Simplifying Full-Arch Restoration
Full-arch dental restoration demands precision and efficiency, yet traditional workflows often present significant challenges, such as managing blood, sutures, swelling, and debris during soft tissue scanning. As one of the developers of the FI3LD Dental Solution, I’m proud to introduce a groundbreaking system that eliminates these obstacles entirely.
FI3LD is the only workflow that captures both implant locations and surrounding tissue under compression in a single step—without requiring a separate scan of the bloody soft tissue. By bypassing issues like blood, sutures, swelling, and debris, FI3LD ensures clean, precise data capture that simplifies the restorative process and enhances accuracy.
What sets FI3LD apart is its origin. It was developed by working chairside with hundreds of doctors of varying skill levels, from beginners to the most talented and gifted practitioners. This hands-on approach ensured that the system would produce exceptional results regardless of the clinician’s experience. Unlike other systems developed by teams of engineers or prosthodontists who lack the perspective gained from working with a broad spectrum of different dentists, FI3LD is uniquely designed to deliver consistent, reliable results in diverse clinical scenarios.
This innovation is driven by proprietary components, including suture caps, scan bodies, and a unique, trademarked fixture called the “STV” tray (Scan, Tissue, Verification) that captures implant locations and soft tissue in one seamless shot. These tools deliver reliable results, forming a comprehensive foundation for prosthetics that are both functional and esthetically precise.
The workflow is further enhanced by the FI3LD Facial Scanner, which captures detailed 3D images of the patient’s face, enabling prosthetic designs to align naturally with their facial features. By integrating CBCT scans, IOS scans, and facial scans, clinicians can create a true 3D representation of the patient, encompassing hard and soft tissues with the existing facial structure. This integrated approach elevates treatment planning and design to a new level, making it indispensable for any dentist performing cosmetic or AOX cases.
Unlike expensive photogrammetry systems, FI3LD offers a cost-effective solution while maintaining the precision and esthetics required for high-quality restorations. Its accessibility, leveraging existing technology like intraoral scanners, ensures it fits seamlessly into practices of all sizes.
To support clinicians, FI3LD includes a robust and unique educational platform featuring technical videos, step-by-step guides, self-assessment exam, and an AI-driven portal to address clinical and technical inquiries. This ensures that users have the tools and resources needed for long-term success with the workflow.
FI3LD was developed with a clear understanding of the challenges in full-arch cases. By removing barriers, FI3LD empowers clinicians to achieve exceptional results with ease, regardless of their starting point.
I invite you to discover how FI3LD Dental Solutions can transform your approach to full-arch restorations, enhancing efficiency, precision, and patient care like never before.
About the Author
Frank-Charles Pope III is an entrepreneur, visionary leader, and master craftsman in dental technology, with over four decades of expertise. Trained in Europe, Japan, and the U.S., he refined his skills under world-renowned ceramic masters before becoming Vice President of one of the largest laboratories in the world, where he helped scale operations dramatically. He is the founder and owner of Allure Dental Studio, FI3LD Dental Solutions, and Conmetior, among other companies, pioneering advancements in full-arch digital workflows, facial scanning, and augmented reality in dentistry. A prolific innovator and sought-after speaker, Frank-Charles continues to push the boundaries of digital dentistry and patient care.