Medical-Grade DICOM to STL Conversion
Raw CBCT data (DICOM) is useless for 3D printing until it is processed. At China Dental Labo, we specialize in High-Precision Segmentation. We don’t just “convert” files; our technicians manually clean the data to remove scatter artifacts from metal fillings, separate the mandible from the maxilla, and isolate vital structures (nerves/roots).
Whether you are planning a complex All-on-X surgery or need a diagnostic model for patient education, our DICOM to STL conversion service provides the clean mesh geometry you need.
Why Outsourcing Segmentation Saves You Money
Segmentation software (like Mimics, BlueSkyBio, or Dolphin) is expensive, and the process is time-consuming. Stop wasting your doctor’s time on thresholding and masking.
Technical Processing
- Artifact Reduction: We clean up “starburst” artifacts caused by metal crowns or implants that distort the scan.
- Thresholding Optimization: We carefully adjust Hounsfield units to distinguish between cortical bone, cancellous bone, and teeth.
- Mesh Repair: The final STL is watertight, manifold, and ready for any 3D printer (Formlabs, SprintRay, Phrozen).
Clinical Applications
- Surgical Guides: Overlay the STL bone model with an intraoral scan for precise implant planning.
- 3D Printing: Print life-size skull or jaw models for pre-bending titanium plates or patient consultation.
- Digital Orthodontics: Cephalometric tracing and root position analysis.
How the Process Works
- Export & Compress: Export the DICOM folder from your CBCT machine. Compress the folder into a single .ZIP or .RAR file.
- Upload: Send the file via our secure portal or WeTransfer to our email.
- Process: Our team segments the data within 24 hours.
- Download: Receive clean STL files via email.
Custom Segmentation Request?
Need to isolate a specific impacted canine or the inferior alveolar nerve canal? Let us know in your instructions.
Send your files to: chinadentaldesigns@gmail.com
Data Privacy & Security
We adhere to strict data protection protocols. All DICOM data is processed on secure, offline-capable workstations and is permanently deleted from our servers 7 days after project delivery. Your patient’s privacy is our priority.





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