In the evolving world of dental technology, precision and efficiency are critical. Photogrammetry, a technique for making precise measurements using photographs, has been a game-changer in implantology and prosthetics. Traditionally, photogrammetry requires specialized equipment, which can be costly and complex to integrate into a clinic’s workflow. This is where ioConnect comes in—delivering the benefits of photogrammetry using your existing Intra-Oral Scanner (IOS). By doing more with less, ioConnect is transforming the landscape of dental restoration with its simplicity, accuracy, and open-system integration.

The Challenge of Photogrammetry Without Specialized Equipment

For many dental practices, the challenge of obtaining accurate scans for implant-supported prostheses often lies in the high cost and learning curve associated with traditional photogrammetry systems. The requirement for extra equipment and highly specific procedures can create barriers, especially for clinics that need to streamline their workflows without compromising accuracy. Many practitioners rely solely on intra-oral scanners, which can lack the pinpoint precision needed for complex multi-implant cases.

ioConnect provides the perfect solution to this problem, empowering dentists to achieve the same level of accuracy in photogrammetry by enhancing their existing IOS workflows.

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Photogrammetry with Intra-Oral Scanners: How ioConnect Excels

The ioConnect system is built to seamlessly integrate photogrammetry with your IOS, eliminating the need for expensive and complex standalone photogrammetry devices. Here’s how ioConnect brings more accuracy by doing less:

• Minimized Scanning Area: ioConnect focuses on scanning specific zones (the blue areas or top hexagons on the scan bodies). This targeted scanning drastically reduces scanning time while also lowering the chance of errors, resulting in cleaner, more precise scans.

• Soft Tissue Reference Points: By scanning HS Caps, ioConnect captures vital data to use as soft tissue reference points, ensuring that the surrounding anatomy is accounted for without adding complexity to the scanning process.

• Multiple Sizing Options: ioConnect is available in various sizes (S, M, L), allowing practitioners to choose based on the patient’s anatomy and implant position. This flexibility ensures that the system can adapt to diverse clinical needs, making it practical and versatile.

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Accurate and Efficient: A Data-Driven Workflow

One of the standout benefits of ioConnect is its accuracy. The system allows practitioners to focus on smaller, more critical areas during the scanning process, leading to reduced errors in data capture. By concentrating on the TruScan zone—areas like the top of the hexagon on the scan body—you can ensure high-precision results, ideal for complex restorative cases like full-arch reconstructions.

Furthermore, after scanning, the data can be exported and seamlessly integrated into any dental CAD software. This open-system compatibility means you can align scan data and proceed directly to the prosthesis design phase, minimizing downtime and enhancing workflow efficiency.

 

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Integration with the Tru-Suite Program: A Unified Solution

ioConnect is part of a broader digital ecosystem, integrating smoothly with Tru-Suite, a comprehensive program designed to facilitate the entire digital workflow, from scanning to final restoration. With ioConnect, practitioners can scan ioConnect scan bodies, align data using the Tru-Suite platform, and then move on to designing temporary or final prosthetics within their chosen CAD software.

The Tru-Suite Program enhances the user experience by enabling cloud-based storage, easy sharing of case data, and streamlined collaboration with labs. This integration makes the entire process—from scanning to design—faster and more efficient.

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Why ioConnect is the Future of Dental Scanning

• Open System: ioConnect is compatible with any dental CAD software, making it a flexible choice for practitioners who want to maintain freedom in their prosthetic design processes. There’s no need to invest in specialized proprietary systems.

• Reduced Scanning Time: With minimized scanning areas and the ability to focus only on critical zones, ioConnect reduces the overall scanning time, leading to quicker procedures and happier patients.

• Enhanced Accuracy: By concentrating on precise reference points, ioConnect offers accuracy levels comparable to traditional photogrammetry systems without the need for costly additional equipment.

• Adaptability to Various Cases: With different sizes available, ioConnect is adaptable to various implant positions and patient anatomies, making it a versatile solution for clinics handling a range of restorative cases.

• Cost-Effective Solution: For clinics that don’t have the budget for high-end photogrammetry systems, ioConnect offers a cost-effective alternative by enhancing your current IOS capabilities without additional investment in photogrammetry hardware.

Conclusion: More by Doing Less

The ioConnect system stands out for its efficiency, accuracy, and ease of use. By empowering your existing intra-oral scanner to perform at a higher level, ioConnect makes photogrammetry accessible to more dental practices. From streamlined scanning with minimized errors to smooth integration with the Tru-Suite Program and dental CAD software, ioConnect truly gives you more by doing less. This innovative system is set to become a game-changer for dental professionals looking to optimize their workflows and improve patient outcomes.

Whether you’re an implantologist or a restorative dentist, ioConnect can enhance your practice’s capabilities while saving time, effort, and costs.