Overview: This guide provides the sequential scanning path for chairside denture relines to ensure accurate data processing. This workflow covers extraoral 360-degree denture scans and bite alignment techniques.
Scan Order and Process
Scan the arches in the following order to ensure the software processes the data correctly.
Step 1: Opposing Arch Scan
Seat the existing partial denture if applicable.
Scan following an occlusal, buccal, and then lingual scan path.
Select Next to proceed.
Step 2: Initial Working Arch Scan
Perform a 360-degree extraoral scan of the existing denture.
Do not use a wash material for this initial scan.
Step 3: Bite Capture
Capture at least four teeth and 2–3mm of gingiva to ensure proper alignment.
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Manually align the bite scans if the software fails to auto-align the data.
Step 4: Final Working Arch Scan
Apply a wash material to the existing denture.
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Perform a second 360-degree extraoral denture scan.
Select Review Scans to check for missing or distorted data.
Scanning Navigation Tools
Use the toolbar at the bottom of the scan pages to manage the digital model.
Reset: Use this tool to delete the entire current scan.
Trim: Use this tool to remove only a specific selected area.
Lock: Use this tool to fix the selected area in place.
Center: Use this tool to align the scan to a standard occlusal view.
Stone: Use this tool to convert the scan into a monochromatic stone appearance.
Scan Review and Finalization
Analyze the captured data before submitting the order.
Present: Changes the display to a full-screen view.
Upper and Lower: Toggles the visibility of specific arches.
Annotate Scans: Allows the user to draw or add text directly onto the scan model.
Start Ordering: Select this to proceed to the order placement screen.
Re-scan: Select the pencil icon next to a specific scan if the quality is poor and needs to be retaken.