“DentalCAD 3.2 Elefsina delivers the exciting functionalities dental experts have been waiting for,” said Tillmann Steinbrecher, CEO of exocad. “The new release offers more automation, speed, and intuitive workflows from CAD to CAM.”

New features, more automation and seamless integration

DentalCAD 3.2 Elefsina includes many time-saving features. The new Preparation Margin Repair tool enables users to make the most out of imperfect intra-oral scans. Users can fix margins to get an acceptable result despite artefacts or holes in the scan. The new Auto-Articulator offers fully automatic consideration of dynamic occlusion. Also included is new integration with compact milling machines. Users can select their preferred block and start production seamlessly from within their CAD software and switch tooth libraries while keeping their previous set-up.

Improved Smile Creator for better visualisation and pre-operative treatment planning

New tools in the Smile Creator module bring users more predictability and better planning options. Users can now design virtual gingivae for more realistic outcomes and create smiles based on patients’ natural teeth. The ability to adjust the 3D rendering to the camera’s focal length enables a more precise photo-driven smile design.

Improved Bite Splint module and Full Denture module

With the Bite Splint module in DentalCAD 3.2 Elefsina, users can now enjoy more automation in bite splint design and save in design time. The Full Denture module includes a new feature to rapidly copy an existing denture in a highly automated workflow. This provides a faster and more cost-effective alternative to relining, leveraging recent advances in 3D printing. In addition, dentures on ball attachments are now supported. An add-on module for the Ivoclar Ivotion Denture System is now available as well, in conjunction with a dedicated tooth library from Ivoclar.

iTero–exocad Connector redefines seamless workflows

To improve collaboration between laboratories and dentists, clinicians can now share external case-related files like images, videos and radiographs with exocad DentalCAD users via the MyiTero portal. The new bi-directional case communication allows DentalCAD users to share their 3D designs with the dentist for an efficient preview and approval process. Within the CAD software, laboratory users can also validate margins with iTero intra-oral camera images and visualise internal tooth structure with iTero near-infrared imaging technology.

Other major highlights of the DentalCAD 3.2 Elefsina release

Exocad will offer hands-on demonstrations of the new DentalCAD 3.2 Elefsina release at various upcoming dental exhibitions and at Insights 2024, the company’s global event, taking place on 9–10 May 2024 in Palma de Mallorca in Spain. The two-day event will include numerous opportunities for attendees to discover more about the latest Elefsina features from dental industry leaders and application specialists. More information is available at exocad.com/insights2024.

DentalCAD 3.2 Elefsina is an essential part of the Align Digital Platform, Align’s integrated suite of unique proprietary technologies and services delivered as a seamless, end-to-end solution for patients, consumers, orthodontists, general dentists and laboratory partners.

The release is now available in the EU and other select markets. Exocad names its releases after current EU European Capitals of Culture and has chosen the Greek city of Elefsina for this year’s release.

Additional information is available at exoc.ad/elefsina.