Pre-Op Scan

  • Updated on Dec 6, 2023
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You can use the pre-op teeth data from the Pre-Op stages as future reference data to create prostheses later.

Once you acquire or import data at the Pre-Op for Maxilla or Pre-Op for Mandible stage, the data is automatically replicated to the Maxilla or Mandible stage when you move on to the next stage.

You can utilize the replicated pre-op data to acquire the prepared data or delete and newly scan the prepared data.

How to Utilize Pre-Op Scan

  1. Scan the mandible (or maxilla) before tooth preparation at the Pre-Op for Mandible (or Pre-Op for Maxilla) scan stage.
  2. Move to the Mandible (or Maxilla) scan stage. Then the data acquired in the Pre-Op for Mandible (or Pre-Op for Maxilla) stage will be replicated in this stage.
  3. Scan the mandible after tooth preparation. Start scanning from the area without prepared teeth and continue to scan the prepared teeth to replace the existing data.
  4. The image below shows the completed scan.

How to Utilize Pre-Op Scan With Trimming Tools

  1. Scan the mandible (or maxilla) before tooth preparation at the Pre-Op for Mandible (or Pre-Op for Maxilla) scan stage.
  2. Move to the Mandible (or Maxilla) scan stage. Then, the data acquired in the Pre-Op for Mandible (or Pre-Op for Maxilla) stage will be replicated.
  3. Use trimming tools to delete the data where prepared teeth are located.
  4. When you try to exit from Trimming Tools, you will be asked to lock the data. Click "Yes" to lock the existing data to protect them during additional scans.
  5. The locked data is presented in a different color, and this will prevent any unwanted changes.
  6. Acquire additional scan data in the prepared teeth area.
  7. The image below shows the completed scan.

How to Delete Replicated Pre-Op Scan and Scan New Data

  1. Scan the mandible (or maxilla) before tooth preparation at the Pre-Op for Mandible (or Pre-Op for Maxilla) scan stage.
  2. Move to the Mandible (or Maxilla) scan stage. Then, the data acquired in the Pre-Op for Mandible (or Pre-Op for Maxilla) stage will be replicated.
  3. Click the "Delete" icon at the bottom.
  4. Click the "Delete and Scan New Data" button.
  5. The data will be deleted as below.
  6. You can now scan the prepped teeth data.
  7. The image below shows the completed scan.
  8. Click the "Manual Alignment" icon at the bottom to manually align the Pre-Op for Mandible (or Pre-Op for Maxilla) data with Mandible (or Maxilla) data.
  9. You will see both pre-op and prepared data in the data display area.
  10. Place up to three points to align the data.
  11. The image below shows the completed scan.