Dental3DPlugin help

Install the plugin

First download the OsiriX version of your choice, then download Dental3DPlugin using the OsiriX Plugin Manager.

You can also download the latest version of Dental3DPlugin, and install it by clicking twice on the downloaded file.

Run the plugin

Select a patient in the OsiriX database.
Open the 3D study with two clicks.
Click in the menu on “Plugins > Other > Dental3DPlugin”.

Important tip

In the plugin, 3D objects can be moved with the mouse by holding down the A key (A for “action”).

Create a curved path

Create a curved path in the axial view with the Curved Path tool.

 

Basic steps for drawing an implant

In the middle transverse view, draw a line with the Implant tool. As an alternative way, you can use the Length tool, right-click on the measurement and choose “Draw an implant” in the context menu.

 

Implant settings

Click on the Implant Info icon in the plugin tool bar or right-click on an implant and choose “Info…” for opening the Implant Info panel.

 

Moving an implant

The easier way to move an implant on the transverse view is to drag its direction line with the mouse. You can also use the info implant sliders to rotate it.

 

Draw a nerve

First select the length measurement tool, then right click on the middle transverse view and choose “Add nerve point”. You can also drag the nerve points.

 

3D View (Surface Rendering)

Click on the 3D View or select Plugins > Dental3DPlugin > 3D View.

 

Import a model

You can add optical scans from plaster models in order to guide implant placement for partially edentulous patients. The drill guide will be built on the study model. The wax-up model will help you to place the implants in the ideal position.

Key “A” : hold to move an Imported 3D Object (usually a wax-up model).

 

Matching a study model on the patient Iso surface

Select “Plugins > Dental3DPlugin > Matching > Match Model on Iso Surface” or click on the first Matching icon in the 3D View menu bar. First put two or three 3D Points on the center of some teeth of the study model, then put the same number of 3D Points on the same location on the teeth of the patient. Click the “Match” button to perform the matching. The sliders allow fine tuning.

Key “A” : hold to move a 3D Model.

 

Matching a wax-up model on a study model

Select “Plugins > Dental3DPlugin > Matching > Match Wax-up Model on Study Model” or select the second Matching icon in the 3D View menu bar. First put one or two 3D Point on the center of a tooth of the wax-up model, then put a 3D Point on the same tooth on the same location on the study model. Click the “Match” button to perform the matching.

Key “A” : hold to move a 3D Model.

 

Tooth/mucosa-supported Drill Guide design

You can easily design a Tooth Supported Surgical Guide in Dental3DPlugin and export it in STL to print it out with a 3D printer. You’ll need at least a partially edentulous study model. A wax-up model will help you to place the implant in the best position.

Select Plugins > Dental3DPlugin > Tooth/Mucosa-supported Drill Guide or click on the Tooth/mucosa-supported Drill Guide icon on the 3D View menu bar to open the Drill Guide design window. Put several 3D Points on the model to design the guide.

 

Bone-supported Drill Guide design

You can easily design a Bone Supported Surgical Guide in Dental3DPlugin and export it in STL in order to print it out with a 3D printer.

Select Plugins > Dental3DPlugin > Bone-supported Drill Guide or click on the Bone-supported Drill Guide icon in the 3D View to open the Drill Guide design window. Put several 3D Points on the Iso Surface to design the guide.

 

Other Dental3DPlugin shortcuts

Key “C” : center the views.
Key “X” : delete all the ROIs of the series for the current curved path position.
CTRL + “P” : Jpeg image export.