SPP (Scan–Plan–Print) Course

Date Apr 18, 2026
CE Hours No
Educational Method

Lecture
Topics

Digital Solutions

Course Location

MINEC America

39-40 Broadway, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410, USA
(844) 288-5425
info@megagenamerica.com
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Organizer

MINEC America

minec@megagenamerica.com
+1 (844) 288-5425

Educators

Tae Kim

Digital Specialist
Tae Kim is a Digital Dentistry Specialist at MegaGen America, where he helps dental practices transition into modern digital workflows. With a Bachelor of Science in Public Health from Rutgers University, Tae focuses on how new technology can be used to improve both office efficiency and the patient experience. At MegaGen, Tae manages the integration of intraoral scanners, 3D printers, and guided surgery software like R2Gate. He is responsible for training clinical teams, developing technical guides, and providing direct support for complex digital cases. His goal is to ensure that doctors can move away from traditional methods and toward predictable, digital results with confidence. Fluent in both English and Korean, Tae works to make advanced dental technology accessible and easy to understand for every member of the dental team. Read more...

Description

The SPP (Scan–Plan–Print) Course provides a structured introduction to a complete digital dentistry workflow, integrating diagnostic imaging, treatment planning, and prosthetic fabrication into a unified process.

This course covers the core components of digital implant dentistry, including CBCT acquisition (DICOM), intraoral scanning (STL), digital treatment planning with R2GATE, surgical guide design, and 3D printing of provisional restorations.

Participants will understand how a top-down treatment approach enables clinicians to plan prosthetics first, then execute implant placement accordingly—improving predictability, efficiency, and clinical outcomes.

The program is delivered in two phases:

Online sessions: Conceptual understanding of digital workflows and immediate loading protocols
Offline hands-on training: Case planning, surgical guide design, prosthetic design, and 3D printing execution

A key focus of the course is the immediate loading workflow, demonstrating how clinicians can prepare and deliver a provisional prosthesis on the same day as implant placement through fully digital pre-surgical planning.

Course Objective

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Digital Data Acquisition

Acquire and interpret CBCT (DICOM) and intraoral scan (STL) data
Understand anatomical requirements for safe implant planning (sinus, nerve tracing)
Perform accurate data capture for both surgical and prosthetic workflows

2. Data Integration & Planning

Perform DICOM–STL superimposition and verify alignment accuracy
Utilize R2GATE software for:
- Virtual extraction
- Diagnostic wax-up
- Implant positioning based on prosthetic design
Apply top-down treatment planning principles

3. Implant Planning & Safety

Determine optimal implant position using:
- Bone density analysis
- Distance measurements (adjacent teeth, nerve, crest)
Apply safety protocols including nerve tracing and offset management
Select appropriate implant systems, abutments, and components pre-surgery

4. Surgical Guide Design

Design non-sleeve or sleeve-type surgical guides
Set insertion paths, block out undercuts, and optimize seating
Understand and apply offset concepts for guided surgery systems
Prepare guides for accurate and predictable clinical use

5. 3D Printing Workflow

Prepare STL files for printing using slicing software
Optimize print setup (orientation, supports, build efficiency)
Execute post-processing:
- Washing
- Drying
- Curing
- Hole and stopper refinement

6. Prosthetic Design & Fabrication

Design provisional crowns and custom abutments using CAD software
Utilize diagnostic wax-up for direct prosthetic design
Adjust tolerance settings for optimal fit
Understand options: custom abutment, Ti-base, stock abutment

7. Immediate Loading Protocol

Prepare prosthetic components before surgery
Execute same-day delivery workflow after implant placement
Evaluate implant stability (e.g., ISQ) for immediate loading indication
Deliver functional provisional restorations with minimal adjustment

8. Clinical Workflow Integration

Implement a full digital workflow from scan to delivery
Improve treatment efficiency, accuracy, and patient communication
Understand the role of labs vs in-house production

Outcome:

Participants will gain the ability to plan, design, and fabricate implant restorations digitally, and confidently apply an immediate loading workflow in clinical practice through a predictable, reproducible SPP protocol.