This article cover how to set up basic restorative implant cases including screw-retained, screwmentable, and cement retained retention types, Ti base and Custom Abutment Materials, and Crown Material selection. It covers the steps of Patient Selection/Creation, Product Selection, Material Selection, Photo Uploads, Shade Selection, and final add-on options for additional products.
Select Patient Information
Click Start on the Chairside home screen.
Enter the patient’s first name and last name.
For existing patients, select the patient name and click Order Something New.
For new patients, input the gender and date of birth.
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Click Create and Continue.
Note: If the order is a refabrication, refer to the How To Refabricate an Order guide.
Configure Product Selection
Select Implant Solutions from the menu.
Select the specific product for the order: Implant or Implant Bridge.
Identify the relevant implant site(s) and pontic sites for restoration.
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Input the implant manufacturer, system, and platform size.
Important: The scan body displayed on the interface is not the correct scan body for an unlisted implant platform.
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Select the abutment retention type and abutment material.
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Choose the desired crown or bridge material.
Use the toggle switch to individualize settings for multiple restorations.
Manage Patient Photos
For anterior restorations, pre-operatory photos improve clinical results.
Mobile Upload: Scan the on-screen QR code with a mobile device to upload photos directly.
Computer Upload: Click From your laptop and browse to the saved folder.
Review: Select the photo under Your files to view or delete the image.
Click Next to proceed or Skip for now if photos are not available.
Select Restoration Shades
Choose a base shade from Vita Classical, Vita 3D Master, or Ivoclar Bleach guides.
Add gingival or incisal shades if the case requires additional characterization.
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Click Next.
Note: Toggle the side switch to OFF to select unique shades for individual products.
Complete Final Case Review
Review all selections for accuracy.
Click Add Another Item to include more products or Edit to modify current details.
Click Start Scanning to begin the digital impression.