Ambridge Ceramics has been a pioneer in the field of Digital Dentistry since the 1990s. As one of the earliest dental laboratories in the UK to embrace digital technology, we have consistently invested in cutting-edge equipment and software. Our journey began with the adoption of Sirona In-Lab, encompassing in-house scanning, design, and milling capabilities.

Over the years, we have maintained our commitment to innovation by integrating state-of-the-art technologies such as Nobel Biocare's Forte (touch) Scanner, Dental Wings, DOF Swing, and most recently, 3Shapes D2000, E4, E2 scanners, EXOCAD, and 3Shape Dental Design modules, among others. Our extensive experience covers a wide range of software and hardware combinations.

Our dedication to excellence has been recognized through numerous prestigious awards in the UK, including accolades for Best Private Laboratory, Full Arch on Implants, and Full Smile Makeovers. These achievements underscore our exceptional pedigree and expertise in the field.

Notably, Ambridge Ceramics is among the select few accredited laboratories in the UK authorized to work with Blue Sky Bio in producing Implant Surgical Guides. Additionally, we introduced the groundbreaking Atlantis CADCAM Abutment System, contributing to the advancement of dental technology.

If you've recently invested in an IOS for your practice or are in search of a dependable dental laboratory partner, we invite you to get in touch with Ambridge Ceramics.

Stackable implant guides, by Ambridge Ceramics, are a digitally designed and 3D printed system consisting of 3 to 4 interlocking components per arch. These guides are renowned for their exceptional precision and use-ability, particularly in full arch, immediate loaded implant surgery cases from FP1, FP2 & FP3.

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1. Modular Efficiency: The modular nature of stackable guides is a game-changer, each part comes with a series of interlocking pins, making location and progression through the treatment supremely accurate.

2. Meticulous Precision: The interlocking design of these guides ensures perfect alignment between components, this alignment translates into remarkably accurate implant placements, minimising room for error and enhancing overall surgical outcomes.

3. Time-Saving Precision: In today's fast-paced dental practice, time is a precious resource. Stackable guides streamline the surgical process, leading to reduced chair time and improved patient comfort.

4. Optimized Patient Experience: The precision and efficiency offered by stackable surgical implant guides result in an improved patient experience, minimally invasive procedures and shorter recovery times contribute to higher patient satisfaction rates.

5. Versatile: Stackable guides are not limited to full arch implant surgeries, they can be used in a range of complex implant placement procedures.

6. Tailored Solutions: Ambridge Ceramics, always a front runner in digital dentistry, harnesses the power of digital design and 3D printing to create stackable implant guides. This innovative approach allows for highly customised solutions that cater to the unique needs of each patient.

In summary, stackable dental surgical implant guides signify a significant leap forward in implant dentistry, characterised by their precision and efficiency.

We have put together this helpful guide on “how to send your digital scans to Ambridge Ceramics". We hope you find it useful. We are always on hand to advise, so please feel free to contact the team.

iTero

Option 1

• Select “Find a Laboratory” on your iTero scanner & connect with us using our Company ID: Ambridge Ceramics. 
• After connecting to us as a Lab, select “Ambridge Ceramics” on your scanner when sending files.

Option 2

• Call iTero Support & Select Option 1.
• Request that we are added to your scanner. Identify our lab using our phone number 01765 607347
• After we have been added, restart your scanner
• After connecting to us as a Lab, select Ambridge Ceramics Dental Lab on your scanner when sending file.
• ANY ISSUES PLEASE CONTACT US ON 01765 607347

Trios

Option 1

• Go to https://www.3shape.com/en/services/communicate
• Select “CONNECTIONS” & request a connection with Ambridge Ceramics Dental Lab
• Call us on 01765 607347 to let us know you have requested a connection.
• After your connection to us is approved, select Ambridge Ceramics Dental Lab when sending files.

Option 2

• Send an email to us at info@ambridgeceramics.com & we can send you an invitation to connect
• ANY ISSUES PLEASE CONTACT US ON 01765 607347

Planmeca

Select “Find a Lab” option on your scanner, search for Ambridge Ceramics & “Add” 

• Select Ambridge Ceramics as your dental lab when submitting scans.
• ANY ISSUES PLEASE CONTACT US ON 01765 607347

Sirona

Log in to Cerec Connect at www.sirona-connect.com

• Select “My Cerec Connect,” then “Edit Account”
• Under “My Account,” select “My Favorite Labs” & type “Ambridge Ceramics” in the field for “Company Name,” then “HG4 2BP” for Post Code & click “FIND”
• Check the box that says “Ambridge Ceramics Dental Lab”
• Click “ADD” to complete the registration
• When sending a case, add “Send to Ambridge Ceramics Dental Lab” in the notes.
• ANY ISSUES PLEASE CONTACT US ON 01765 607347

Carestream

Option 1

• Email Ambridge Ceramics at info@ambridgeceramics.com

Option 2

• Visit Carestream Connect on your scanner & search for Ambridge Ceramics
• Add Ambridge Ceramics
• Select Ambridge Ceramics when submitting scans or raw .STL files Email Ambridge Ceramics at info@ambridgecramics.com

Medit i500

Log into www.meditlink.com with the administrator account

• Go to “Partners” on the left panel & search for “Ambridge Ceramics”, click the “Request Partnership” button.
• You’ll see that the lab has been added to the “My Partner List” with the status reflected as “Partnership Pending”

Do you have larger DICOM/CT files for surgical guides?

