Release Notes

What's new in DentalCAM and DentalCNC?

For a list of previous DentalCAM & DentalCNC 7 updates and release notes, see Release notes history (Version 7)

Version 7.08

New feature | Improvement of an existing function | Troubleshooting

P16

This is a maintenance update.

If you are updating from Version 7.08.P3 or an earlier version, you need to calibrate the axes of the machine after installation.

Changes:

  • Z4 Troubleshooting: Prefab measurement program corrected for MIT Pre-Mill-Zeuss, DESS, Denracle.

  • Entries in the abutment database have been updated.

P15

This is a maintenance update.

If you are updating from Version 7.08.P3 or an earlier version, you need to calibrate the axes of the machine after installation.

Changes:

  • K5, K5+, N4+, R5, S5, Z4 New firmware Version 10.86.056

  • R5 Troubleshooting: The air extraction system remains switched off during wet machining.

  • Entries in the abutment database have been updated.

P14

This is a maintenance update.

If you are updating from Version 7.08.P3 or an earlier version, you need to calibrate the axes of the machine after installation.

Changes:

  • When you move objects in Z direction in the nesting view, DentalCAM now shows whether the objects have been placed with sufficient distance to the top and bottom edge of the blank.

    In the object list, the color marking indicates the status:

    • Red: Object position too high or too low.

    • Yellow: Distance very small. There is an increased risk that the object will not be manufactured properly.

    • Green: Object correctly placed.

    For jobs created before the update to 7.08 P14, the status is displayed in red, even for objects with the correct distance.

    Opening the editing function for moving objects corrects the status for the corresponding object.

  • During the reference drive, the cone cleaning air from the spindle is activated. This will eject any tool that is present in the collet chuck. This prevents collisions if the user has ignored the prompt to remove the tool.

  • For the Vita Mark II and Trilux ZirCAD block types, the automatic placement aid function has been optimized during nesting. This increases the process reliability.

P13

This is a maintenance update.

If you are updating from Version 7.08.P3 or an earlier version, you need to calibrate the axes of the machine after installation.

Changes:

  • Added new systems for prefabricated abutments: Cowellmedi and C-Tech Implant

  • The abutment database contains updated entries for MEDENTIKA PreFace and Sweden & Martina.

  • Update your exocad / 3Shape / DentalWings abutment databases.

P12

This is a maintenance update.

If you are updating from Version 7.08.P3 or an earlier version, you need to calibrate the axes of the machine after installation.

New firmware version added

The following new firmware versions are now included in DentalCNC:

K5/K5+

10.86.055

If you use the automatic update function, new firmware versions will be automatically installed if a connected machine is detected after the download.

P11

This is a maintenance update.

If you are updating from Version 7.08.P3 or an earlier version, you need to calibrate the axes of the machine after installation.

Changes:

  • Improved machining quality for crowns / bridges through parameter adjustments for the following block types:

    • Upcera glass ceramic -B

    • IPS Empress -B

    • HASS Amber Mill -B

  • The machining quality when grinding blocks using the Optimal quality setting has been improved for inlays / onlays.

  • A bug was fixed which caused only the indication type Crown / bridge to be selectable for several block types.

  • The prefabricated abutment database has been extended.

  • (K5+ / N4+ / R5) SX Virtual Link has been updated to version 4.4.3.

P10

This is a maintenance update.

After installation, you need to calibrate the axes of the machine.

Changes:

  • (N4 / N4+ / R5 / S1 / S2 / S5) Data from the flow sensor is now evaluated correctly, so jobs that use titanium blanks will be executed properly.

  • The prefabricated abutment database has been extended.

  • A bug was fixed which caused too much residual material to remain around an object.

  • A bug with the axis power test on N4+ machines was fixed.

