IUXTA 3D

CONE BEAM CT AND PRODUCTION OF A 3D VIRTUAL BONE MODEL

The process starts with the acquisition of the patient’s tomographic imaging and of a DICOM file. During the examination, the patient must wear a dedicated radiological guide. The DICOM file is sent by the clinician to the BTK TEAM using the Web (http:// upload.btk.dental/btk3d). The BTK TEAM checks the feasibility of the case and starts the design phase.

DIGITAL PROCESSING OF THE IUXTA-3D STRUCTURE

IUXTA-3D is virtually modelled on the anatomy of the patient by the BTK specialists, using a dedicated CAD software. The layout of the device is designed to bear the prosthetic load while guaranteeing the best possible follow-up. The final project is shared with the prescribing, who can make changes and who confirms it before production takes place.

TITANIUM LASER MELTING – 3D PRINTING

After receiving the doctor’s prescription, BTK produces the device by means of “Selective Laser Melting” technique. Homogeneous layers of highly pure titanium powder are molten using a laser in a selective way, based on the 3D virtual model. The final object meets high purity and microstructural homogeneity standards that guarantee high mechanical performance, in response both to static and cyclic loading.

CLEANING, DECONTAMINATION, PACKAGING AND SHIPPING

The IUXTA-3D implant is decontaminated in an automatic ultrasonic machine, it is packaged in a cleanroom under controlled atmosphere and delivered ready for sterilization in the clinician’s office. All BTK production cycles are controlled and registered so as to guarantee the traceability of the product, in compliance with the most restrictive standards of reference.

SURGERY AND SURGICAL APPLICATION

The surgery is performed under local anaesthesia or conscious sedation. At the end of surgery, the patient can receive a first provisional that will allow the perfect healing of soft tissues. You can ask BTK to make the provisional at the beginning of the production process.

The IUXTA-3D system is supplied with a RESIN REPLICA of the plant itself. In addition, the patient’s BONE MODEL is always produced, with 3D resin printing. If required, the BTK Milling Center can also produce the structure for the construction of the temporary.

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