Direct Printed Mockups
Preview your new smile
Accurate, efficient and patient-friendly dental treatment planning
Direct Printed Mockups
Preview your new smile
Direct printed mockups are a modern technique in dentistry that uses 3D printing to create precise models of dental restorations. These models allow dentists to test various treatment plans, easily make adjustments, and show patients a physically tangible preview of their final results. This technique of quickly printing realistic models can be applied in cosmetic smile makeovers, restorative dentistry, and orthodontics.
Direct printed mockups offer a more accurate and efficient approach to treatment planning, making it easier to achieve predictable results while improving patient communication and satisfaction.
Process of direct printed mockups
Direct printed mockups are a simple and fast way to see your new smile and make any necessary adjustments before committing to the final restorations. We take these steps to create direct printed mockups:
1. Digital Scans: Using a small, handheld device called an intra-oral scanner, your dentist will capture a highly detailed digital 3D image of your teeth.
2. Using Tools and Materials:Your dentist will use tools like the MOD VDO gauge and the CR bite jig to determine the proper position of your jaw and teeth. These tools help ensure that your mockups are accurately designed.
3. Digital Design: Using advanced software like Exocad, your dentist will digitally design your mockups. This allows them to create a precise model of your teeth and gums.
4. 3D Printing: Once the design is complete, we will use a 3D printer to create the physical mockup of your teeth. This process is quick and efficient, allowing you to see your new smile in a matter of hours.
Benefits of direct printed mockups
Direct printed mockups offer numerous benefits to patients and dentists alike. Here are some advantages of using direct printed mockups:
- Improved Accuracy: Direct printed mockups provide highly accurate models of your teeth and gums, ensuring that your final restorations fit perfectly.
- Reduced Chair Time: Direct printed mockups eliminate the need for multiple appointments and adjustments, which reduces the overall chair time and makes the process more efficient.
- Increased Patient Satisfaction: By using direct printed mockups, patients can see their new smile before the final restorations are placed. This helps manage expectations and increases patient satisfaction.
- Better Treatment Planning: Direct printed mockups allow dentists to test different treatment plans and make adjustments easily. This helps ensure that the final restorations meet the patient’s needs and expectations.
- Improved Communication: Direct printed mockups help dentists explain treatment options and procedures to patients in a clear and visual way. This helps increase patient understanding and satisfaction with the treatment plan.
Direct printed mockups have enhanced our dental treatment planning to be even more patient-friendly and effective. With this advanced technology, your dentist can provide you with a physically tangible and realistic preview of your final results. Don’t hesitate to ask your dentist about experiencing the benefits of this modern technique for yourself!