P3

DentalCAM

New blank types added

You can now select the following blank types from the Blank type drop-down list:

Name

K4 edition

K5/K5+

N4/N4+

S1/S2/S5

R5

Z4

GC Initial LiSi –B

n/a

n/a

wet

wet

wet

wet

ITENA Numerys GF –D

dry

dry

n/a

dry

dry

n/a

ITENA Numerys HC –B

n/a

n/a

wet

wet

wet

wet

ITENA Numerys HC –D

dry

dry

n/a

dry

dry

n/a

Renfert EASY blank wax –D

dry

dry

n/a

dry

dry

n/a

VITA VIONIC BASE –D

dry

dry

n/a

dry

dry

n/a

S1 / S2 / S5: Wet machining requires the optional wet grinding module. For processing titanium, your machine must additionally be equipped with a flow sensor.

Meaning of the letter after the last dash:

  • D stands for discs
  • B stands for blocks
  • CoCr stands for prefabricated abutments made of cobalt chrome
  • Ti stands for prefabricated abutments made of titanium

(Z4 integrated workflow) Patient data which you entered in exocad ChairsideCAD will now display on the touchscreen

The machine is now able to receive patient data which was entered in exocad ChairsideCAD and display it on the touchscreen.

(Z4 integrated workflow) STL files imported from exocad ChairsideCAD will no longer be repositioned

When an STL file was automatically imported into DentalCAM from exocad ChairsideCAD, the object was repositioned 5 mm to the right by mistake. This could lead to spindle collisions.

This behavior has been corrected.

Error in the blank height optimization sometimes led to problems during roughing

An error in the blank height optimization sometimes caused DentalCAM to not apply the strategy for removing the material to create the workspace around objects. Instead, the machine would start with roughing part of the objects.

This behavior has been corrected.

Objects can no longer be nested outside of block boundaries

It was possible to position objects slightly outside the boundaries of blocks without DentalCAM indicating that the position was invalid.

This behavior has been corrected.

DentalCNC

(Z4) When drilling tool positions, it is now easier to remove the drill bit from the spindle

After drilling tool positions, the spindle will now move into a position that makes it easier for you to remove the drill bit from the collet chuck. The measuring key will no longer be in the way.

(R5) New prompt before the maintenance task “Cleaning the cooling liquid system”

When you select the maintenance task for a R5 machine, DentalCNC will now ask you whether you only use the machine for dry machining. If you select , the cooling liquid system will not be cleaned and the counter for the maintenance task will be reset to its full duration.

P2

 N4+-Benutzer: Sofort auf 7.08 P2 aktualisieren

If you own a N4+, you must update to this version in order to safely operate the machine. With previous software releases, the pump may overheat.

You can find more information in the operating instructions. See ‘General safety instructions’.

(N4 / N4+) Dental Direkt prefabricated abutment holder now supported

We have added the Dental Direkt holder for prefabricated abutments to the drop-down list.

To obtain the Dental Direkt prefabricated abutment holder, contact Dental Direkt.

P1

DentalCAM & DentalCNC

(N4+, R5, Z4) New maintenance task for cleaning the cooling liquid system

With the new Cleaning the cooling liquid system maintenance task, you can now clean the cooling liquid systems of N4+, R5 and Z4 machines.

The task is due every 4 weeks or after 100 operating hours. It can significantly improve the cooling liquid flow rate and service life of affected machine components.

You also need the new Tec Powder cleaning agent, which is available from customer service.

You can find the maintenance task in the Maintenance section of DentalCNC and on the touchscreen of Z4 machines.

We provide instructions for use here:

DentalCAM

New blank types added

You can now select the following blank types from the Blank type drop-down list:

Name

K4 edition

K5/K5+

N4/N4+

S1/S2/S5

R5

Z4

Mazic Duro grinding -D

n/a

n/a

n/a

wet

wet

n/a

Mazic Duro milling -D

dry

dry

n/a

dry

dry

n/a

S1 / S2 / S5: Wet machining requires the optional wet grinding module. For processing titanium, your machine must additionally be equipped with a flow sensor.

Meaning of the letter after the last dash:

  • D stands for discs
  • B stands for blocks
  • CoCr stands for prefabricated abutments made of cobalt chrome
  • Ti stands for prefabricated abutments made of titanium

Three-star grinding strategy for blocks has been improved

The improved three-star grinding strategy (“optimal”) now allows for a more reliable machining of objects with thin walls.