Upload your DICOM files by clicking the button below.

Choose FREE ACCOUNT 

Send to email: info@ambridgeceramics.com

Add your email as sender, drag & drop the files you wish to share and click send.

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Originally posted  - 14 July 2018

What is the Smart Guide System (SGS)? 

Download the manual here:

SmartGuidSystems PDF

The SGS consists of a digitally planned and designed, 3D printed, implant surgical guide complete with a CADCAM, PMMA multilayer shaded, screw-retained provisional crown or healing abutment.

Why use the Smart Guide System?

The SGS can save you time by reducing the appointments needed when restoring with implants, as you can place a provisional on the day of surgery. Using SGS will help condition the tissue around the implant site into an ideal gingival shape for the definitive restoration.

How does it work?

1. You send the patient for a CT scan, STL, or impression.
2. Send the information into Ambridge Ceramics. Call us now and we will collect.
3. We will design both the surgical guide and the screw-retained restoration.
4. You check and adjust the design on Blue Sky Plan (we’ll show you how).
5. Five days later you have a guide and restoration and/or healing abutment to fit on the day of surgery.

• Blue Sky Plan is treatment planning software for computer-guided surgery, developed and distributed by Blue Sky Bio. Ambridge Ceramics is the only UK authorised laboratory or the production of guides through Blue Sky Plan.

Everyone knows a smile is one of the most important elements of human face and with a smile, teeth, play the key role. Whether you have problems with your teeth or you simply strive for the perfect smile how do you know what your options are. So where do you start, there are a myriad of different treatments in today’s market all promising to present teeth in desired shape, colour and position. It’s not to understand the differences between them and which procedure is right for you. We recommend you speak with your Dentist, they will take into consideration the condition of your teeth, your desired result and the treatments available to you.

One popular treatments undergone by people around the world is dental veneers. As terminology can be alien and confusing it is not always clear what each treatment entails. In this article you can learn more about this procedure.

Dental Veneers:
Dental veneer is made using a porcelain or composite material and gives a treatment much more around the cosmetic appearance of your teeth, many view this procedure as a “smile makeover”. Imagine a veneer as a cover or shell for damaged teeth. Veneers were developed to improve the visual appearance of teeth or to save existing damaged teeth from further deterioration, however in recent years veneers have been placed over healthy teeth, which is not recommended due to the procedure. If you have small gaps or problems with tooth enamel or issues with your teeth surfaces then veneers are a good solution. It is important that if you are considering Dental veneer treatment it can be expensive but as if not more important it is irreversible as the teeth underneath the veneer is permanently altered to allow the veneers to be fit. On the other hand dental veneer treatment involves fewer sittings with dentist. Some of the major benefits of dental veneers are:

• Less time in the Dentist chair and fewer visits
• There is less preparation as it doesn’t involve high amounts of tooth reduction during the procedure.
• Dental veneers are great option for people with fragmented teeth, rough teeth positioning and teeth with cracks.
• Dental veneers can be matched to the appropriate shade to match skin tone and eye whites as they are available in different shades. As they are a complete covering of top/bottom teeth you can choose a lighter shade than your natural teeth if you so wish.

Although veneers are extremely wearable and generally secure they are non-repairable and some reports show that they can cause your existing teeth to become sensitive to hot and cold food. There are even chances for dental veneers to become loose, while in the case of dental implants they make a permanent immovable solution to teeth problems. Dental implant and Dental veneer procedures are meant for different purposes but looking at their usability and reliability, Dental implants are a better solution, both however are irreversible (although they can both be replaced) so need careful consideration and consultation with your Dentist.

Before and after results vary, here is an example of work provided by Ambridge Ceramics.

 Before                                         After

For more information or to find out which Dentists we provide services to, please contact us on: info@www.ambridgeceramics.co.uk or call 01765 607347

Everyone knows a smile is one of the most important elements of human face and with a smile, teeth, play the key role. Whether you have problems with your teeth or you simply strive for the perfect smile how do you know what your options are. So where do you start, there are a myriad of different treatments in today’s market all promising to present teeth in desired shape, colour and position. It’s not to understand the differences between them and which procedure is right for you. We recommend you speak with your Dentist, they will take into consideration the condition of your teeth, your desired result and the treatments available to you.

One popular treatments undergone by people around the world are dental implants. As terminology can be alien and confusing it is not always clear what each treatment entails. In this article let us discuss the procedure so you can understand what it is and what it entails.

