Sterilization and Reuse Guidelines for Scan Bodies and Inventory review

As a dental professional, ensuring the proper sterilization and handling of scan bodies is crucial for maintaining a high standard of care. Below, we provide guidelines on sterilizing and reusing various types of scan bodies commonly used in practice. 

Common Questions:

• How should I sterilize or clean the scan body?
• Can I autoclave my scan bodies?
• Are scan bodies reusable?

Sterilizing Scan Bodies:

Before use, ensure that the scan bodies and associated screwdrivers are properly cleaned and autoclaved under the following conditions:

• Autoclave at 121°C (250 °F) for 15 minutes or
• Autoclave at 134°C (273 °F) for 3 minutes.

Note: The packaging box for the scan bodies cannot be autoclaved.

Reusing Scan Bodies:

In general, the scan bodies provided to your practice are designed for multiple uses, which is important to keep in mind when requesting additional scan bodies that may have already been supplied.

However, Authentic Straumann scan bodies and Encode healing caps are exceptions to this rule. These items are strictly intended for single use and should not be reused.

Below is a table outlining the reuse lifecycle and indications for the reuse of commonly provided scan bodies:

Additional Manufacturer IFUs

Accessing Your Practice's Scan Body Inventory

To view your practice's scan body inventory, follow these simple steps:

1. Log in to your Dandy web portal.
2. Once logged in, add '/scanbody_inventory' to the end of the URL, resulting in: practice.meetdandy.com/scanbody_inventory.
3. You can also directly access this link on any device while logged into your portal to review your current scan body inventory.

This feature allows you to easily keep track of your scan bodies and ensure your practice has what it needs for patient care.

Product Articles:

• How to Order a Scan Body

• Correcting an Improperly Seated Scan Body

• Scanning Multiple Implant Sites with a Single Scan Body Using the Lock Feature