Overview of BlueSkyPlan 5
BlueSkyPlan 5 is the latest major release of BlueSkyPlan, a free, advanced dental treatment planning software developed by BlueSkyBio. It is designed for virtual implant planning, surgical guide fabrication, and other digital dentistry workflows, including orthodontics, dentures, and crown/bridge design. The software processes CT/CBCT images for precise 3D visualization and simulation, supporting a global community of dental professionals. Version 5, currently in beta as of September 2025, introduces enhanced tools for aligner design, tooth movement simulation, and seamless integration with platforms like BlueSkyMonitoring for remote treatment tracking. It remains fully free for core use, with optional paid exports for STL files used in 3D printing.
Key Features of BlueSkyPlan 5
- Implant Planning and Surgery: Advanced CT viewer for reformatting DICOM images, virtual implant placement, bone segmentation, and guided surgery planning with customizable drill sequences.
- Orthodontics and Aligners: New direct-print aligner design tools, precise tooth movement simulation, and cephalometric analysis for treatment prediction.
- Restorative Tools: Support for dentures, splints, endodontics, crown/bridge, and model editing; includes STL import/export for lab workflows.
- Integration and Workflow: Cases organized by ‘Patient’ and ‘Treatment’ for seamless data sharing; connects with LabPronto for lab outsourcing and BlueSkyMonitoring for mid-treatment remote monitoring.
- AI Enhancements: AI-guided surgery and crown design features, with upcoming updates for AI-driven planning.
- Collaboration: Multi-user case sharing, remote activation of monitoring, and export options for surgical guides.
Recent Updates in Version 5
Beta releases (e.g., 5.0.25) focus on usability and precision:
- Launcher and Flows: Improved navigation in surgical guide and aligner workflows.
- Tooth Movement Tools: Faster, more accurate simulations for orthodontic planning.
- Monitoring Integration: Direct activation of remote monitoring from within the software, enabling seamless progress tracking.
- Case Management: Unified organization across connected digital platforms.
- Builds on Version 4.x (e.g., 4.13), which added video tutorials for features like image import and guide design.
