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Digital Modeling: Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What’s the cost structure of OrthoCAD Digital Study Models?
  2. What’s the guaranteed turnaround time for each OrthoCAD Digital Study Model?
  3. What type of impressions/wax-bites/trays can be used for OrthoCAD Digital Study Models?
  4. How do we send you the impressions/wax bites for OrthoCAD Digital Study Models?
  5. What type of hardware is needed to utilize OrthoCAD Digital Study Models?
  6. Do I need a broadband Internet connection to use OrthoCAD Digital Study Models?
  7. Can I download my OrthoCAD Digital Study Models at home?
  8. Can you provide stone casts of my OrthoCAD Digital Study Models?
  9. Can my OrthoCAD Digital Study Model system be networked?
  10. Can I integrate my OrthoCAD Digital Study Model system with orthodontic programs?
  11. How do I get started with OrthoCAD Digital Study Models?

 

1. What’s the cost structure of OrthoCAD Digital Models?
Pay a flat fee per model. All software license fees, software version upgrades, UPS shipping costs (for US customers only) and technical support fees are included at no additional charge.

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2. What’s the guaranteed turnaround time for each OrthoCAD Digital Model?
7 calendar days.

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3. What type of impressions/wax-bites/trays can be used for OrthoCAD Digital Models?
Standard orthodontic materials can be used. For best results, OrthoCAD recommends alginates with at least 100 hours dimensional stability. We suggest:

  • Kromopan 100 - Ortho Technology 800-999-3161
  • Alginmax 120 - Alginmax 800-242-9986 Part # 2802/4

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4. How do we send you the impressions/wax bites for OrthoCAD Digital Models?

The OrthoCAD Digital Model starter kit includes all shipping supplies and software necessary to get started. We will replenish additional supplies automatically. Click here to visit the Shipping section for more information, or to order more supplies.

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5. What type of hardware is needed to utilize OrthoCAD Digital Models?
The OrthoCAD installation requires at least one Windows computer with Internet connection. This station is programmed to access the OrthoCAD Server and retrieve models.

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6. Do I need a broadband Internet connection to use OrthoCAD Digital Models?
No. Broadband works best, but a dial-up connection can also be used.

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7. Can I download my OrthoCAD Digital Models at home?
Yes. The OrthoCAD Digital Models can be downloaded to multiple locations at no additional cost.

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8. Can you provide stone casts of my OrthoCAD Digital Models?
Yes. A corresponding stone copy of the Digital Model can be produced and shipped for an additional fee. Requests must be made before the Digital Model is complete. 

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9. Can my OrthoCAD Digital Model system be networked?
Yes.

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10. Can I integrate my OrthoCAD Digital Model with orthodontic programs?
OrthoCAD is fully integrated with most orthodontic imaging and management programs. Please visit the Integration section for more details.

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11. How do I get started with OrthoCAD Digital Model?  
Simply call (800) 577-8767 or visit the Contact page.

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