DentalCNC

Tools will no longer break when you manually rework cavities

If you used the Manually check cavities during machining option to manually rework cavities, the 1 mm milling cutter would break during reworking the cavity of the third object in a job.

This behavior has been corrected.

Highlights 7:08 AM

Below you'll find the biggest new features of this release which will have the most impact in your workflow.

DentalCAM & DentalCNC

 Die N4+ und S5 werden jetzt unterstützt

Our latest additions to our portfolio of dental machines are now supported by DentalCAM & DentalCNC.

  • DentalCAM In the general application settings, select N4+ or S5 from the Machine type drop-down list.
  • DentalCNC The application will automatically detect the machine upon connection.

(Z4 integrated workflow) Prefabricated abutments and screw retained bridges designed with exocad ChairsideCAD now supported

If you use the integrated workflow with exocad ChairsideCAD 2.3 Matera, you can now design prefabricated abutments and screw retained bridges in exocad ChairsideCAD and directly send them to the Z4 for machining.

DentalCAM

New blank types added

You can now select the following blank types from the Blank type drop-down list:

Name

K4 edition

K5/K5+

N4/N4+

S1/S2/S5

R5

Z4

Coltene Brilliant Crios grinding -D

dry

dry

n/a

dry/wet*

dry/wet*

n/a

Coltene Brilliant Crios milling -D

dry

dry

n/a

dry

dry

n/a

DDcubeONE ML -D

dry

dry

n/a

dry

dry

n/a

DDcubeX2 ML -D

dry

dry

n/a

dry

dry

n/a

DMG LuxaCam Composite -B

dry

dry

wet

dry/wet*

dry/wet*

wet

DMG LuxaCam PEEK -B

dry

dry

wet

dry

dry

wet

DMG LuxaCam PMMA Multilayer -B

n/a

dry

wet

dry

dry

wet

DMG LuxaCam ZirkonHT-Plus -B

dry

dry

wet

dry

dry

wet

Hass Ambermill -B

n/a

n/a

wet

wet

wet

wet

Katana Avencia -B

dry

dry

wet

dry/wet*

dry/wet*

wet

Thermoflexibles -D

dry

dry

n/a

dry

dry

n/a

VOCO CediTEC DT -D

dry

dry

n/a

dry

dry

n/a

Z-CAD® One4All -D

dry

dry

n/a

dry

dry

n/a

* dry/wet: You can toggle the machining mode in the machining parameters for different blank types.

S1 / S2 / S5: Wet machining requires the optional wet grinding module. For processing titanium, your machine must additionally be equipped with a flow sensor.

Meaning of the letter after the last dash:

  • D stands for discs
  • B stands for blocks
  • CoCr stands for prefabricated abutments made of cobalt chrome
  • Ti stands for prefabricated abutments made of titanium

New prefabricated titanium abutment systems added

The following systems for titanium abutment blanks are now supported:

  • Alphatech multipost MEDENTIKA PreFace abutment holder required.
  • Logon implant system nt-trading Preform abutment holder required.
  • Paltop Keystone nt-trading Preform abutment holder required.
  • Tatum Implant System nt-trading Preform abutment holder required.
  • TRI Dental Implants MEDENTIKA PreFace abutment holder required.
  • Zfx GenTek Pre-Abutment MEDENTIKA PreFace abutment holder required.

Prefabricated abutment databases updated

The following databases for prefabricated abutments have been updated:

  • MEDENTIKA PreFace
  • DESS Pre-milled
  • nt-trading Preform
  • DENRACLE Pre-milled

Manual check of cavities now possible for all blank types

The option Manually check cavities during machining is now available for all blank types. This option is mainly used for telescopic crowns.

DentalCNC

The DirectDisc blank holder used in K5+ machines now available for K5 machines

If customer service installed the DirectDisc blank holder in your K5, the DirectDisc blank holder option in the Machine data view must be activated.

