Overview: This article provides instructions for exporting and preparing DICOM files from Sidexis XG CBCT software for upload to the Dandy portal. Following these steps ensures the scan data is at the correct resolution for implant surgery planning.
Create a Destination Folder
Right-click on an empty space on the computer desktop.
Select New, then select Folder.
Type the patient's name to rename the folder and press Enter on the keyboard.
Export DICOM files from Sidexis XG
Open the patient scan in Sidexis XG.
In the menu, click on Output, then select DICOM Exam Export.
Select Image > Export, then click Export Third Party DICOM.
When prompted for resolution, select 0.4 Voxels and click OK.
In the export settings:
Select .dcm as the file format.
Under the Export Directory section, click the three dots (...) to browse.
Select the folder you created on your desktop and click Open, then Save.
Verify the correct folder path is displayed and click OK. The files will begin exporting.
Compress and Upload the Patient Folder
Before uploading to Dandy, the folder must be compressed (zipped) to ensure all data remains intact during the transfer.
Right-click the renamed patient folder.
Select Send to, then select Compressed (zipped) folder.
Note: If you are following a Dual Scan Protocol, zip the "Patient Scan" and "Denture Scan" individually and label them accordingly.
Upload the compressed folder to the Dandy Portal or email the file to ImplantSurgery@meetdandy.com.