Chairside Implant-Supported Overdenture with Wax Rim Case Setup

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Overview: Learn how to configure a new implant-supported overdenture case in Chairside when a patient requires a wax rim to establish a proper bite. 

Clinical Scenarios for Overdenture Workflows

Use this specific Chairside workflow only when fabricating a new implant-supported overdenture for patients who lack a reliable vertical dimension or existing denture to reference.

Step-by-Step Case Setup and Patient Selection

Follow these steps to initiate the patient record in Chairside:

  1. Click Start on the Chairside home screen.

  2. Enter the first and last name of the patient.

  3. Select Order Something New for existing patients.

  4. Enter gender and birthdate for new patients, then click Create and Continue.

Note: If you are performing a refabrication, refer to the How To Refabricate an Order article.

Product Selection and Scanning Method

Define the product type and how the scanning data will be delivered to the laboratory:

  1. Select Dentures, then click Overdenture.

  2. Select No

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