Watch the video or follow these steps: Start with larger 2D images. Crop DICOM images to the field of interest. Use the Align and Select Volume window after loading the DICOM series. Adjust patient angle by left-dragging on rotational controls. Crop to expose only the arch of interest. Clean up the 3D view with the Density Threshold slidebar. Use the 3D view vertical toolbar to enhance the image. Select preset modes and quality levels via the Rendering icon. Adjust Brightness and Contrast from the Panels menu. Use the Volume Rendering Panel for further 3D adjustments. Toggle panoramic image views with the slice/composite icon. Adjust the panoramic curve in the Axial view. Return to Top
Watch the video or follow these steps: Ensure Blue Sky Plan is in Normal or Advanced mode. If in Viewing mode, switch to Normal or Advanced via the Module menu. Check if the implant is locked. If locked, right-click and select “Unlock Implant.” Try to move the implant. If still stuck, right-click, select Rotate Around, then Implant Axes. Adjust widgets in 2D or 3D to move the implant. If the case is locked, enter the password when prompted. Unlock the project via the File Menu if needed. Return to Top
Separating Jaws | Using the CUT Function
To separate jaws in cases that include both upper and lower arches, the CUT function is used.
The Cut function is found in the Surfaces panel.
To open the Surfaces Panel, left click on the Panels icon on the main Toolbar, then left click on Surfaces.
In the Surfaces panel, (1) left click on the surface name Original, then (2) left-click Duplicate.
A new surface is created called “Original duplicated.” Left click to uncheck Visible on the Original line. Left-click on Original Duplicate in order to highlight.
Left click on the CUT button.
Move the cursor to the 3D view, hold the
Release the left mouse button and the maxilla will be removed showing only the mandible.
In order to edit the surface name for easier identification, in the Surfaces panel, double click on the name Original Duplicate and type Mandible, then Enter to complete the renaming.
In the Surfaces panel, (1) left click on the surface name Original, then (2) left-click Duplicate. A copy of the Original 3D CT surface is made and given the name “Original duplicated” as before (underlined in red).
Left click the Original Visible checkbox. Left click in the other Visible checkboxes in order to hide those CT surfaces. Only the “Original duplicated” CT surface will display in the 3D view.
Left click the CUT button.
Move the cursor to the 3D view, hold the
Release the mouse button and the mandible will disappear.
Rename this surface. In the Surfaces panel, double click on the name Original Duplicate and type Maxilla, then Enter.
Either arch or both arches can be toggled on or off as needed by left clicking on their respective Visible checkboxes..
Use the Cut Function: Open the Surfaces Panel via the Panels icon. Uncheck all surfaces except the relevant model. If the model is hollow, close it using the Model Manipulation panel. Click Close model under Stone Model. Hide the original model in the Surfaces Panel. Rotate the model in the 3D view for a clear view of the tooth. Highlight the model name in the Surfaces panel. Click the CUT button. Move the cursor to the 3D view and execute the Cut function. Repeat as needed. Return to Top
3D Image is Missing - CT Scan not showing in 3D
In Blue Sky Plan there could be several reasons the CT scan is not showing in the 3D view.
The Density Threshold may be too high.
Left drag on the density threshold slidebar handle and drag it to the left to lower the threshold.
Another reason is that the 3D rendering was turned off
Left click on the Rendering icon on the vertical toolbar in the 3D view.
Left click on Rendering.
An additional reason could be that the CT surface was made invisible.
Left click on the Panels icon on the main toolbar, then left click on Surfaces.
In the Surfaces panel, left click on the CT Surface’s Visibility checkbox to make the surface visible.
In a more advanced situation, a Volume Rendering setting may need to be adjusted.
Left click on the Panels icon on the main toolbar, left click on Volume Rendering.
In the Volume Rendering panel, left drag on the Near and Far slidebar handles as necessary to show the image.
How to Parallel Implants
It is very easy to make implants parallel in Blue Sky Plan.
In this example Implant #1 has already been placed in its desired position and angle.
Right click on the implant to be aligned, in this example Implant #0.
Mouse over “Align With” then left click on Implant.
Point the cursor on the already aligned implant and left click.
The implants will now be parallel.
If an implant has already been placed, the user can make duplicate implants that are parallel to the original.
Right click on the implant then left click on Duplicate.
Left drag on the implant to separate the new implant.
The new implant will be completely identical to the original as well as have the same angulation.
Implant Centered Vertical View
Implants can be viewed vertically in the Tangential View in Blue Sky Plan.
If the Tangential View is not visible in the current layout, left click the Perspective icon on the main toolbar then left click on Implant Tangential 3.
In the Tangential panel on the upper right, left click on the second icon from the top on the vertical toolbar.
This will show the implants in the Tangential View as vertical.
This setting will be retained until changed by the user.
Hide an Overlapping Implant
If two implant guide hole cylinders are very close to each other, both implants may appear in the same cross section slice.
If this is distracting, left click on the Drill Guide Visibility icon in the Implant List panel..
This will turn off the cylinders and also remove the second implant from the cross section slices.
If the Implant List Panel is not showing, double left click on an implant.
The Implant List panel will open.