B4D Digital Design Course: 3D design with blender for dental
B4D Digital Design Course: 3D design with blender for dental
Category: Digital Dentistry
Instructor(s): Juan González
Course structure: Lessons: 11 modules: 28 lessons | Duration: 12 h 15 min
Course overview
The B4D Digital Design Course is a comprehensive training program designed for dental professionals seeking to master 3D design using Blender for Dental (B4D) — a powerful, open-source platform customized for dental applications.
The course covers the full digital workflow: from importing and aligning scans to designing crowns, bridges, implant guides, veneers, iBars, hybrid restorations, and orthodontic appliances.
Step-by-step modules provide practical, clinically relevant training for real-world use.
Whether you're new to digital dentistry or aiming to expand your skills in implant planning and full-arch design, this course will help you confidently integrate 3D design and printing into your clinical or lab practice.
What You’ll Learn:
-Blender basics for dental workflows
-Crown, bridge, veneer, and implant restoration design
-Implant guide planning using Blender and 3D Slicer
-iBar and hybrid prosthetics workflows
-Occlusion correction, hollow models, and print-ready files
-Orthodontic appliance design, including expanders
Ideal For:
-Dentists and prosthodontists transitioning to digital workflows
-Oral surgeons and implantologists
-Dental technicians and lab professionals
-Clinicians focusing on full-arch and guided surgery solutions
Curriculum
Module 1: Crowns & Restorative Design
- This module introduces the foundations of implant crowns and restorative workflows in Blender for Dental. You'll explore essential modules for designing crowns and learn how to adapt them to implant-based restorations using B4D tools.
Module 2: Implant Guides & Surgical Planning
- Focuses on planning and working with surgical guides for implants. Learn how to approach cases involving different implant systems and understand the key concepts behind safe and efficient guide design.
Module 3: Blender Basics & Model Designer
- Learn the fundamental skills needed to work in Blender for Dental. From importing and aligning scans to navigating the interface, this module prepares you to build confidently within the B4D workflow.
Module 4: Crown & Bridge Design
- Dive deeper into restorative design with crown and bridge workflows. Learn how to model reliable fixed restorations that fit both form and function using Blender’s dental toolset.
Module 5: Implant Guide Practical
- Apply your guide design knowledge by creating a simplified implant guide step-by-step using Blender for Dental and 3D Slicer. A practical hands-on case to bridge theory and real-world planning.
Module 6: Occlusion & Model Refinement
- Refine your dental models by learning to handle occlusion and hollowing. These skills are critical for producing functional, printable models that reflect accurate bite relationships.
Module 7: Advanced Surgical Guide Design
- Take your guide design skills to the next level. This module shows how to incorporate metal rings and other surgical considerations into your guides, increasing their precision and usability.
Module 8: iBar & Hybrid Constructions
- Explore complex implant-supported prosthetics like iBars and hybrid designs. Learn to manage undercuts, design metal extensions, and build frameworks that support hybrid restorations.
Module 9: Orthodontics
- Get introduced to orthodontic appliances in Blender for Dental. You’ll learn to design expanders and work through ortho-specific modeling challenges for treatment planning.
Module 10: Quick Cases – Crowns & Veneers
- Practice efficient workflows for temporary crowns and aesthetic veneers. This module focuses on speed and flexibility for real-world clinical demands using Blender's design capabilities.
Module 11: Orthodontics (Continued)
- Continue your ortho design journey with real-time design techniques in ZOOM sessions. Apply previous knowledge to refine and expand your orthodontic modeling skill set.
