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Scanning the Mandibular Arch

Workflow Menu

When selected in the Case Setup page (for restoration work or as antagonist scan), the Mandibular scan step is displayed after Maxillary scans (including Maxillary Pre-Op scans) in the 3DiscClinic™ Workflow Menu.

Workflow Menu

The 3DiscClinic™ Scan Workflow

The Workflow Menu will display steps that correspond to the Restoration options selected in the Case Setup page.

Workflow Menu steps in progress are indicated by a green checkmark.

  • To directly access the Mandibulararch, click on the corresponding icon in the Workflow Menu.

Preparing to Scan the Mandibular Arch

Scanning Procedure

  • 1. Place the sterilized scanner tip in the patient's mouth flat upon the third molars, keeping the scanner tip close to or touching the teeth.

  • 2. Switch on the Heron™ IOS Scanner by pressing the ON/OFF button on the scanner handpiece.

  • You may pause the scan at any moment by pressing the ON/OFF button on the handpiece.

  • 3. Repeat the same scanning strategy for the Mandibular arch as described for the Maxillary Arch, but in the following order:

1. Occlusal – 2.Lingual – 3.Buccal

Workflow Menu

When the scan is completed, the 3DiscClinic™ software will process the Mandibular scan data (this may take about a minute).

Using Live Scan Tools

During the scan procedure, once you have scanned a part or all of the arch, Live Scan Tools are displayed below the 3D Model. HeronCloud™

Workflow Menu

Next Steps

When you have scanned and edited (if required) the Mandibular 3D Model, you are ready to move on to the next step of the 3DiscClinic™ Scan Workflow.

  • Step 6. Click NEXT, or select the next step in the left-hand Scan Workflow Menu by clicking on the icon or by using the down ↓ key on your keyboard

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