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STL File

Category: Digital Dentistry | Difficulty: Intermediate | Priority: Nice-to-know

Clinical Definition

Standard Tessellation Language file; the universal 3D mesh format used to exchange intraoral scan data and CAD designs between dental software systems.

Patient-Friendly

A digital file format that contains the 3D shape of your teeth so the lab can design and make your restoration.

Related Terms

[[stl; digital model; mesh file; obj]]

Notes

Primary digital communication format between clinic and lab; lab receives and exports STL files

Audience

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