Abstract: An arrangement for producing at least a part of a dental product including an interface configured to receive and transmit ordering and manufacturing data from a plurality of users of different dental treatment systems. Ordering, manufacturing, and quality operating principles distinguish products from the different dental treatment systems to permit the arrangement to cooperate with the different dental treatment systems. At least one coordinating adapter unit receives and transmits ordering and manufacturing data from the different dental treatment systems. The at least one coordinating adapter unit identifies from which dental treatment system the ordering and manufacturing data comes and converts ordering and manufacturing data from at least one of the different dental treatment system to conform to another of the dental treatment systems. A communications network permits communication among elements of the system. Production units manufacture the dental product utilizing adapted manufacturing data.

Abstract: A manufacturing system for dental products (P, P?) operates with coordinating units (9) which receive and register orders from customers (1, 2 and 3). The coordinating units distribute the order to production units (11, 12 and 13). The various units include database whose contents are updated by data replications in conjunction with changes to system functions, system application, system structure, etc. The data contained in the databases of the production units are entered in memory elements which are arranged for accessing program contents when executing data replications via one or more interfaces via which the function for data replications in the system has access or is effected.

Abstract: An operating site is used to assemble individually designed dental products, for example spacers, abutments, bridges, etc. Each product consists of two or more structural elements. The operating site is provided with computer equipment which can reproduce a simulated model of the jaw, jawbone, implant, etc., and structural elements applied to the model. The operating site is arranged to collate data in a profile relating to part of the assembly. Members are included for transmitting profile data via the network to the central unit. The central unit supplies information relating to the part in question. The information is sent to the operating site or to a production unit connected to the central unit for production of the part. A debiting system is arranged to indicate to the central unit or to the production site that the information or production, respectively, has been paid for.

Abstract: An operating site is used to assemble individually designed dental products, for example spacers, abutments, bridges, etc. Each product consists of two or more structural elements. The operating site is provided with computer equipment which can reproduce a simulated model of the jaw, jawbone, implant, etc., and structural elements applied to the model. The operating site is arranged to collate data in a profile relating to part of the assembly. Members are included for transmitting profile data via the network to the central unit. The central unit supplies information relating to the part in question. The information is sent to the operating site or to a production unit connected to the central unit for production of the part. A debiting system is arranged to indicate to the central unit or to the production site that the information or production, respectively, has been paid for.

Abstract: A process for generating data for manufacturing a three-dimensional body utilizing a computer-aided design program. Mathematical models corresponding to reference three-dimensional bodies are provided. The mathematical models are stored in a memory of a computer. Input data representing an input three-dimensional body are provided to the computer. A representation the input data is generated on a display of the computer. The representation includes at least a portion of a contour of a vertical section extending through a central axis of the input three-dimensional body. A location of a preparation line is determined on the representation of the input three-dimensional body. A representation including at least a portion of a contour of a vertical section extending through a central axis of the one of the mathematical models is generated on the display of the computer superimposed on the representation of the input data.

Abstract: A method and device for scanning, in connection with the production of a three-dimensional body, an outer contour of a rotating model with a scanning device operating at a scanning angle relative to the rotational axis of the model includes rotatably supporting the model such that the contour to be scanned on the model has a preparation line exposed to the angled scanning device; applying the scanning device towards a surface situated on the model below the preparation line; scanning the contour with the scanning device while simultaneously rotating the model and vertically moving at least one of the scanning device and the model with respect to each other during the contour scanning.

Abstract: A method for scanning, in connection with the production of a three-dimensional dental body, an outer contour of a rotating model with a scanning device which operates at a scanning angle relative to the rotational axis of the model, comprises mounting the model in or on a rotatable holder, supporting the model in the holder so that the contour to be scanned on the model above a preparation line is exposed to the angled scanning device, applying the scanning device towards a surface situated on the model below the preparation line, activating the holder for rotation and the scanning device for contour scanning, and activating during the contour scanning at least one of the scanning device and the holder for movement in the vertical direction of the model.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a three-dimensional body using a program with computer aided design, comprises the steps of generating input data for a computer, the data representing a three-dimensional body model, storing the input data in the computer, instructing the program via an input device to activate first signals for generating based on the input data, a plurality of surfaces representing a three-dimensional body model, each surface comprising a contour of a vertical section extending through a central axis of the three-dimensional body model, instructing the program via the input device to activate second signals for modifying contours of vertical sections in accordance with the desired three-dimensional body, and instructing the program via the input device to activate third signals for storing output data which denotes modifications of the contours in response to second signals, with the output data being transmittable from the computer for manufacturing the three-dimensional body.