This article covers how to set up basic crown and bridge cases including crowns, bridges, veneers, inlays, and onlays. It covers the steps of Patient Selection/Creation, Product Selection, Material Selection, Photo Uploads, Shade Selection, and final add-on options for additional products.
Patient Selection
- On your Chairside Home screen click "Start"
- Begin typing the patient's first and last name
- If the patient is already created, click "Select" next to their name in the drop-down menu.
- If this is a refabrication, click the relevant case to refabricate and navigate to Place Refabrication Order in Chairside Article
- If this is not a refabrication order, click "order something new" at the bottom of the screen, then proceed to Product Selection
- If the patient has not been created, proceed to step 3
- If the patient is already created, click "Select" next to their name in the drop-down menu.
- Finish typing the patient's full first and last name
- Select the relevant value from the "Gender" drop-down
- Enter the patient's date of birth
- Click "Create and Continue"
Product Selection
- Select "Fixed Restorations"
- Choose the relevant restoration type
- Crown
- Inlay
- Onlay
- Veneer
- Bridge
- Click on the abutment teeth to be restored
- If restoring a bridge, select the relevant pontic areas and/or Maryland Bridge Wings
- If this restoration is to be fitted under an existing Partial Denture – click the "This is a crown/bridge under a partial denture" button at the bottom of the screen
- Choose the desired restoration material
- If multiple restorations are being restored, use the toggle switch on the right side to keep all restorations the same material.
- If using different materials, unclick the toggle switch and select materials for each tooth individually
- Note: Layered products are not available for restorations under partials/appliances.
- If the practice sets up a case as one SKU and needs to change to another, a new case must be created for a new SKU.
- Call or chat with customer support for assistance with setting up a new case if scans have already been taken
Photos
For anterior restorations, an option for photos will appear.
If restoring a posterior restoration, proceed to shade selection.
- If you wish to proceed without photos, click "Skip for now" at the bottom of the screen
If you don't currently have photos:
- Using your mobile phone, scan the QR Code
- Follow the instructions to add clinical photos directly to the case
- These photos will not be saved on your device.
Have photos on mobile device
- Click the "Prefer to use the old experience?" link
- Scan the QR code
- Select the relevant photos and click upload
Have photos on Scanning Laptop
- Click "Upload from computer" at the bottom of the screen
- Select the relevant photos for each title category
Shade Selection
- Choose a Base Shade in Vita Classical or Vita 3D Masters
- If desired, add Gingival, Incisal, or prep Stump Shades
- If multiple restorations are being restored, use the toggle switch on the right side to keep all restorations the same shade.
- If using different shades, unclick the switch and select materials for each tooth individually
Final Stage
The last window gives you a couple more options for complex orders
- If no other products are needed – click "Start Scanning"
- Click Add Nightguard to receive $50 off a nightguard with the order
- Click Add another item to add additional restorations