3DISC Scanpath Strategy

For optimal scanning results, 3DISC recommends the following Scanpath Strategy:

Occlusal

• Place the scanner flat on the back molars
• Gently trace a line from molar to molar in a slow continuous movement
• Take your time to scan the full occlusal surface for all molars & premolars

Buccal

• Scan from molar to center line at 45°angle on both sides
• Rescan at 90°, gently changing angle of tip to cover maximum gingival surface

Palatal/Lingual

• Scan from molar to molar at 45°angle, gently changing angle to cover maximum tooth & gingival surface

• Do not hesitate to reset the scan if necessary

Bite Alignment

• 1. Scan tooth and 1cm of mandibular gingiva in molar/pre-molar region.

  Angle scanner tip to take in as much gingiva as possible.

• 2. Pause 3-4 seconds on mandibular gingiva, then scan up from mandibular to maxillary gingiva.

• 3. Pause 3-4 seconds on maxillary gingiva
• 4. Scan from maxillary gingiva to mandibular gingiva
• Repeat for adjacent tooth as necessary…

3DISC Knowledge Center: Scanpath Strategy

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