SHINING 3D NEWS BITES 2026 Oct

🦷 TPDDM | Tooth Preparation Depth Dynamic Monitor

TPDDM provides digital monitoring and intraoperative guidance for tooth preparation, helping clinicians evaluate reduction depth and make more informed preparation adjustments.

It compares the prepared tooth with pre-operative scan data to quantify the actual amount of tooth reduction. It can also compare the current tooth status with an ideal preparation model, highlighting areas that may require further reduction.

With visual feedback throughout preparation, TPDDM supports a more precise and minimally invasive approach while providing an intuitive way to build practical confidence.

* Available as a standard feature on Aoralscan Elite and Elite Wireless.

🔍 AGR | Airflow-Driven Gingival Retraction Scanning

AGR Workflow uses gentle airflow to help retract the gingiva, reduce fluid interference, and expose preparation margins during intraoral scanning.

By combining gingival retraction, tooth drying, and data acquisition in one step, AGR helps improve visibility around the margin area and supports more complete and accurate margin scanning during restorative procedures.

Key benefits:
 • Improved visibility of preparation margins
 • Reduced impact of fluid interference
 • Streamlined intraoral scanning workflow
 • Enhanced scanning comfort with reduced soft tissue irritation risk

* Currently available exclusively for Aoralscan Elite. Compatibility with additional Aoralscan scanners will be introduced progressively.

* AGR Workflow is coming soon to North America. Stay tuned for availability updates.

📌 More Updates in IntraoralScan 3.7.1.x

• Free Scan Mode — Customize scanning nodes and sequences to fit different case types and scanning preferences.

• Digital Impression Assessment — Check scan completeness and identify missing areas chairside before case handoff.

• Mixed Coded Scanbody Support — Combine scanbodies from different kits with different interface diameters in the same case.

 • AI Design Integration — Send cases to AI Crown Design directly from Pre-design with one click.

 • Texture Adjustment — Adjust scan model color, saturation, and brightness in Pre-design for a more suitable viewing appearance.

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