This article includes a step-by-step appointment guide for scanning for a partial denture.
Partial Denture Workflow Details
√ Choose the "Dentures" option when you go to set up your case.
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- Within "Dentures" select "Partial."
√ You will then be prompted to select the tooth/teeth that will be added to the partial.
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- If this is a replacement partial, be sure to denote this information.
√ Select the desired shade from the subsequent menus
√ Follow the scanning sequence: Lower Arch > Upper Arch > Bite > Review Scans > Submit order
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
Tips For The Bite Scan:
- If you can't scan the posteriors, scan the anteriors
√ Review your scans in the "Review Scans" menu
√ Proceed to the "Ordering" menu
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- Select the desired material for the partial.
- Select the desired clasping details and provide any clasping preferences
- Select the type of coverage you would like for the partial.
- Select the desired tissue shade.
- Select how you would like us to manufacture the partial.
√ Place your order.
Additional best practices:
- Dry any edentulous tissue before attempting to scan it.
- Move the scanner significantly slower over any edentulous area or soft tissue.
- Hold the scanner close to the soft tissue when you are scanning, not at the height of any existing teeth, as the scanner is distance-sensitive.
- Teeth that will be clasped and/or serving as abutments for the partial need to be completely and accurately captured by the scanner for an accurately fitting partial.
- Turn off any overhead dental lighting and loupes lights while scanning.
- Retraction of cheeks, lips, and tongue is essential for ensuring the scanner captures desired soft tissue.
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