How to Manually Review Night Guard, Aligner, Retainer, and Sleep Apnea Scans

For more in-depth instructions, please refer to What is a Quality Night Guard, Aligner, and Retainer Scan and What is a Quality Sleep Apnea Device Scan

Review Scans in Chairside

1. Check each individual scan step to ensure each one has a green check mark
2. Check to make sure there is no missing scan data or distortions on each scan
3. Check that the bite matches the patient's clinical bite 
4. Go to the review step
5. Click “HD” on the left-hand side toolbar
6. Check to ensure there are no distortions or stitching issues
7. Check to ensure all teeth are captured in full
8. If there are areas of the scan that do not look adequate, please rescan until they are

Review Scans in 3Shape Unite

1. Make sure the lab selected is Dandy
2. Check to make sure there is no missing scan data or distortions on each scan
3. Check that the bite matches the patient's clinical bite
4. Go to the post-process step
5. Click “post-process” under the scans
6. Wait for the scans to load
7. Check scans to ensure there is no distortions
8. Check to ensure there is no stitching issues
9. Check to ensure there are no distortions or stitching issues
10. Check to ensure all teeth are captured in full
11. If there are areas of the scan that do not look adequate, please rescan until they are

Review Scans in Scan Pro / Alliedstar

1. Verify all scan steps are completed
2. Check to make sure there is no missing scan data or distortions on each scan
3. Check that the bite matches the patient's clinical bite
4. Double-check the bite is accurate and matches what is seen clinically
5. Check scans to ensure there is no distortions
6. Check to ensure there is no stitching issues
7. Check to ensure there are no distortions or stitching issues
8. Check to ensure all teeth are captured in full
9. If there are areas of the scan that do not look adequate, please rescan until they are