User Interface at a Glance
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A | Title Bar |
B | Info Box |
C | Data Tree |
D | Action Control Buttons |
E | Workflow |
F | 3D Data |
G | Toolbox |
H | Side Toolbar |
I | View Cube |
J | Coaching Request |
🔎Note
Please note that this is a general overview of the main elements. Some interface elements may vary slightly depending on the goal of each workflow step.
Title Bar
The Title Bar is the ribbon at the top of the application window that contains basic controls on the right and the program menu on the left. It also shows the app name and the opened case name.
| Menu | Manage the opened project, access available assistance resources, and check app details. |
| Help Center | Go to the Medit Help Center page dedicated to this app. |
| Select Video Record Area | Specify which area shall be captured for video recording. |
| Start Video Recording | Start and stop the video recording of the screen. |
| Screenshot | Take a screenshot. Capture the app with or without the title bar using automatic selection, or click and drag to capture only the desired area. |
| Screenshot Manager | View, export, or delete the screenshots. Upon completion, all captured images will be saved to the case automatically. |
| Minimize | Minimize the application window. |
| Restore | Maximize or restore the application window. |
| Exit | Close the application. |
Data Tree
Data Tree is located on the left side of the screen below Info Box and shows the data you use in groups. You can show or hide data by clicking its icon in the tree or change its transparency by moving the corresponding slider.
🔎Note
Note that the presence and structure of the Data Tree depend on the objectives of each step.
Action Control Buttons
There are four buttons that control the overall work process. They are located in both bottom corners of the application window.
The “Complete” button will appear at the final step only.
Undo | Undo the previous action. |
Redo | Redo the previous action. |
Next | Apply changes and move to the next step. |
Complete | Finish working on the case and save the results to Medit Link. |
Done (available in Tooth Orientation and Treatment Refinement) | Save changes made using current tool and return to previous workflow step. |
Toolboxes
The Toolbox for each step provides the features necessary to complete the primary goal of that step. Below are explanations of the features found in the toolboxes across the entire workflow.
Data Editing
| Trimming Tool | Use the various selection tools to select and remove unnecessary data. |
| Fill Holes | Fill empty spaces in the 3D mesh data. |
| Sculpting | Sculpt data using tools to add, remove, morph, or smooth its parts. |
Occlusal Table / Ceph Overlay
| Delete Point | Delete the last added point. |
| Detach Data | Reset alignment and move data to the initial position. Select points on the data to align it manually. |
Tooth Identification
| Growing Patient Settings | Provide growing patient information, including gender(male/female), age, and dental maturity. |
Ceph Tracing
| Edit | Modify the automatically generated tracing lines. |
| Reset | Restore the results of automatic tracing. |
Arch Form Selection
| Symmetry | Show perpendicular lines to assess the symmetry of the left and right arch sides in relation to the midline. |
Simulations Preview
| Tooth Orientation | Review and adjust teeth orientation based on simulation 1.1. The sub-tools allows users to perform the following actions on teeth: Rotation, Angulation(Tip), Inclination(Torque). |
Output Overview
| Treatment Refinement | Improve the generated treatment results by fine-tuning teeth movement, arch form, IPR values, and default attachments. |
| Treatment Plan | Check out the detailed treatment plan. |
Side Toolbar
The Side Toolbar provides a set of tools for data control and visualization, as well as some step-specific tools. The structure of the Side Toolbar depends on the objectives of the current step.
Image Management
| Orthodontic Photos | Refer to photos and X-rays imported from the case. |
Data Display Tools
| Data Display Mode | Change between different data display options. (Glossy/Matte/Matte with Edges/Monochrome/Monochrome with Edges) |
| Show Grid (mm) | Show the grid overlaid onto the data. |
Viewing Tools
| Frontal View | Show the front side of the data. |
| Right Lateral View | Show the right lateral side of the data. |
| Left Lateral View | Show the left lateral side of the data. |
| Frontal View (Maxilla) | Show the front side of only the maxilla. |
| Frontal View (Mandible) | Show the front side of only the mandible. |
| Occlusal Surface View | Show occlusal surfaces of the maxilla and mandible. |
Visualization Tools
| Color Labeling | Color-code teeth according to their type. |
| Zoom Fit | Zoom to fit data to the screen. |
Simulation Review Tools (in Simulations Preview and Output Overview)
| Tooth Movement Data | Check how each tooth is planned to move during treatment, including shifts, tilts, and rotations. |
| Bolton Analysis | Check the results table for the Bolton Analysis. |
| Animation | View the animated simulations. |
| Superimposition | Superimpose the original scan data and the simulation. |
| Ceph Overlay Comparison | Align simulations to the cephalogram. |
| Occlusal Relationship | Examine occlusal contact displayed through color. |
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View Cube
The View Cube shows the 3D view orientation; it rotates simultaneously with the 3D data to help understand data positioning within a three-dimensional space. You can click on the visible faces of the cube to rotate data and see it from a specific viewpoint.
Coaching Request
Users can access the Coaching Request feature from the bottom right corner of every step. When clicked, it redirects users to the SmileStream and shares all current case information to their account on the page with one of the experienced instructors of Progressive Orthodontic Seminars who are qualified dentists with long orthodontic training and software experience. The users can then choose what type of technical support service they want to use: consulting or mentoring. