Export CBCT Scans from PreXion

Overview: This article provides instructions for exporting and preparing DICOM files from Prexion 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

1. Right-click on an empty space on the computer desktop.

2. Select New, then select Folder.

3. Type the patient's name to rename the folder and press Enter on the keyboard.

Export DICOM Files from PreXion

1. Open the PreXion software.

2. Right-click on the patient’s name.

3. Navigate to Study Management and select Download Study.

4. In the file explorer window, select the folder created on the desktop.

5. Click OK to begin the export.

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.

1. Right-click the renamed patient folder.

2. Select Send to, then select Compressed (zipped) folder.

   1. Note: If you are following a Dual Scan Protocol, zip the "Patient Scan" and "Denture Scan" individually and label them accordingly.

3. Upload the compressed folder to the Dandy Portal or email the file to ImplantSurgery@meetdandy.com.