Information on using the blank holder.

New option for central extraction systems

If you use a central air extraction system in your facilities, you should activate the new Central suction available option.

[Read more]

New firmware version added

The following new firmware versions are now included in DentalCNC:

All machines 10.86.54

If you use the automatic update function, new firmware versions will be automatically installed if a connected machine is detected after the download.

Additional features and changes

DentalCAM & DentalCNC

(Z4) Improved Windows update function

We made updating Windows on the internal CAM computerClosed The computer that is connected to your machine and which runs DentalCAM and DentalCNC. of Z4 machines more convenient.

[Read more]

DentalCAM

New message for unsupported prefabricated abutments

When you import an unsupported prefabricated abutment type, the application will now display a corresponding message instead of a ?.

 Verbesserte Bearbeitungsstrategie für Kavitäten

The insertion vector optimization for cavities has been improved. This reduces the residual material.

 Verbesserte Bearbeitungsstrategien für Sekundärkronen

The machining strategies for secondary crowns has been improved, e.g., when milling cavities.

Calculating kernel updated

This improves the CNC path control.

DentalCNC

Maintenance section optimized

We have revised the entries in the Maintenance section and also added more online guides.

Workspace size for objects in PMMA, titanium and cobalt-chromium discs increased

The workspace size for objects nested in the following blank types has been increased:

  • Titanium / Cobalt chrome discs with a height of 12 mm and above
  • PMMA discs with a height of 25 mm and above

This increases the process reliability.

 Symbole gesperrt während eines Rohlingswechsels

To prevent unintentional behavior of DentalCNC, users can no longer select icons during a blank change.

(K5+ / S5 / R5) Ionizer deactivated when machining PEEK blanks

As tests have shown, machining PEEK blanks with the ionizer activated doesn’t provide any benefit. To reduce the compressed air consumption, the ionizer will no longer be activated while machining PEEK blanks.

(R5) Improved automatic cleaning process

The automatic working chamber cleaning of R5 machines has been optimized. For example, it will now only start when a job has actually been processed.

Due to the optimization, the manual cleaning function is no longer required and the corresponding icon has been removed.

 (R5) Verbesserte Reinigungsposition der Spindel

If you move the spindle of R5 machines into the spindle cleaning position via the depicted icon, the spindle will from now on move further downwards. This allows you to easier clean the cooling liquid nozzles and collet chuck.

(Z4) New cleaning message for VOCO Structur CAD and VITA CAD-Temp mono/multi blanks

Before and after machining VOCO Structur CAD and VITA CAD-Temp mono/multi blanks, you will from now on be prompted to clean the cooling liquid filter and tank.

Bug Fixes

DentalCAM & DentalCNC

Dimensions of VITA CAD-Waxx blocks have been corrected

The dimensions stored in the applications for VITA CAD-Waxx blocks were incorrect.

This behavior has been corrected..

DentalCAM

All types of attachments will work again as intended

Certain attachments could cause machining problems.

Example of an attachment that could cause issues

This behavior has been corrected.

(Z4 integrated workflow) Multiple jobs with TRIOS Design Studio

Sending multiple jobs from TRIOS Design Studio to Z4 machines could have the effect that only some of the jobs were properly received by the machine.

This behavior has been corrected.

DentalCNC

All files of machined jobs will be deleted again

DentalCNC didn’t delete all files of machined jobs after the specified interval.

This behavior has been corrected.

Jobs with an insufficient flow rate can be aborted again

If DentalCNC displayed a message that the cooling liquid flow rate is insufficient, the attempt to abort the job led to an unexpected termination of the application.

This behavior has been corrected.

(Z4 integrated workflow) Deleting jobs in exocad ChairsideCAD now works as intended

If you aborted the job calculation in exocad ChairsideCAD, the next job which was sent to the machine would be duplicated indefinitely until the machine internal CAM computerClosed The computer that is connected to your machine and which runs DentalCAM and DentalCNC. ran out of disk space.

This behavior has been corrected.

Plus: Additional troubleshooting, machining improvements and more