Release Notes dentalcam 9.1

Completely redesigned user interface

dentalcam has been completely redesigned – this is also reflected in the User interface.

• The new interface is clean and streamlined, enabling an improved main workflow.

• It uses user-friendly features such as drag-and-drop and familiar icons.

Your benefit

• Excellent user guidance for quick results.

• Intuitive operation combined with a wide range of features.

More information

• The dentalcnc user interface

New main workflow: Object import occurs before blank creation

As of this version, you first import the objects and then create the blank. Depending on the form of the material – disc, block, or prefabricated abutment – dentalcam displays various dialog windows to facilitate the efficient placement of blanks.

Your benefit

• A practical sequence of the individual workflow steps.

• A user interface that adapts to your work and provides the tools you need.

More information

• Basic workflow

Faster object import using metadata from your CAD application

dentalcam reads metadata from your CAD application when importing objects and uses this data to analyze the objects.

Your benefit

• Significant acceleration of the import process by prefilling parameters such as the indication, number of drill holes, and cavities.

• Import of 3D geometry data, such as the preparation line, for more accurate job calculations.

Related activities

You can activate or deactivate this function in the settings.

Default setting: activated.

• Material settings

You select the metadata files during the object import:

• Importing objects

More information

• Object import and import parameters

New auto-nesting features for automatically placing bars and arranging objects

dentalcam can now automatically place bars and position objects in the blank. The Auto bars and Auto positioning functions can be triggered either automatically when importing objects or manually in the nesting view.

If the placement of bars is triggered automatically, the number and positioning of the bars are dentalcam always adjusted accordingly during nesting.

Your benefit

• Significant time savings in nesting by eliminating routine tasks.

Related activities

• Using Auto-nesting features

• The program settings allow you to configure the automatic triggering of the auto-nesting features: Program settings of dentalcam

Manufacturing at the "Fast" quality level is now up to 20 percent faster

By adjusting the manufacturing strategies, objects can now be manufactured up to 20% faster when calculated using the Fast quality setting.

The actual time savings depend on the object and the manufacturing parameters and apply to the following materials:

• Zirconia blocks and discs

• Glass ceramic blocks

• Hybrid ceramic blocks

• PMMA discs

Your benefit

• Faster manufacturing results with quality appropriate for this grade.

More information

• Manufacturing quality

Integrated material list with search and filter options

We have integrated the complete material list of dentalcam into the program and made it possible to search and filter it.

Your options:

• Search for the names of branded materials.

• Filter by material group, height, and manufacturer.

• Limit your selection to generic or multi-layer materials.

• Mark frequently used materials as favorites and filter the list by them with a single click. This feature replaces the customizable material list from dentalcam 7 and 8.

Your benefit

• Access the complete material database directly in dentalcam without having to rely on external sources.

• Quickly find the materials you need for each job.

Related activities

• You use the material list during the main workflow of dentalcam: Creating or loading blanks during the main workflow

Multiple block types are allowed per job

Until now, you could only use blocks made of the same material and with identical dimensions for each job. Starting at dentalcam 9, you can freely combine block types, provided there is enough space in the blank holder or block adapter.

Your benefit

• Mill or grind different types of blocks in a single job, instead of preparing multiple jobs.

Related activities

• Creating blocks is part of the main workflow of dentalcam: Creating or loading blanks during the main workflow

Restructured configuration of materials and optional tools

The material-specific definition of manufacturing parameters has a decisive impact on the quality of the manufactured objects. In particular, the use of additional tools can significantly improve quality.

dentalcam now displays the relevant settings separately by material group and individual material, each with its own set of options.

Your benefit

• Clear and precise definition of manufacturing parameters for entire material groups or individual materials.

More information

• Material settings

Optional tools can now be configured on a per-object basis during nesting

Until now, you could only enable optional tools on a per-material basis in the settings. From now on, the nesting view lets you choose which optional tools dentalcam to use for each object.

The optional tools enabled in the material settings are predefined.

Your benefit

• Within a blank, choose between manufacturing quality and manufacturing duration on a per-object basis.

Related activities

• In the material settings, define the default values that are suitable for you: Optional tools

Possible to calculate jobs for multiple machine models without changing the program

dentalcam now supports multiple machine models on 1 surface: You can activate all the machine models you use by entering their serial numbers or selecting them from a list in the settings.

When importing objects, you then select the machine model on which you want to manufacture the objects.

Your benefit

• Allows you to switch between multiple machines with 1 dentalcam installation

Related activities

• Adding or removing machines

• Importing objects