compared to the ‘analog art’ of painters. The real kicker, and reason for this post, is those who position traditional handmade work as the ‘analog’ opposite of digital dental technology.

Handmade isn’t Analog.

Restorations that are handmade are not analog, period. As an analogy, I recently picked up a used Canon Rebel G from the ’90s used to shoot film. I have had a digital SLR from Canon for years now, and they’re obviously extremely different. But we have to be careful not to confuse ‘old’ and ‘new’, with two very specific terms like analog and digital.

The word digital, to most people, refers to a device that can capture, store, or display data in a binary fashion. Ones and zeros, on and off, digital is all about numbers. Digital shouldn’t be confused with binary, of course, as digital simply means concrete values. The root word is digits, after all. Any system that utilizes solid values (or digits) is digital, binary is simply the most common system. Digital cameras, and conversely digital 3d scanners capture light with a sensor, that light is converted into data (numbers), so the use of the word ‘digital’ for your cell phone camera, DSLR, or 3shape is accurate.

Analog, however, is a very abused word. I would venture a guess that the significant amount of technicians have used the word ‘analog’ to refer to anything done traditionally. If the new, fancy robot 3D scanners are ‘digital’ then our aging techniques are ‘analog’, right? Not at all. Leaning back on the camera analogy: Older cameras capture light with film, which is basically plastic, gelatin, and silver halide. When you take a photo (perhaps of an aesthetic full mouth restoration), photons hit this material and produce a latent (invisible) image, that can later be brought into view by bathing the film in various chemicals. You could write hundreds of blog posts on film development alone, but the point is that film photography is a chemical process. Conversely, when you stack porcelain, or process a denture, the materials go through various chemical and physical changes.

Digital 3D scanners and traditional techniques are quite different, but I’d rather hear the word ‘chemical’, ‘organic’, or ‘magic’ given to traditional techniques before ‘analog’.

 

Wait, What is Analog Then?

Analog, as its name suggests, refers to being analogous to something. If we’re referring to the adjective used in technology, the definition of analog is:

Of, relating to, or being a device in which data are represented by continuously variable, measurable, physical quantities, such as length, width, voltage, or pressure. – Wordnik

So a great example of an analog technology would be a vinyl record. The audio is stored as waves (variable data) within the grooves of the vinyl. Digital audio stores the data as numbers, as finite units of data per second found in mp3s and CDs. What’s important is that a vinyl record is legitimately something that deserves to be called ‘analog’. Dentures are not. Dentures and the techniques used to fabricate them are physical and chemical, there is no data (waves or otherwise) to be found as there would be on the record.

Plenty of older (and current) technologies are analog. Just be sure to ask yourself if that device has variable signals/data, or if that device is just really old. A television with a cathode ray tube (CRT) is an analog device; a cave painting of a man stabbing a mastodon with a spear is not. Ironically, CNC machines and 3D printers take digital signals and use transducers, pulse width modulation (PWM), or variable frquency drives (VFD) to produce analog signals that drive the spindles or lasers that ultimately produce a restoration. Those restorations are technically physical “analogs” of their corresponding digital designs.

Stop Saying Analog?

I know its hip to be anti-digital sometimes. But before we all drink a PBR and hop on our fixed gear bikes to the thrift store, we have to remember that just because something is old, that doesn’t make it ‘analog’. 35MM cameras, oscilloscopes, and the cotton gin are all old technologies, but only one of them is an analog device.

We pride ourselves in the dental lab industry for knowing tons of interesting things about art, science, and technology, but this is one adjective we should all cut back on a bit. The good news is we will always have our favorite noun: analogue! We can still say: “A picture is an analogue of a memory”, or “A cubic zirconia is an analogue of a diamond”, and “Cerec is an analogue of real lab work.”

3Shape Ortho System Clear Aligner Workflow receives FDA 510(k) market clearance

3Shape Ortho System Clear Aligner Workflow receives FDA 510(k) market clearance

3Shape Ortho System Clear Aligner Workflow receives FDA 510(k) market clearance

FDA market clearance means USA dental professionals can now use 3Shape Clear Aligner Studio software to produce clear aligners in-house.

Copenhagen, October 24, 2018 – 3Shape announces that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) grants 510(k) USA market clearance for the 3Shape Ortho System clear aligner workflow.

