The digital transformation of implant dentistry continues to accelerate, with software solutions playing an increasingly vital role in enhancing planning accuracy, communication, and workflow efficiency. Among the leading platforms in this field is Exoplan, Exocad’s implant planning and surgical guide design software.
Developed on the same platform as DentalCAD, Exocad’s restorative design software, Exoplan provides clinicians and dental laboratories with a flexible, open, and fully integrated digital workflow. It supports prosthetic-driven implant planning, surgical guide design, and seamless data exchange with CAD/CAM systems — all within a unified interface.
Implant planning and guided surgery
The latest version, Exoplan 3.1 Rijeka, enables dental professionals to digitally plan implant positions and design surgical guides using a combination of CBCT and surface scan data. Alignment tools enable precise merging of these datasets, helping clinicians visualise bone, soft tissue, and prosthetic designs simultaneously.
The guide creator module facilitates in-house production of surgical guides, with the option to export designs in open STL format for use with various 3D printers and milling systems, or send files to external manufacturing partners. Users can follow a step-by-step guided workflow or switch to expert mode for greater customisation and control.
Comprehensive implant library
Exoplan 3.1 Rijeka includes access to an extensive implant and component library featuring more than 780 implant systems from leading manufacturers, along with thousands of verified surgical and prosthetic components. These libraries are regularly updated via the Exocad portal to ensure compatibility with the latest systems and materials.
This open approach enables dental professionals to work freely with their preferred implant brands and equipment, without being limited to proprietary systems.
Integration with Exocad’s digital ecosystem
A key advantage of Exoplan 3.1 Rijeka is its seamless integration with DentalCAD, Exocad’s restorative design software. This link allows efficient data transfer between implant planning and prosthetic design, enhancing collaboration between clinicians and laboratories.
For instance, a digital scan of a provisional prosthesis can be imported into DentalCAD and used directly in Exoplan to support prosthetic-driven planning and coordinated treatment workflows.
Usability and performance
The software features a high-performance DICOM viewer optimised for large CBCT datasets and automatically generates key documentation such as surgical protocols and case reports. Designed with accessibility in mind, it offers an intuitive interface, step-by-step workflow, and no case-based fees — making it suitable for practices and laboratories of varying sizes.
Open and modular system
With its open, vendor-neutral architecture, Exoplan 3.1 Rijeka supports integration with a wide range of scanners, 3D printers, and milling systems. Its modular licensing system allows users to select only the features they require, available as either perpetual or subscription licences.
This flexibility reflects Exocad’s wider commitment to openness, interoperability, and collaboration across digital dentistry.
Advancing digital implantology
As digital workflows become more established in implant dentistry, platforms like Exoplan continue to redefine how clinicians and technicians plan and deliver implant treatments. By combining open access, guided workflows, and integration with restorative design tools, Exoplan 3.1 Rijeka represents a step forward in predictable and efficient digital implant planning — now available to users in Japan.
