Why I Stopped Using my Photogrammetry Device and now use TruAbutment and Shining 3D Elite

Описание: Dr. Ahmad Al-Hassiny recently did a webinar for TruAbutment about why he has stopped using his photogrammetry devices since the start of the year - and what's replacing it in his busy practice.

In this highlight reel from our comprehensive webinar, discover how horizontal scanbody systems like TruAbutment ioConnect, NEXUS IOS and Shining 3D Elite are revolutionizing full-arch implant workflows, delivering accuracy at a fraction of the cost of traditional photogrammetry..

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🔑 Key Takeaways:

✅ Why traditional scanners struggle with full-arch accuracy (hint: it's not what you think)
✅ The accuracy threshold you need for passive fit (50 microns or better)
✅ How a $5,000 solution competes with $50,000+ photogrammetry devices
✅ Real-world clinical experience from testing ALL major systems
✅ The workflow that's changed everything for full-arch restorations

⏰ Content Breakdown:
00:00 - Full-Arch: The Pinnacle of Dental Restorations
00:13 - Dr Ahmad's Background & Digital Dentistry Journey
00:20 - Why Orthodontics & Implants Are the Best
00:30 - The Truth About Scanner Limitations
00:37 - Don't Believe the Scanner Sales Pitch
00:50 - You Need Predictable Results Every Time
01:03 - Why 100+ Microns = No Passive Fit
01:19 - The Fundamental Full-Arch Problem
01:28 - Scanners vs Impressions: The Literature
01:39 - Verification Jigs: The Old Nightmare
01:45 - Before Verification Jigs
01:51 - Welding Inside Mouths (Yes, Really!)
01:57 - Why Splinting Scanbodies Doesn't Work
02:09 - Digital Dentistry Keeps Evolving
02:17 - 2010: Enter Photogrammetry Devices
02:26 - Literature Proves Photogrammetry Works
02:35 - It Worked - We Never Looked Back
02:43 - The $50K Problem: Too Expensive for Most
02:55 - Perfect Solution, Wrong Price Point
03:09 - NEXUS iOS: First Horizontal Scanbodies
03:16 - Great System, But Locked Ecosystem
03:22 - The Investment Problem for General Dentists
03:29 - Construction Issues with Cheap Systems
03:39 - Why Profile Design Matters
03:50 - TruAbutment: Open System Advantage
04:00 - Simple Concept, Nothing Super Scientific
04:05 - Just Make Them Converge in the Middle
04:12 - Lab Side Workflow (Don't Panic!)
04:26 - Three Major Benefits Over Photogrammetry
04:35 - No More Traveling with Pelican Cases
04:55 - Much Simpler Workflow: One Scanner, One Software
05:04 - Significantly More Accurate Than Standard Scanning
05:14 - I Haven't Used My ICAM Since January
05:18 - Total Practice Workflow Shift
05:27 - Final Restoration Workflow Made Simple
05:40 - The Big Question: How Does It Compare?
06:07 - When is Good Enough Actually Good Enough?
06:13 - When Does Nearly Perfect Become Clinically Acceptable?
06:19 - They'll Never Get as Cheap as Horizontal Scanbodies
06:29 - Why I Love Companies That Innovate
06:40 - Listening to Customer Feedback
06:47 - Not Just for Early Adopters Anymore
06:55 - The 50 Micron Rule Explained
07:02 - My Unpublished Research Results
07:21 - Shining Elite: More Technique Sensitive
07:39 - TruAbutment Construction Quality
07:46 - Titanium Build Quality
08:01 - Lab Side: Not Totally Open System
08:24 - TRIOS Workflow: The Bite Scan Workaround
08:37 - TRIOS-TruAbutment Partnership Coming

About Dr. Ahmad Al-Hassiny:

Full-time practicing dentist from New Zealand and founder of the Institute of Digital Dentistry. Known for objective, hands-on testing of digital dentistry equipment - he's personally used over 20 different intraoral scanners and every major full-arch workflow system on the market.

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Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes. Dr. Ahmad shares his clinical experience with various systems. Always evaluate products based on your specific clinical needs and local regulations.