Bodycad was founded in 2011 by Jean Robichaud, a pioneer in custom technology and CAD/CAM software in the dental implantology industry. Jean was a driving force in the customization of dentistry. Indeed, he developed what are today considered the standards of practice in dental customization. His vision is to personalize and transform the orthopaedic industry.

“Bodycad’s proprietary Personalized Restoration Process makes true personalization possible. Surgeons can quickly and efficiently complete the Bodycad PREP (Personalized Restoration Evaluation Process):

Scan to plan: Patient images sent to Bodycad enable our Bodycad PREP Tech™ to perform precise measurements of anatomical features. The PREP Tech™ uses anatomical references that are scientifically supported to optimize function. The measurements are entered using Bodycad’s Personalized Restoration Software to enable the creation of a personalized restoration solution.

Approve design: A three-dimensional rendering of the patient’s anatomy, along with the proposed solution, is sent to the surgeon for approval or revision. Once approved, Bodycad manufactures the restoration in its own facilities using the latest manufacturing processes and highest quality industry standard materials.

Restore: The approved restoration is shipped to the surgeon with a customized Bodycad Instrument and Implant Kit, i.e. a “Procedure in a Box”. While the restoration technique itself is straightforward and easy to learn, Bodycad offers comprehensive training and ongoing support to ensure an optimal procedure.

Personalized restoration, also referred to as personalized orthopaedics, is associated with the personalized medicine movement in healthcare. It is an emerging field of medicine that uses diagnostic tools to identify specific anatomy to help assess which medical treatments, procedures and products will be best for each patient to restore function and mobility.

21 days from the time the surgeon approves the design.

Bodycad PREP Techs™ are true collaborators who work with surgeons to achieve precise anatomical fit for every patient. PREP Techs™ are knowledgeable about principles on load bearing, joint articulation, and orthopaedic correction. They offer consultation and support at every stage of the development process, from initial design to final approval. Bodycad PREP Techs™ are trained in engineering, human anatomy, and software programming. Because they work closely with individual surgeons, PREP Techs™ develop a solid understanding of each surgeon’s preferences and profile, thereby helping them further refine and customize each restoration.

Bodycad can use CT, MRI and digital radiographs. Bodycad is an imaging agnostic. We simply believe we need the best images for the application. We continue to stay on top of current trends in imaging technologies to ensure a high level of precision in our 3D models. Our proprietary imaging algorithms allow for a fully automated segmentation with human verification steps. This allows for a very efficient and accurate model. We have developed imaging guides and procedures for each of our product lines. These are available on our website in the Imagery Professionals section.

Within a few days of receiving the images via the PREPLINK™, a first plan is proposed. The BC Fine Osteotomy™ solution is delivered to your medical facility within 21 days of the plan’s approval.

BC Fine Osteotomy™ provides pre-operative and post-operative bone models. The unique perzonalized shape and patient-specific wedge, the plate fits only at the precise location providing the surgeon the assurance that the planning was properly executed during the procedure.

With BC Fine Osteotomy™ we can take into account any other surgery that is planned along with the osteotomy such as an ACL reconstruction. The plate will therefore leave enough space for the tunnel.

BC Fine Osteotomy™ will take into account the position and orientation of the tunnel to design and manufacture a plate that will consider previous surgeries.

Yes, our cutting guide technology and bone plating system support both mono and bi-planar techniques.

Please refer to our imaging guides for further details. These are available on our website in the Imagery Professionals section. All the images can be sent by internet via the PREPLINK™.

Connect to https://preplink.bodycad.com/ to create an account. One of our team members will contact you after your registration.

Both the plates and the screws are Titanium alloy (Ti6Al4V).

Yes, BC Fine Osteotomy™ offers 3 types of screws including 4.5 mm bicortical screws, 4.5 mm locking screws and 6.5 mm cancellous screws. They can be selected when completing a new order form on the PREPLINK™ web portal.

Please refer to our imaging guides for further details or contact a PREP Tech™ at preptech@bodycad.com. The imaging guides are available on our website in the Imagery Professionals section.

Typically, 21 days from surgeon approval, but this may vary depending to the complexity of the design and the procedure.

A complex restoration includes any procedure which is typically a niche, underserved market, and usually occurs in very small volume. Typically, this would include tumor resection, osteotomy and revision restorations.

We communicate through PREP Link, our proprietary software that allows a PREP Tech™ and surgeon to communicate and collaborate on the optimal design for the patient. For the first time, the surgeon can modify the design of the implants and instruments to fit their preferences as well as the treatment options best suited to their patient. This is true personalization.

5 mm.

Medical Grade Nylon (polyamide type 12) which is used by many companies for personalized guides thrughout the orthopaedic industry.

Once the product is approved and manufacturing begins, we follow strict quality controls to ensure we maintain the highest standards of precision. We also have MDSAP and ISO 13845 certifications.

We use proprietary algorithms to personalize the articulating surface based on the 3D rendering of the patient’s anatomy. The kinematics are unique for each patient and validated by finite element analysis (FEA) and contact pressure.