DESS Digital Solutions

Digitalisation has redefined most major industries, and the dental sector has not been an exception. The revolution in digital technology has provided dental professionals with a wide range of advanced tools, leading to enhanced treatment outcomes and higher levels of patient satisfaction. Key benefits of these advancements include:

  • Increased Productivity: Enhanced digital workflows and automation streamline processes, reducing treatment time and boosting the overall capacity to handle more patients efficiently.
  • Enhanced Patient Comfort: Innovations in digital dentistry minimise chairside time and enable less invasive procedures, significantly improving the patient experience and comfort.
  • Reduced Environmental Impact: By minimising the need for shipments, decreasing the use of disposable materials, and lowering energy consumption, digital technologies contribute to a more sustainable and eco-friendly dental practice.

Digital Dentistry Technologies

The integration of digital technologies into dental practices has transformed traditional methods and introduced new tools that significantly improve outcomes. Here are some of the key digital dentistry technologies that are shaping the future of dental care:

3D Printers

3D printing technology has revolutionised the creation of dental models and prosthetics. This innovative approach allows dental professionals to manufacture highly accurate and functional models for testing prosthetic prototypes, all from a digital scan provided by the dentist. The use of 3D printing eliminates the need for manual workbench time, streamlining the production process.

Digital Analogues for 3D Models

To accurately replicate implant positions, digital analogues are essential for 3D-printed models.

DESS® offers a wide range of digital analogues compatible with 32 different implant systems, featuring:


• Flat face design for precise X and Y-axis placement.
• Bottom screw for secure Z-axis positioning and to prevent misalignment.
• Color-coded anodisation for easy identification.

Click here to discover the full range of DESS® Digital Analogues and here to find out more information.

Intraoral Scanners

Intraoral scanners have transformed traditional dental impressions into digital scans. Using intraoral camera devices, dentists can capture accurate digital impressions, reducing the time patients spend in the clinic and enhancing overall comfort.

Implant Scanning

Implant scanning captures the precise implant position and convert it into a digital object. This digital transfer is crucial for CAD software to design prosthetics that fit perfectly and function as intended.

Scan Abutments play a vital role in digitialising implant cases, offering a reliable way to capture accurate implant data. However, dental professionals often need to manage multiple Scanbodies from different manufacturers, complicating workflows.

DESS® offers an exclusive range of Scan Abutments, compatible with 32 different implant connections, that can be used for both Intraoral and Lab scanning.

In addition, DESS® Scan Abutments include innovative design features and benefits that significantly enhance scanning accuracy, ensuring precise digital impressions. This precision simplifies and improves the quality of the subsequent CAD design process, leading to optimal results in dental restorations.

DESS® Scan Abutment Features & Benefits

Surface Enhancement Treatments: DESS® Scan Abutment is treated with periocoat®, our patented ZrN coating, that ensures high durability thanks to its high corrosion resistance and hardness properties. In addition, along with SelectGrip® Surface, periocoat® provides radiopacity, preventing any glitter effects. SelectGrip® is our patented sandblasting treatment uniquely applied during the manufacturing process, which results in a flawless finish that produces a perfect scan, free from any disturbances.

Design Features for improved results

• Screw top with notches for increased screwing feeling and ‘click effect’ when fully screwed in.

• No sharp edges to avoid scanning noises.
• Orientation shape on a higher position to maximise visibility.

• Carrier included (no screwdriver needed).
• Scan Abutment Exteder (EXTISA): Optimises image acquisition in deep implant positions.

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DESS® CAD Libraries Compatible with Third-Party Scanbodies

DESS® stands out as the first company to incorporate multiple Scanbodies from leading manufacturers into its CAD libraries. This unique feature allows dental professionals to seamlessly use DESS® products with the same Scanbodies they are already accustomed to, providing greater flexibility and compatibility without the need to switch to new scanning devices.

 

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Photogrammetry systems

Building on the advancements of intraoral scanning, a new technique known as photogrammetry has emerged, primarily used for full-arch implant restorations. This innovative method significantly enhances the accuracy and efficiency of the final fit, achieving the best passive-fit, which is crucial for minimising stress on implants.

Photogrammetry systems work by recognising the implant and Multi-Unit positions in three dimensions. When combined with intraoral scanning, which captures soft tissue details, this technique provides a comprehensive view that is essential for designing precise and well-fitting restorations in ALL-on-X cases. The combination of these technologies ensures optimal design and functionality, leading to improved patient outcomes.

DESS® has collaborated with Dental Photogrammetry provider PIC dental® to integrate CAD libraries specifically designed for the PIC system. This collaboration offers dental professionals the best tools to achieve superior results by combining DESS® Multi-Unit Abutments with the unparalleled accuracy of the PIC system with DESS® Libraries for Exocad and 3Shape.

Click on the images to access DESS® Libraries compatible with PIC system:

Customised Dental Abutments

Traditional dental abutments, such as Ti-Bases, come with pre-fabricated designs and fixed gingival profiles, limiting the ability of dental labs to create customised solutions that fit naturally and comfortably for individual patients. This lack of customisation can result in less-than-optimal outcomes for both aesthetics and function in some clinical cases.

Milling machines, while widely used, often face challenges in achieving a perfect fit for hex connections due to precision limitations and the complexity of implant connections. To address these issues, DESS® offers a comprehensive range of Pre-milled Blanks. These pre-milled blanks ensure a precisely milled connection while allowing dental laboratories the flexibility to customise the gingival profile and abutment shape to meet the specific needs of each case.

DESS® offers the best technology to achieve the best direct on implant results without compromising the implant fitting.

DESS® provides straight channel Pre-milled Blanks available in 28 compatibilities. Additionally, DESS® has introduced ASC Blanks, a new line of Angulated Screw Channel Pre-milled Blanks specifically designed for NobelActive® and Straumann® Bone Level implant connections. These innovative ASC Blanks offer a 25-degree channel correction, which helps achieve superior aesthetic and functional results in challenging cases.

With these advanced solutions, DESS® ensures that dental professionals can achieve the best possible direct on implant results without compromising the fit or stability of the implant connection. By combining precision milling technology with customisable design options, DESS® empowers dental labs to deliver high-quality, patient-specific restorations that enhance both the look and performance of dental prosthetics.

DESS® has focused on specialising in Digital Solutions, offering the best tools and products for the Digital Workflow. By continuously evolving and adapting to meet the needs of our customers, DESS® ensures that dental professionals have access to the most advanced, reliable, and efficient digital technologies available, allowing them to deliver exceptional patient care and achieve superior clinical outcomes.

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