Dental Implants:
Dental implants are usually made of titanium material, these are the closest replacement for a missing natural tooth. Generally an implant would be the right solution in cases where a patient has overall good dental health but due to an accident, decay, root canal problems or trauma has resulted in the loss of a tooth or teeth. The process of implants can be lengthy, treatment comprises generally of two stages one in which root form (often called an abutment) is placed in the jaw by doing some minor surgery and the next stage is where an artificial tooth or teeth is placed on the new root form. The treatment might take many sittings and many hours with your dentist. Continued oral hygiene is still required and still of major importance Implants are extremely popular due to the major benefits:

• Unlike previously traditional “dentures” having a dental implant is fixed in the jaw in a way that it functions just like a normal tooth. They can be undertaken for single tooth or multiple teeth and the results are often unnoticeably different from the natural teeth.
• Dental implants are fixed in the jaw which helps to keep bones intact and thereby jaw bones healthier and less chance of becoming shrunken and disappearing over a period of time.
• The way in which Dental implants are fixed they can share the load across adjoining teeth therefore avoiding wear and tear to teeth on either side of the implant/s.
• As Dental implants are a permanent fixed solution for missing teeth, they relieve the patient from pains of removing, cleaning and maintaining the health of removable dentures.
• Dental implants take away the everyday worry of loose removable Dentures and the security of available fixing agents
• Dental implants support other dental prostheses together with bridges, dentures and crowns.

For more information or to find out which Dentists we provide services to, please contact us on: info@www.ambridgeceramics.co.uk or call 01765 607347

 

Ambridge Ceramics are delighted to announce that we are the 1^st and the only UK authorised manufacturer of surgical guides for Blue Sky Bio. We have invested in this digital process to provide Dentists and patients with a simpler, faster and more economical dental process to encourage improved patient experience. Our new 3D printing capability completes the process to provide Dentists with a complete end to end solution that can be adopted under one workflow. By simply engaging Ambridge Ceramics we can assist with the whole process.

Digital surgical guides can be completely designed in the Blue Sky Plan Software and then sent directly to our 3D printer for printing. Guides can be fabricated for all implant systems and all guided surgical kits, hence there is no need for Dentists to change their system.  Blue Sky Plan® is a free, feature rich, treatment planning software for surgical implant planning and computer guided surgery, so no upfront expense is incurred. The program is downloadable for PC and MAC and is proven to be a comprehensive and robust system which is adopted by Dental implantologists all around the world.

Ambridge Ceramics has chosen to work exclusively with 360 visualise for the digital imaging element of the process, should Dentists not wish to make the investment in the imaging machinery they can refer patients to the 360 Visualise digital imaging centres. The scan is completed on site at a 360 Visualise centre simply by positioning the patient in an upright position while the machine spins 360 degrees around their head, it is pain less, safe and non-invasive. The benefits for the Dentist and patient of 3D digital imaging are vast including; to visualise internal anatomy that cannot be diagnosed externally, planning treatment and surgery, assessing risks and preparing the necessary guides, it all results in a faster, safer dental procedure.

Ambridge Ceramics facilitate the designing and 3D printing of these surgical guides giving the Dentist a one stop process for delivering accurate and precise surgical guides, saving time and money.

About Ambridge Ceramics

Ambridge Ceramics established in 1986 is a well-known and highly regarded leading cosmetic and implant dental laboratory based in North Yorkshire in the UK. They only invest in the finest skills and experience within the industry, providing the best quality for successful dentist and patient outcomes. Their dental technicians are time-served for delivering restorations crafted with a combination of scientific expertise and artistic care. Offering a range of products including: crown, bridge and implant services from single unit restorations through to more complex case planning with diagnostic assessments and highly personal and technical implant restorations. For more information on products and services go to: http://ambridgeceramics.co.uk/products/

About Blue Sky

Blue Sky Bio, LLC was founded fifteen years ago by practitioners, engineers and designers to create top quality, compatible implants and accessories at a reasonable cost. Today, their mission remains the same. They are not however just implant manufacturers; they also pride themselves on being innovators. Their implant lines boast a number of new design innovations which simplify implant placement and restoration while adding levels of safety, success, and reliability for Dentists and patients around the globe. In 2009 Blue Sky Bio made a commitment to, and invested in, the future of dentistry with Blue Sky Plan® the treatment planning and guided surgery software, and offering it to users at no cost.  Blue Sky Plan is available in seven languages and is used by thousands of dentists, in more than 70 countries throughout the world.  The free App, was also developed for both Mac and PC to help dentists present and explain dental procedures to patients which in turn provides an increased positive patient experience and outcome.

About 360 Visualise

360 Visualise are based in Ilkley and are the UK's experts in Dental imaging, X-ray & CBCT. They operate CBCT scanning centres around the UK and sell dental imaging equipment. 360 Visualise also host a series of CBCT courses.

 

 

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