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Capture low dose CBCT images without movement artefacts

All Planmeca CBCT units support three different types of 3D imaging as well as extraoral bitewing, cephalometric and digital panoramic imaging. This flexibility between 2D and 3D allows clinics to optimise their imaging and select the techniques that work best with each case. With proprietary features for ultra low dose imaging and patient movement correction also available, our units provide a completely unique dental imaging experience. Planmeca Ultra Low Dose™ is the best method for acquiring CBCT images at low doses. The protocol can be used with all voxel sizes and in all imaging

Making A Difference

This post is part of #GivingTuesday's #WomenWhoGive series, which celebrates women who are making a difference in their communities. We are reposting a version of it here to provide a brief insight into one of the many caring and committed PlanmecaUSA team members who are making a difference every day. Planmeca Team Member Robin Gathman, Tradeshow, and Special Events Manager, PlanmecaUSA, Inc. What inspired you to start giving? My mom always gave her time to work at my schools. I learned the value of giving back from her. As I got older and my kids were grown, I looked for

Opening the door

Each day dental professionals are challenged to deliver dental care as efficiently and safely as possible while trying to achieve the esthetic results their patients are seeking. On the case No matter which digital trade journal or dental website you frequent you'll find a case study or article presenting the latest in digital dentistry. Our industry is tech-driven and continually pushing for advances that improve dental procedures, streamline workflow and improve patient safety. Digital media inundates us with content highlighting the processes in complex restoration cases. Mixed-in

The Nordic Institute of Dental Education: Great experiences far beyond learning

Professor Irena Sailer and MDT Vincent Fehmer from the University of Geneva are no strangers to Finland. As lecturers for the Nordic Institute of Dental Education, they have been to the country several times in recent years and helped dental professionals from numerous countries expand their expertise in digital dentistry – a rewarding experience for course participants and the lecturers themselves. The Nordic Institute of Dental Education (NIDE) is a Planmeca subsidiary specialising in high-quality continuing education. It organises CE courses in Finland for dental professionals from

Planmeca orthodontics – choose the right tools for you

Going digital with Planmeca will provide you with unmatched freedom and flexibility throughout the orthodontic workflow. After collecting the needed imaging data, you can either order the needed appliances from an orthodontic solution provider or continue treatment planning in-house with the appropriate software. The choice is yours – our workflow is completely open! We at Planmeca like to be at the forefront of new technologies. However, we also understand that many still prefer to work with more traditional tools and methods. To make sure we serve all our users in the best possible way,

Planmeca Emerald™ intraoral scanner now accepted by orthocaps®

Planmeca is pleased to announce that the Planmeca Emerald™ intraoral scanner can now be used for producing orthocaps® aligners.Ortho Caps GmBH manufactures and markets transparent orthocaps® aligners for teenagers and adults. These are individually adjusted clear plastic trays that exert gentle pressure on the teeth that need to be straightened. Now, Planmeca Emerald™ users can produce orthocaps® aligners through a completely digital process, which saves time and improves patient satisfaction. After scanning the upper and lower arches as well as the bite of the patient, the scans can be

Planmeca Emerald™ intraoral scanner now accepted by orthocaps®

Planmeca is pleased to announce that the Planmeca Emerald™ intraoral scanner can now be used for producing orthocaps® aligners. Ortho Caps GmBH manufactures and markets transparent orthocaps® aligners for teenagers and adults. These are individually adjusted, clear plastic trays that exert gentle pressure on the teeth that need to be straightened. Now, Planmeca Emerald™ users can produce orthocaps® aligners through a completely digital process, which saves time and improves patient satisfaction. After scanning the upper and lower arches as well as the bite of the patient, the scans

Planmed Verity® utilized at the 2018 Ice Hockey World Championship in Denmark

Planmed provided its improved Planmed Verity® CBCT scanner to the 2018 Ice Hockey World Championship in Denmark. The scanner was part of the setup at the on-site emergency rooms both at Royal Arena in Copenhagen and Jyske Bank Boxen in Herning. Planmed Verity was used to diagnose fractures in extremities and the maxillofacial area as well as dental injuries throughout the tournament.The Planmed Verity CBCT scanner helped the medical staff at the 2018 Ice Hockey World Championship to provide high-quality first aid treatments at a fast pace. It had previously been successfully used in this

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Press Statement: Appointment of Singapore's Honorary Consul-General in Helsinki, Finland

