Chairside Partial Denture Workflow

The following workflow is applicable for patients receiving a straight to finish partial denture. 

The outline below is a step-by-step appointment guide for our straight to finish partial denture workflow. Please ensure to review our Partial Denture Scanning Best Practices before proceeding. 

Case Setup

  • Choose the "Dentures" option when you go to set up your case.
    • Within "Dentures" select "Partial."
  • Select the desired material for the partial.
  • Select the desired tooth shade for the partial.
  • If this is a replacement partial:
    • Check the "replacement" box
    • Provide scans or photos of the existing partial denture via the portal chat
    • Do not send the patient's existing partial denture

Scanning

  • Follow the scanning sequence: Lower Arch > Upper Arch > Bite > Review Scans
  • Required landmarks to be captured in Lower Arch if receiving a partial:
    • Both retromolar pads
    • At least 5mm of the patient's gums gingival to existing teeth and on the buccal and lingual surfaces of edentulous areas.
  • Required landmarks to be captured in Upper Arch if receiving a partial:
    • The entire palate
    • Both maxillary tuberosities
  • Bite Scan:
    • If you can't scan the posteriors, scan the anteriors
  • Review your scans in the "Review Scans" menu

Case Submission

  • Proceed to the "Ordering" menu
    • Select whether you need to order an Extras
    • Select the teeth that the partial will replace. When prompted, note whether each tooth is already missing or will be extractedScreen Shot 2024-09-30 at 1.01.10 PM.png

    • Select the desired clasp placement. If selecting 'Specify locations,' use the pop-up diagram to note your clasping preferences.
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    • Select the clasp material for the partial. Note: the presented clasp material options are dependent upon the material selected in the Case Setup menu.

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    • Select the desired type of coverage for the partial.

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      • Confirm the desired tooth shade.
      • Select the desired tissue shade.
      • Select how you would like us to manufacture the partial.
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  • [Optional] Upload photos from your laptop or using the QR code. Press the 'Skip' button to skip this step.

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  • Place your order.
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