Blender for Dental
Blender add-ons for Dentistry
Blender is a free to download
open source software. We are using it for our digital dental requirements. You can
do this too!
There is a genuine need for dental software which is less expensive and free from annual license fees.
The add-ons for Blender come together with some short tutorials. They are designed to simplify Blender.
Whether you are making a 3D model for printing or designing a Zirconia framework for milling, you will be up and running in no time at all.
Our goal is to share the Blenderfordental® add-ons with all our dental colleagues, to provide a low cost alternative to the existing digital dentistry programs, and to keep the software as user-friendly as possible. Let's make Blenderfordental® a real game changer.
B4D Model Designer
is compatible with Blender 3.6 LTS. The module is perfect for designing 3D dental models from a scan. Supported files are .STL, OBJ and PLY.
Included features are:
- Full introduction into 3D design. No prior 3D experience is needed
- Reducing the file size for optimal working conditions
- Aligning your scan into the centre of the workspace
- Cutting tools for excess material
- Filling holes and correcting minor defects using sculpting tools
- Trimming the scan borders with an arch cutting tool
- Designing the upper and lower bases
- Orthodontic model bases - ABO dimensions
- Making dies & ditching dies - many design options
- Extracting teeth
- Hollowing bases
- Labelling models
- Component insert for implant analog, or articulator
- Articulation with a pin or hinge articulator
- Snapshot photography feature
- Blender's new Eevee 3D background environment
- Easy exporting of your work
The MODEL DESIGNER is a prerequisite for all other Blenderfordental modules and creates the new menu inside Blender. It is also the starting point for further restorative work.
