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      2 years ago

      i have a random question….

      we are getting into a lot of all on four cases and full mouth cases so we recently purchased a 3d printer etc. Im trying to figure out best options for software so i can start designing at least the full mouth cases for now…I know exocad is a popular and good software and have heard of zirkonzahn as well..Does anyone know of a free software or if there are free options of the above listed softwares so i can try my hand at designing at least mockups etc before actually purchasing something?

      Any guidance would be appreciated

      Erick, Cayleen and Ivan
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      • Thanks for the question man. I’m not personally doing it, but I think those that you mentioned are paid.

        As Nate Farley teaches in our Advanced Guides Course, you are definitely able to create some of those designs using freely available software like Meshmixer or Blender. It does take a bit more of legwork on the clinician side though.

        BTW I know you’re referring to prosthetics, but the reason i mention the guides course is that nate shows how to design temporary hybrids on there.

        Hope that helps!

        • Amazing!
          Ill check it out now….I tried out Meshmixer and the free Blu Sky bio software also and both are very similar also. Blu Sky is very easy to use actually and isnt that bad in the sense of cost as well. Its roughly $20-25 per STL export which is not bad when compared to paying a tech to mockup etc plus turnaround is entirely dependent on just putting a few minutes into the program yourself or a staff member. Some mockups can for FMR cases can cost close to $350-500 depending on your lab so this is still very cost effective. Ill check out the TRU software and report back. Thanks!