Denture Scanning Tips

360 Denture Scan Tips

• ifficult for the scanner to capture these areas. This usually results in double scanning. Try to use a scan spray.  If you do not have any, it could be worth investing in. Sometimes, rubbing articulating paper on the very shiny areas can help capture them and slightly dull the shine. 
• For 360 scans, ensure the wash impression does not cover the teeth; if it does, please trim it with a scalpel. 
• Here is a great article explaining 360 scans in detail. Manage 360° Scanning for Complete Dentures and Wax Rims

Common concerns with denture scans are distortions and stitching errors

• What causes these errors:

  • Moving too fast while scanning
  • Not being close enough to what is being scanned
  • Too high of an image count

  Moving too fast while scanning:

  • When moving the scanner too quickly, it does not allow ample time for the scanner to pick up data needed and can skip over some areas. This results in distortions because the scanner does not recognize the data it is picking up.

  Not being close enough to what is being scanned:

  • When the scanner is too far from what is being scanned, it will not capture all the data and will only see data it does not recognize, which can cause distortions. Be sure to stay as close to what you are scanning as possible. Even lightly touching what you are scanning is okay. 
  • When scanning a hard-to-reach area, try entering it from different angles with the scanner to get closer to the area.

  Too high of an image count:

  • Ideally, the image count should not be over 5,000. You will see this image count in the top right corner of the scan step you are on. 
  • When the image count goes over 5,000 it is likely that scan data will be taken from other areas of your scan and may have a harder time post-processing as well. Be sure to keep an eye on this as you are scanning. If you are close to the max image count and still have a lot of scanning left, it may be best to reset that scan.