Blenderfordental iBar Guide - Vladyslav Pereverzyev.pdf

This practical guide, written by Vladyslav Pereverzyev, explains step by step how to use the iBar module within the Blenderfordental software. The manual covers the entire workflow: from importing scans and creating hybrids to managing tubes and cones for implants, designing, separating and exporting files. It is intended for dental professionals who want to master the digital design of complex implant structures with precision, efficiency and safety.
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Introduction 4
Importing Scans 5
Start and name the Hybrid 6
Tubes and Cones (Implants) 7
Draw Basic Design 17
Add Safety Zone 30
Separate Hybrid 32
Export Files 35

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Guide to creating iBar structure separations in Blenderfordental
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development of the platform.
This guide is designed to clearly and concisely walk you through the steps required to
work with the iBar module in the software. To follow the instructions properly, you will
also need the main Model Designer module. Additionally, we strongly recommend
using the BlockOut module to remove undercuts, as explained in this document.
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the certified instructor Vladyslav Pereverzyev, who will be happy to provide further
details.




Starting the Software
Once you have installed our
launcher and the correct
version of Blender, make sure
all modules are updated by
simply clicking the “Refresh”
button. This ensures that you
always have the latest version
of the Software and that any
known bugs are resolved.
Once the system confirms that
there are no available
updates, click “Start B4D” to
launch the software.

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Importing Scans
Once the software is launched, go to the right-hand side of the screen and click on
“Models” in the vertical menu. This will open the module window.

From here, select the first option, “Model Designer” and then click on “Import STL” to
load the scan of your Toronto prosthesis
It is extremely important to ensure that the incisal side of your prosthesis is always
facing upwards, aligned with the Z-axis, as shown in the example.

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Start and name the Hybrid
After completing the scan import, move to the iBar module, located in the same
vertical menu on the right side of the screen.
Click on “iBar Module”, which is the first window within the module, to begin the
process.



In the first step, click on your Toronto prosthesis to select it and the edges will
highlight when selected. Then, click on “Start and name Hybrid”.
Once this button is pressed, the prosthesis should change color, as shown in the
example above.

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Tubes and Cones (Implants)

One of the most important steps in achieving a good separation is correctly tracing
the tubes. The next step is to help the software identify which implants we want to
separate. To do this, go to the "iBar - Tubes and Cones (Implants)" section, click on
your Toronto model to highlight it, then while holding Shift + right-click, click on the
occlusal surface near the exit hole, carefully positioning the pointer.



Once the pointer is correctly positioned, switch to the Top View, that is, the occlusal
view so the entire channel is fully visible, as shown in the example above. Then in the
window, click on “Make Tubes (Top View)”.

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After clicking the button, the tube will appear and can be moved. It’s essential to place
it exactly at the center of the hole. If the hole is larger than the tube, you can increase
the tube’s diameter by pressing the S key on your keyboard and moving the mouse.


It’s important to remember that once the tube is correctly positioned at the center of
the hole, it should be moved upward using the arrow keys.

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As shown in the example below, simply leave a small portion of the tube protruding
from the implant connection.


The creation of the tube and its correct positioning must be repeated for each
implant present in our Toronto case.

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Once all the steps have been repeated, the setup should look like the image below: all
the tubes should be aligned, with a small portion at the bottom protruding from the
implant connection.


Next, click on each tube one by one while holding down the Shift key. This way, the
tubes will be selected individually and highlighted as you go.

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At this point, click on the “Edit” button, still within the module window.















We immediately notice that the tubes become semi -transparent and internal guide
lines appear, which we will use later to refine their shape.

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Now, our tube has three adjustable lines, each with an upper, lower and middle point.
It is especially important to position the middle point slightly above the implant
connection, as shown in the screen, because this will determine the tube’s final height.





For the lower part, click on it and, while holding Ctrl + A and moving the mouse, widen
the line so that it fully covers the implant connection.

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Just like in the photo below, we need to be as precise as possible in fully covering the
implant connection, as shown in the example.



This step must be repeated for all the tubes present.

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After that, click on the “Make Cone” button.
















We see that all our tubes are transformed into cones, as shown in the image below.

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After this step, click on “Create Mask Protection”.
















We notice that the cones disappear and our Toronto is shaded with a grayish color.

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It is very important to perform a quick visual check to ensure that all connections,
including the edges, are fully colored. This will prevent the colored areas from being
modified later on. If you didn’t manage to do this properly, don’t worry: by simply
pressing Ctrl + Z on your keyboard, you can undo the steps and try again, making
sure to enlarge the tubes more at the bottom. The key point is that all connections are
thoroughly colored.




Please note: The crucial point is to pay close attention to the window you are using.
Below the “iBar - Tubes and Cones (Implants)” window, you will find the “iBar - Tubes
and Cones (Tooth Preps)” window. The latter is used to create the safety zone for
natural teeth, which in our case does not apply since there are none. Be very careful
not to confuse the two; if you create tubes in the wrong window, the separation will not
work properly.

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Draw Basic Design
Once the safety zone is created, we move on to the next window, “iBar - Draw Basic
Design”. Click on the area of the Toronto that contacts the gum, reposition the pointer
using Shift + right-click, and then click the “Draw” button.















Once clicked, a segment with two points appears. You can select one of the points to
extend it: by holding down the E key on your keyboard, move the mouse forward. This
will define the margin of the separation.

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If the cones become distracting, I recommend opening the Property window to hide
their view and make tracing the margin easier. To create this window, move your
cursor to the bottom left corner: when the mouse pointer turns into a +, hold the left
click and drag to the right until the screen splits into two sections. Once the split is
created, click the settings button in the top left of the new window and select
“Property”.




