Plaster Setup vs. 3D Setup
All laboratory processes to create a plaster orthodontic setup consist of cutting and realigning the teeth in plaster models. An example of a technique to build an orthodontic setup model and a method to evaluate it is described in the article Preparation and Evaluation of Orthodontic Setup published in the Dental Press Journal of Orthodontics. A digital 3D setup image of the dentition is created using computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM) technology. A good example of using CAD/CAM technology for the diagnosis, treatment ...