The 3Shape Ortho System clear aligner workflow is used in 3Shape’s Clear Aligner Studio software. Because of this, USA dental professionals can now use 3Shape Clear Aligner Studio to design and produce their own orthodontic clear aligner treatments.

3Shape Clear Aligner Studio guides professionals through the case analysis, setup and staging, and export to print for production.

Using simple and intuitive workflows, the software provides analysis of arch shapes, overjet/overbite, Bolton ratios, occlusion and spaces. From there, virtual setups can be created and subdivided into the clear aligner stages needed. Attachments and interproximal reduction can also be added to the treatment plan and when planning is complete, sub-setups can be prepared for printing. Production files can be exported for 3D printing and vacuum forming. The software is compatible with a wide range of 3D printers.

“Around the world, hundreds of thousands of clear aligners are produced every year using 3Shape Clear Aligner Studio. It is very exciting that USA professionals now have the same opportunity to take total control of their design, budgeting and production of clear aligners,” says Allan Hyldal, Vice President of 3Shape Orthodontics.

Like all 3Shape solutions, 3Shape Clear Aligner Studio is open. Professionals are free to decide how much of the workflow they want to do inhouse and/or seamlessly send to design and production partners.

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

3Shape Clear Aligner Studio receives FDA 510(k) market clearance in the USA

CAP (Custom Automated Prosthetics) to Close July 6th 2018 – Updated With Official Statement from Henry Schein

CAP (Custom Automated Prosthetics) to Close July 6th 2018 – Updated With Official Statement from Henry Schein

Updated: CAP (Custom Automated Prosthetics) to Close July 6th 2018

The above image was published when news regarding CAP was speculative, the article has been updated with a new image below

June 21, 2018 – According to a now-deleted thread on the popular dental lab-related forum ‘dentallabnetwork.com’. Custom Automated Prosthetics, known as CAP is to be closed July 6th, 2018.  (Updated June 22, 2018 through official statement from Henry Schein:) CAP Milling has been renamed ‘CMC Stoneham’ and CAP Milling and CMC Milling will be merged into a single location in Golden, CO.

Co-founded  in 2010 by Bob Cohen, CDT and Rob Nazzal, CAP’s a mission was to help dental laboratories thrive through the digital transition occurring in the dental industry. As CAD/CAM became the standard manufacturing method in dentistry, CAP was on the forefront of developing best-in-class solutions. A short list of their achievements included:

– Award winning milling center products and services (JDT WOW! Award Winner 2011 – CAP FZ | Full Contour Zirconia)
– 3D Scan and CAD design systems (3Shape)
– CAM and milling systems (Sum3D CAM and Roland DWX-50 – worldwide leader)
– Renowned training and support (capacademy.com JDT WOW! Award Winner 2012)
– Assembled a team of digital dentistry experts to develop the CAP Complete CAD/CAM solution combining off-the-shelf products with CAP’s proprietary intellectual property.

CAP had grown dramatically since its founding in 2010 to their acquisition in 2016, becoming a part of the Zahn Dental business at Henry Schein.

At the moment, no details have been released about how current customers will be handled, although there is speculation that all business will be directed to Henry Schein’s other milling center: CMC. Details of how Roland customers along with how their existing service agreements will be honored have not been clarified either.

Stick with DentalTechTips for more updates!

Updated June 22, 2018 with official statement from Henry Schein:

 

“CMC Golden and CMC Stoneham (formerly CAP Milling Center) are being merged into a single location (Golden, CO). Our marketing, research and development, technical support, and equipment and CAD/CAM sales teams remain intact and are committed to providing the same excellent support that customers expect from Zahn. The merging of these centers gives us an opportunity to invest in technology, explore new ways to expand our footprint in the future and reinforces Zahn’s commitment to growing our strong CAD/CAM equipment sales and support business. We remain committed to our valuable Team Schein Members, including seasoned technicians, machinists, and mechanical engineers who will help deliver these solutions that our customers can rely on to help them operate a more successful and efficient laboratory.”