As shown in the example, under the “Cone” section, click the eye icon to hide the cones
visibility, which might be distracting at the moment. This option can be applied to all
objects present during the design process.

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This is the result: as you can see, the cones have been hidden.





By clicking on one end of the segment, holding down the E key on the keyboard and
moving the mouse, we gradually create the margin of the separation.

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Once the margin is drawn from one end to the other, we can click the “Fuse” button in
the window, or as a shortcut, hold Shift, click the other end of the margin, and press
the F key on the keyboard.





After that, click on the “Make Basic Design” button.

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In this step, it is crucial to position yourself correctly in order to achieve the desired
growth of the bar. The advice is to try positioning yourself in a way that the bar is fully
inside the prosthesis.





Once the desired position is found, proceed by clicking the “Extrude Design (Top
View)” button.

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Once we reach this point, we select the desired height. We can adjust it as we wish,
even if the bar extends beyond Toronto. There's no need to worry, as this is a step that
can be corrected in the following stages.





Once the height is set, click on “Cut the Design”.

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After performing the cut, the upper bar part may appear slightly outside the
prosthesis, but this is not a problem. Now we need to figure out how to reposition it
correctly inside.





A possible solution is to click on “Angle Bar”, which allows us to tilt the upper part of
the bar, making it more conical and, as a result, thinner at the top.

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To achieve a more conical shape, you need to click the button several times to make
the upper part progressively thinner, as shown in the picture below.



Another solution is to click on “Edit Top”. This will display a mesh view, as shown in the
picture below. By simply pressing the G key on the keyboard, we can move the entire
upper part and adjust its position in any desired direction.

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Once we've tried to fit everything back inside as much as possible, even if some parts
still extend outside, there's no need to worry. Now, click on “Remesh Design into
Cutter”.


















We will now have a shape that closely resembles an iBar. This is the result after the
software's calculation. However, we still notice some flaws.

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To fix the final flaws, we manually adjust in freeform mode by clicking the “Edit Cutter”
button.

















This way, the software highlights the existing flaws more clearly.

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To correct these flaws, using the modeling tools in the top-left corner, click on “Object
Mode” and switch to “Sculpt Mode”. By pressing the T key on the keyboard, our
modeling tools will open. Here, you'll find a wide range of tools, from the classic ones
like Add, Subtract and Smooth, to many others worth trying.



In just a few steps, using the "Grab" tool, I moved all the parts that were sticking out of
the bar and repositioned them inside.

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Once we've worked freely in “Sculpt Mode”, it's common to create undercuts, and by
eye, it becomes quite difficult to eliminate these small flaws. As mentioned earlier in
this guide, we will now switch to another additional module called BlockOut. All our
modules are located on the right side of the screen: click on them to access the
“BlockOut Lower & iBar” window.


By adjusting the "X" axis, we position ourselves in the best Top View, so that the
undercuts are no longer visible.

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Once we have located our Top View, click on “Create Passive Model / (iBar Cutter)”.

















In this way, the software automatically calculates the new Cutter, eliminating all
undercuts with the insertion angle we have selected.

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Add Safety Zone

Once the calculation is complete, we can return to the iBar module, always from the
right side of the screen and proceed to the “iBar - Add Safety Zone” window.




First, click on our Cutter and then on the bar, so it lights up and then click on the “Add
Safety Zone” button. This button is used to increase the minimum thickness of our
secondary.

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At this stage, we can decide the minimum thickness to assign to our secondary as we
wish. By simply clicking on the number and moving it left or right, we can see the real
time increase or decrease in this thickness. Once we have determined the value, we
click on “Accept”.





Once the value is determined and accepted, we have two options: enter “Sculpt Mode”
to manually Add the thickness using the thickness mask (for visualization only), or the
more commonly used option, which is to do it automatically b y clicking on “Correct
Thickness of Hybrid”. This will automatically increase the thickness with a single click.

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Separate Hybrid

In this phase, we move to the ”iBar - Separate Hybrid” window, where we finally divide
our two structures. However, before doing so, we need to perform a quick check to
ensure that the entire cutter is completely outside of the Toronto in a continuous
manner, as this phase is considered the cutting stage. We quickly verify that the cutter
is outside continuously, with no gaps. If we find any divisions, we need to go back
using Ctrl + Z and redo the step, whether it’s tracing or simply adjusting the minimum
thickness. Rarely, other types of issues may arise.



Once the check is complete and everything is correct, click on “Adjust Cement Space”.

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The cement thickness can be set to our liking, but I personally prefer to use the preset
values from the software, as they provide a good fit. At this point, click on “Separate
Hybrid”.



With this final click, the separation is completed, as we can see in the image below.

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Here we can observe our iBar. By pressing the H key on the keyboard, we can hide
certain objects, and with Alt + H, we can make them reappear.




Here, on the other hand, we observe our Hybrid.

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Export Files

To export an object, simply click on the item you want to export to select and highlight
it. Next, click on “File” and then on the “Export” button.

















At this point, we can export the files in different formats, as shown in the example
below. Each file can be saved with a custom name and in the desired location.
Please note that files must be saved one by one.

36. I hope this guide has been useful and that you’ll be able to apply the techniques effectively in
your work. All the content has been carefully tested and validated. If you have any questions or
need further clarification, feel free to contact me directly.

This guide was created to clearly and practically share the methods I use for efficient nesting
and support setup. For more in depth learning, you're welcome to join one of my hands -on
workshops or explore additional resources and free content at www.vladpereverzyev.com.

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Kind regards,
Vladyslav Pereverzyev