Dan Butterman With more people expanding into Atlantis for some CEREC implant restorations, I thought I would post about the ability to print the core files. Keep in mind that this is an option that you will soon be able to order through Atlantis, but it's nice to be able to do it own your own if you have a 3D printer. I use it for my larger cases and I also do it for cases that I send to the lab, since labs have a very difficult time printing Atlantis core files for stacking porcelain. The .STL file can be found in the .ZIP file that Atlantis sends to you after you approve the abutment design.
In order to print the model, a base needs to be added and then a second model needs to be made with all of the gingiva removed to have a clear view of the sub gingival margins.
In order to remove the tissue, you just select the abutments and delete everything else.
You then add a cylinder and combine it with the abutments to hold them in the proper orientation.
Both models are printed and the restoration can be tried on and finalized.
