In modern implantology, transition from traditional freehand surgery to computer-guided procedures relies heavily on intuitive, robust 3D digital software. Developed by ANPA Medical Supplies DMCC—an ISO 13485 certified pioneer in digital dentistry—AxisGuide® software combines imaging, implant planning, and CAD/CAM capabilities into a unified digital ecosystem designed by clinicians for clinicians. To accommodate varying practice setups and clinical demands, AxisGuide® is available in two distinct software configurations: AxisGuide® Plan and AxisGuide® Pro. Choosing the right configuration depends on how a dental practice manages its diagnostic imaging, 3D treatment planning, and surgical guide ordering.
AxisGuide® Plan: Streamlined Case Planning and Guide Ordering
AxisGuide® Plan is tailored for clinicians and practices that focus on reviewing treatment proposals, placing implants digitally, and ordering custom surgical guides without needing to process raw DICOM data directly.
- Module Activation: Operates with the core Plan module activated.
- Core Functionality: Enables dental practitioners to interact with pre-processed 3D anatomical models, refine implant positioning, and directly order surgical guides through the online portal.
- Best Clinical Fit: Ideal for restorative-focused practices, clinics collaborating with specialized imaging centers, or practitioners who prefer an outsourced diagnostic preparation workflow where external specialists handle initial DICOM segmentation.
By focusing specifically on implant placement and guide customization, AxisGuide® Plan reduces software learning curves while maintaining precise control over final treatment validation.
AxisGuide® Pro: Complete In-House Diagnostic and Planning Capabilities
For practices equipped with in-house Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) units or clinicians who demand comprehensive control over raw diagnostic data, AxisGuide® Pro offers a complete, end-to-end software environment.
- Module Activation: Operates with both the Image module and Plan module fully activated.
- Core Functionality: Allows practitioners to import raw CT/DICOM scans directly, generate panoramic views, perform 3D anatomical segmentations, measure bone density and width, trace vital nerve structures, and execute complete diagnostic implant planning within a single interface.
- Best Clinical Fit: Perfectly suited for advanced implantology centers, oral surgeons, and digital labs seeking full autonomy over diagnostic evaluation, 3D bone mapping, and custom surgical guide design.
AxisGuide® Pro connects diagnostic imaging directly with restorative execution, eliminating the need to toggle between disjointed third-party software packages.
Feature Comparison: AxisGuide® Plan vs. AxisGuide® Pro
| Feature / Capability | AxisGuide® Plan | AxisGuide® Pro |
| Activated Modules | Plan Module | Image & Plan Modules |
| Direct DICOM / CT Scan Import | Outsourced / Diagnostic Center | Yes (Full Direct Import) |
| 3D Bone Segmentation & Mapping | Review-only | Yes (In-Software Mapping) |
| Nerve Pathway Tracing | Review-only | Yes (Advanced Tracing) |
| Interactive 3D Implant Placement | Yes | Yes |
| 24-Hour Portal Treatment Plan Review | Yes | Yes |
| Surgical Guide Ordering & STL Export | Yes | Yes |
Connecting Software to the Clinical Workflow
Both software tiers integrate seamlessly into the standardized ANPA digital workflow. Practitioners obtain patient CBCT scans and digital impressions (STL files from intraoral scanners or digitized plaster models) and submit case details via the secure portal. In less than 24 hours, complete treatment plans are generated and returned for clinician evaluation.
Once reviewed and validated inside either AxisGuide® Plan or AxisGuide® Pro, the surgical guide design proceeds to fabrication. Practices can choose full service—where ANPA 3D-prints the guide at 50-micron resolution using biocompatible resin and dispatches it globally—or opt for local fabrication by exporting the validated STL design file directly to an in-office 3D printer.