Overview: This article provides instructions for manually aligning dental arches when the scanner fails to align the bite automatically.
Aligning Bite Scans Manually
Use the manual alignment tool when the scanning software does not automatically synchronize the arches during the bite scan.
Accessing the Alignment Tool
Navigate to the lower-left corner of the computer screen within the Bite Scan menu. Select the Align Manually option to open the alignment interface.
Positioning Alignment Markers
Orient the arch: Rotate the arch in the left window until the buccal surface of the patient's dentition is visible.
Match views: Adjust the orientation in the left window to match the quadrant view visible in the right-hand box.
Place the first marker: Click the buccal surface of a posterior tooth in the left window. Dandy recommends selecting the first molar along the gumline.
Place the second marker: Click the exact same spot on the same tooth within the right-hand window.
Verify alignment: The system will automatically align the arch to the bite based on these markers.
Completing Remaining Scans
After completing the manual alignment, proceed with the remaining scans listed in the lower-left corner. These scans may include:
First Upper
Second Lower
Second Upper