The document describes Pala Digital Dentures, a new digital denture solution that uses 3D modeling to increase precision and efficiency. It outlines the doctor and lab processes, including taking an impression, selecting teeth and occlusion, and using 3D software and printing to model and create a try-in denture. The goal is to test the quality, fit, and processing through a lab partner before full release to provide a cost-effective digital solution for practices and labs.

1. Pala Digital Dentures – BETA Instructions
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2. What is Pala Digital Dentures?
The World's Most Advanced Digital Denture Solution
By using cutting-edge 3D modeling, Pala Digital Dentures increases precision and efficiency, creating more comfortable dentures for your patients.
Goal: To test & confirm the quality and fit as well as processing with and through our lab partners prior to releasing to the market. We want Pala Digital Dentures to provide a cost effective digital solution for both laboratories and practices.
Supporting Claims for the Dentist:
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Digital precision and accuracy
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Saves chair-time
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Eliminates error
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1-2 patient visits before final denture delivery
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3. Doctor’s Process
Select Patient – Dual Arch, Full Edentulous
First Visit:
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Take impression with Flexitime Heavy Tray and Correct Flow
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Utilize the supplied Pala Digital Denture Trays
Follow Instructions for Taking an Impression
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Capture Vertical Dimension (VD)
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Capture Centric Relation (CR)
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Record with Bite Registration
Fill out RX Form (see additional details included in this presentation)
Send impression and order form/RX to Dental Lab (Roe Dental Lab)
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Please photograph the patient and impression steps if possible
Estimated Chair Time: 45 mins.

4. RX Form
Must include the following information on the RX Form
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Stippling? – Yes/No
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Teeth Shade Color
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Teeth Mold Selection (can be selected by lab)
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Balanced/Lingualized Occlusion
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Gum Shade/Acrylic Shade
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Upper Lip Length
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Anterior Overjet: Regular (Class 1, >2mm) ; Retrognathic (Class II, >3mm), Prognathic (Class III, < -1mm)
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Size of tray used – Small, Medium, Large, X-Large
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Please include - we can not process with out this information

5. Required steps to avoid bite issues
During bite registration, I horizontally stabilized the lower tray with thumb and fingers on the mandibular tray and chin. I will include or email the picture. During bite registration on the try-in, I acknowledge that I need to hold the mandibular try-in to avoid tilting and I will include or email the picture. HKNA | 2014 page 4

6. Lab Partner
We will be partnering with Roe Dental Lab in Ohio.
They are extremely professional and a well-respected laboratory.
Your contact will be BJ Kowalski.
Please send your impression and specify Pala Digital Beta Test to:
9565 Midwest Ave, Garfield Hts, OH 44125
Phone number is(800) 228-6663.
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7. What you need to start the case?
Pala Digital Denture Trays
Heavy Tray Material
Light Flow Material
Pala Tracer
Lip Ruler
Jaw Gauge
All items will be provided by Heraeus Kulzer.
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8. Supplies Needed
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9. Requirement for Impressions
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Starter Kit – Trays, Lip Ruler, Pala-Tracer

10. Digital Process
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TEETH SELECTION
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MIDLINE
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OCCLUSAL PLANE
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CURVE OF SPEE
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CURVE OF WILSON
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ARTICULATION
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POSTERIOR DAM
The software will contextualize 26 anatomical landmarks in the impression to generate:
3D Modeling – Automatically Calculated

13. 3D Modeling
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3D Software Calculates:
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TEETH SELECTION
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MIDLINE
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OCCLUSAL PLANE
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CURVE OF SPEE
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CURVE OF WILSON
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ARTICULATION
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POSTERIOR DAM

14. POST DAM AREA
HAMULAR NOTCH
PALATINE FOVEA
FRENUMS
POSTERIOR PALATAL DAM
3D Modeling with Anatomical Landmarks

15. 3D software generates micron-precise ideal setups
3D Modeling

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3D Modeling
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TEETH SELECTION
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MIDLINE
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OCCLUSAL PLANE
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CURVE OF SPEE
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CURVE OF WILSON
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ARTICULATION
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POSTERIOR DAM

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3D Modeling
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TEETH SELECTION
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MIDLINE
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OCCLUSAL PLANE
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CURVE OF SPEE
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CURVE OF WILSON
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ARTICULATION
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POSTERIOR DAM

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TEETH SELECTION
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MIDLINE
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OCCLUSAL PLANE
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CURVE OF SPEE
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CURVE OF WILSON
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ARTICULATION
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POSTERIOR DAM
3D Modeling

19. 3D CAD/CAM Software
Lingualized Occlusion
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TEETH SELECTION
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MIDLINE
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OCCLUSAL PLANE
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CURVE OF SPEE
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CURVE OF WILSON
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ARTICULATION
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POSTERIOR DAM

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3D Printing
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21. 3D Printed Prototype (Try-in)
Use Try-in to Check:
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Function:
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Retention
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Fit
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Midline
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Occlusion
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Vertical Dimension
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Aesthetics:
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Smile Line
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Lip Support
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Setup
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Directly adjust try-in if needed and record with

22. 3D Printed Try-Ins
Ready in 3 Days!

23. 3D Designed Final Denture
Ready in 5 Days!
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24. Preventing Anterior Open Bites
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