The Government of the Republic of Singapore, with the agreement of the Government of the Republic of Finland, has appointed Mr Karl Heikki Kyöstilä as Singapore’s Honorary Consul-General in Helsinki, Finland, with jurisdiction throughout Finland.The Honorary Consul-General will support the work of Singapore’s Non-Resident Ambassador to Finland Jayalekshmi Mohideen. This appointment will further enhance Singapore’s bilateral ties with Finland. Mr Heikki Kyöstilä, 72, is the Founder and President of Planmeca, one of the world's leading dental equipment manufacturers and the largest

A face transplant operation is a demonstration of advanced surgery and high technology

The second face transplant procedure in the history of the Nordic countries was performed earlier this year in the Hospital District of Helsinki and Uusimaa (HUS) in Finland. In the first face transplant, performed in 2016, some parts of the facial tissue were transplanted. The most recent operation was more demanding as it involved transplanting an even bigger part of the facial tissue. Planmeca’s pioneering 3D technology and expert service contributed to this intricate and rare operation. Planmeca and the company’s 3D technology were part of the second face transplant operation in the

The New Digital Workflow

Since its inception, CBCT imaging technology has steadily gained momentum and acceptance by doctors. There is no question regarding the effect digital technology has had on the dental industry as we know it. The impact will continue to expand as more advancements and education about CBCT technology come along. One of the great benefits dentists acknowledge is that true 3D Ultra Low Dose technology provides better diagnostic quality at lower radiation levels than 2D and that it can help significantly increase diagnosis. Planmeca Ultra-low Dose™ protocol “enables 3D imaging with an even

Planmeca Emerald™ intraoral scanner now accepted by Ortoplus Group

Planmeca is pleased to announce that the Planmeca Emerald™ intraoral scanner can now be used to produce OrthoApnea mandibular advancement devices and Alineadent clear aligners, both designed and manufactured by Ortoplus Group.Ortoplus is one of the largest orthodontic and digital laboratories in Europe. The company has manufactured more than 350 000 orthodontic appliances in its 25 years of existence and is present in over 45 countries.   The Planmeca Emerald™ intraoral scanner has now been accepted by Ortoplus, which means that after scanning the upper and lower arches as well as the

Planmeca Emerald™ intraoral scanner now accepted by Ortoplus Group

Planmeca is pleased to announce that the Planmeca Emerald™ intraoral scanner can now be used to produce OrthoApnea mandibular advancement devices and Alineadent clear aligners, both designed and manufactured by Ortoplus Group. Ortoplus is one of the largest orthodontic and digital laboratories in Europe. The company has manufactured more than 350 000 orthodontic appliances in its 25 years of existence and is present in over 45 countries. The Planmeca Emerald™ intraoral scanner has now been accepted by Ortoplus, which means that after scanning the upper and lower arches as well as the

New appointments in Plandent Division management

Mr Janne Anttila has been appointed to lead the Plandent Division in Scandinavia and Northern Europe with the following country-specific responsibilities: Finland (Plandent Oy), Sweden (Plandent AB), Norway (Plandent AS), Denmark (Plandent A/S), the Netherlands (Dental Union B.V.), Poland (Kol-Dental), Austria (Plandent GmbH), Russia (OOO Firm Medexpress), Estonia (Plandent Eesti Oü), Latvia (Plandent SIA) and Lithuania (Plandent UAB). Anttila has worked for Plandent Oy, Finland, for over ten years, and has been leading the company for the past eight years. In his new position, Anttila

Easter case report: Preventing Easter frustrations with Planmeca ProMax®

In celebration of Easter, Planmeca presents another in vitro study revealing the secrets of a chocolate surprise egg. Introduction We all know how important the surprise toy inside an Easter egg can be. Unfortunately finding out which surprise the egg in question holds inside is very difficult without breaking the chocolate egg. It can be very disappointing when the surprise is not the one hoped for. Our Easter case report reveals how to prevent such a disappointment from ruining your Easter. Case report   The Planmeca ProMax® 3D Mid 

Finland’s CTOs of the year announced: Vesa Varjonen of Planmeca and Matti Heikkilä of MetGen have contributed to the renewal of Finnish industry

Vesa Varjonen, Vice President of Research and Technology at Planmeca and Matti Heikkilä, CTO of MetGen have been chosen as CTOs of the Year 2018. The jury consisting of leading Finnish technology influencers emphasized the significant role of the awarded CTOS on renewal of the industry. The CTO of the Year Awards are given by Spinverse together with Technology Industries of Finland and Business Finland to highlight the importance of Chief Technology Officers work on the future competitiveness of Finnish industries. The CTO of the year award has been given to the selected CTOs in Finland

