Overview: Learn to set up and scan chairside retainer cases for patients not currently undergoing Dandy Aligner treatment.
For patients who have completed Dandy Aligner treatment, follow the Retainer from Aligners Case Workflow.
Case Setup for Orthodontic Retention
Open the case setup menu in the software.
Select the Ortho option from the primary menu.
Choose Retainer within the Ortho category.
Select the specific arch or arches required for the retainer fabrication.
Digital Removal of Dental Attachments
Attachments: The software allows for the digital removal of attachments. The dental professional does not need to remove physical attachments before scanning, but must note the removal requirement before fabrication.
Brackets: Digital bracket removal is limited to 2-3 brackets due to potential distortion. If the patient has a full arch of brackets, the dental professional should remove the brackets physically and perform a rescan.
Patient Scanning Sequence
Remove all wires and metal bands wrapping around molars before beginning the scan.
Perform the scanning sequence in this order: Lower Arch > Upper Arch > Bite.
Ensure the scan completely captures the distal surfaces of the posterior-most teeth.
Select Submit Order to move to the next phase.
Retainer Order Submission
Navigate to the Ordering menu.
Select the preferred material and type for the retainer.
Specify the retainer type as Clear, Hawley, or Lingual Fixed.
Place the final order to initiate the fabrication process.