Overview: This article guides dental professionals through the step-by-step workflow for managing monolithic denture try-ins using the Dandy Portal and Chairside software.
Monolithic Try-in Overview
Denture try-ins use a Monolithic Try-in, an off-white 3D-printed denture. This appliance mimics the final prosthesis to verify fit and aesthetics without using final denture teeth. Clinicians can select straight-to-finish fabrication or a try-in during the initial checkout flow.
Access the Order Page on Portal
To begin the try-in appointment, navigate to the specific order page within the Dandy Portal. Locating the "Provide feedback" banner is the first step in the workflow. Select the Provide feedback button to initiate the feedback process.
Identify the Patient and Order on Chairside
After selecting the feedback button on the Portal, the Chairside menu will display the relevant order. Locate the specific patient and order from this menu. Select the Continue button to proceed with the denture try-in assessment.
Provide Feedback on Alignment and Aesthetics
The feedback workflow allows for specific adjustments to the denture try-in:
Midline, VDO, or Bite: Select categories that require changes or select Skip - proceed to arch feedback if no changes are needed.
Tooth Length and Shape: Identify necessary changes to tooth morphology, extensions, or retention.
Arch Verification: If the appliance is satisfactory, select Skip - upper arch is perfect to continue.
Determine Next Steps and Fabrication
Based on the feedback provided, clinicians must choose the next phase of the denture process.
Proceed to Final Fabrication: Select this if the try-in fit and aesthetics are correct.
Request New Try-in: Select this if significant structural changes are required. Review all entered feedback and select the Select feedback button to submit the requirements to Dandy.
Resolve Common Clinical Issues
If the monolithic try-in requires clinical adjustments, clinicians should adjust the physical appliance and perform a re-scan. Common issues include:
- The denture is too loose
- The denture is too tight
- The denture's occlusion/bite is misaligned
- Aesthetic concerns regarding tooth position or length
Note: Structural changes to retention, fit, VDO, or the bite will trigger a prompt within the software to re-scan the patient.