Planmed Clarity™ mammography system receives Health Canada approval

Health Canada has issued an approval letter for the Planmed Clarity™ 2D digital mammography system and the Planmed Clarity™ 3D digital mammography tomosynthesis system on March 8, 2018. The Planmed Clarity system is a powerful tool for breast cancer screening and diagnostic follow-ups. The elegant system provides great image quality, optimal ergonomics, and excellent usability.Managing Director of Planmed, Mr. Jan Moed, is excited to bring the system to the Canadian market: "We are extremely pleased to have received Health Canada’s medical license for our Planmed Clarity system. This is a

Planmeca Emerald™ intraoral scanner can now be used to produce Panthera Sleep Mandibular Advancement Devices

Planmeca is pleased to announce that it is now possible to use the new Planmeca Emerald™ intraoral scanner to produce Panthera Sleep’s Mandibular Advancement Devices (MAD).Panthera Sleep designs, develops, manufactures and markets high-end Mandibular Advancement Devices (MAD) for the treatment of snoring and/or obstructive sleep apnea.The Planmeca Emerald™ intraoral scanner can now be smoothly integrated into sleep practices’ workflows. After scanning the upper and lower arches, first alone and then in occlusion, dentists can instantly export the scans to Panthera Sleep.  “We are very

Planmeca Emerald™ intraoral scanner can now be used to produce Panthera Sleep Mandibular Advancement Devices

Planmeca is pleased to announce that it is now possible to use the new Planmeca Emerald™ intraoral scanner to produce Panthera Sleep’s Mandibular Advancement Devices (MAD). Panthera Sleep designs, develops, manufactures and markets high-end Mandibular Advancement Devices (MAD) for the treatment of snoring and/or obstructive sleep apnea.The Planmeca Emerald™ intraoral scanner can now be smoothly integrated into sleep practices’ workflows. After scanning the upper and lower arches, first alone and then in occlusion, dentists can instantly export the scans to Panthera Sleep. “We are

Let’s Work On Our Core

If you ask people what their “core equipment” is they might think of fitness – toned abs perhaps. If you ask a group of dentists, many will think of dental equipment. So, think about a typical day in a practice. Now, think about how much time a dentist or a staff member spends with a dental chair - two, four or more hours? That’s a big part of a day. What if core dental equipment like dental units, consoles and chairs could work more efficiently, faster, easier and be more ergonomic? But, you’re thinking “what could dental consoles and chairs do better"? It’s likely most doctors and

Planmeca FIT® Chairside FAQ – Digital workflow with three simple steps

The Planmeca FIT® solution offers dentists a completely integrated and digital workflow with three simple steps – ultra-fast intraoral scanning, sophisticated design, and high-precision chairside milling. All this is seamlessly integrated into Planmeca Romexis® software, so all 2D and 3D patient data is accessed through the same user interface. Q: How long does it take to scan a full arch with Planmeca Emerald™ intraoral scanner?A: Usually the scanning of a full arch takes between two and five minutes. Of course, this depends on the case in question and the user. Users with experience

Set the highest standards with the lowest doses

Planmeca Ultra Low Dose™ is the world’s leading method for acquiring CBCT images at low effective patient doses without a statistical reduction in image quality. It allows clinicians to gather more information than from standard 2D panoramic images at an equivalent or even lower patient dose. Cone beam computed tomography – CBCT – has been one of the most essential technological innovations in dentistry over the past two decades. The imaging technique is used to capture high quality 3D images of the oral and maxillofacial region, revealing intricate information on soft tissues, teeth,

Planmed launches improved Planmed Verity® CBCT Scanner

Planmed is proud to present the improved Planmed Verity®  CBCT scanner – a unique 3D imaging solution for orthopedic as well as head and neck imaging. The scanner now offers enhanced image quality, new options for head and neck imaging, Planmeca Ultra Low Dose™ imaging protocol for lower patient doses, and Planmeca CALM™ algorithm for motion artefact correction.New options for head and neck imaging with exceptional image qualityImage quality of the adaptable and mobile Planmed Verity® has been enhanced to meet all imaging needs. The high-quality images of Planmed Verity visualize even the

Planmeca Compact™ i units ”perfect from the start” at dental clinics in Greece

In Greece, two experienced dental specialists have found the right fit in Planmeca Compact™ i dental units. Dentists Maria Terzidou and Faini Iordanoglou have especially appreciated the units’ wide movement range, ergonomic design, and easy patient access which adapt to many specialisations. The user-friendly features have also received praise from colleagues and patients. Orthodontist Maria Terzidou’s relationship with Planmeca goes more than 20 years back. After completing her dental studies in Greece, Terzidou’s combined interest in orthodontics and the Nordics led her to apply for

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