DentalTechTips had a few questions for Henry Schein:

Are all employees and services being moved to CMC? Or will it only be the sales force and everyone else being sent home?
 *   We encourage team members at the Stoneham Milling Center to apply for open positions in Stoneham. Opportunities are available in a variety of areas, including training, technical support, repair/service, and in the warehouse. The team has also been encouraged to apply for open positions in Golden, pending they are willing to relocate. As a result of our proactive dialogue with Team Schein Members, some of these positions have already been filled. We look forward to working with the team to fill additional roles that will help contribute to their personal career growth, Zahn’s continued expansion and the success of our customers.

What % of employees are expected to be let go?
     *   The company does not discuss employment-related matters

Questions regarding existing milling customers and Roland service agreements were not addressed.

DentalTechTip – How to Connect Remotely to your 3shape License Server

 

A quick tutorial showing how to connect remotely to your 3Shape license server.

Maybe you’re travelling or working from home at night after putting the kids to bed. Instead of taking your expensive and easily lost dongle with you, use this tip to connect remotely.

Thanks for watching!

https://www.teamviewer.com/en/download/
Cloudflare DNS: Preferred: 1.1.1.1 & Alternate: 1.0.0.1
OpenDNS: Preferred: 208.67.222.222 & Alternate: 208.67.220.220

Have a suggestion for a tutorial that you’d like to see? Drop a comment below and let us know.

3M and 3Shape Announce Partnership for Digital Orthodontic Workflow

3M and 3Shape Announce Partnership for Digital Orthodontic Workflow

 

ST. PAUL‚ Minn. Januray 29, 2018 –(Courtesy of BUSINESS WIRE)–3M and 3Shape announced their intention to work together to advance the field of orthodontics through digital workflows supporting indirect bonding, clear aligners and other emerging digital orthodontic workflows.

“Our partnership with 3Shape puts our customers first and is designed with practitioners, their patients, and their businesses in mind. Our goal is to make it easier for Orthodontists to engage patients, provide effective treatments and run a profitable practice. The workflow will include our indirect bonding solutions, our customized lingual offering, and future new offerings in the digital orthodontic space,” said Jim Ingebrand, President and General Manager, 3M Oral Care Division.

For 3M’s and 3Shape’s joint customers, the cooperation will enable use of the 3Shape TRIOS scanner and 3Shape indirect bonding software with 3M’s Incognito™ lingual appliance system, the Clarity™ ADVANCED brackets with APC™ Flash Free technology for indirect bonding procedures, as well as future orthodontic product offerings. These combined solutions will enable better outcome while improving productivity of the practice.

“3Shape believes that an open market with freedom of choice is in the best interest of doctors and patients. Partnering with 3M will help orthodontists provide better treatment for their patients using 3Shape’s award winning TRIOS scanner and digital workflow software with 3M’s treatment solutions in integrated workflows,” said Allan Hyldal, 3Shape Vice President, Orthodontics & Implantology.

Emerging technology is enabling new efficiencies and greater predictability in the practice of orthodontics. While technology is changing how orthodontics is practiced, the end goal remains the same —a beautiful smile and healthy teeth that will last a lifetime.

No two smiles are alike. To develop customized treatment plans for each patient’s unique clinical diagnosis, orthodontists need flexible, choice-based solutions that deliver the best outcomes for their patients.

About 3M
At 3M, we apply science in collaborative ways to improve lives daily. With $32 billion in sales, our 91,000 employees connect with customers all around the world. Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Twitter @3M or @3MNews.

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 1,200 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

APC, Clarity and Incognito are trade marks of 3M Company.
TRIOS is a registered trademark of 3Shape.

© 3M 2017. All rights reserved. Used under license in Canada.

Contacts

3M
Jay Issa, Global Business Leader
jissa@mmm.com
or
Michael Gugala, Karwoski & Courage
michael.gugala@creativepr.com
or
3Shape
Bruce Frederic Mendel, 3Shape Communications
bruce.mendel@3shape.com

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.

For more info on Core3DCentres and an exclusive in-depth interview, stick with DentalTechTips!

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.
For more info on Core3DCentres and an exclusive in-depth interview, stick with DentalTechTips!
Ivoclar Vivadent and 3Shape Parting Ways, Core3Dcentres to Take Over

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.

Stick with DentalTechTips for more updates!

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.

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.

    Stick with DentalTechTips for more updates!

    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.