Model Types
- Basic – Represents the maxillary or mandibular bone with anatomical details such as teeth, mandibular nerve paths, and maxillary sinuses. An optional detachable sinus membrane is available.
- Plus – Includes printed bone and soft tissue outlines, simulating realistic procedural challenges due to flap interference.
- Advanced – Features a single-layer removable gingival mask, supporting soft tissue reflection and incision planning for procedures that preserve alveolar ridge shape.
- Premium – Incorporates a multi-layered gingival mask with varying stiffness and properties, enabling dissection and flap extension. Ideal for advanced bone augmentation techniques (e.g., Khoury’s bone plate harvesting). The model supports secure fixation of membranes and grafts using pins or osteosynthesis screws.
My protocol for creating maxilla and mandible models allows for customization based on specific training needs. Each model can replicate case-specific anatomical features, such as bone width, depth, and density. A continually updated case library is available, and we also offer custom-designed models tailored to individual course requirements. Models come in various configurations, supporting both guided and freehand drilling techniques.
I have also created a DICOM file generation software, enabling realistic surgical planning based on virtual patient data. For advanced simulation, I prepare create models based on cone-beam CT scans. These models reflect patient-specific bone structures and density estimates, allowing clinicians to rehearse procedures on highly accurate anatomical replicas before performing surgery on real patients.
Bone Density Calibration
My drilling feedback is calibrated based on clinical insights from the late Professor Mariusz Duda, replicating the tactile range between D1 and D4 bone types. I am in control of both the cortical bone thickness and trabecular bone density, ensuring realistic resistance during drilling. This enables practitioners to achieve a correct implant placement torque using adjusted drilling protocols.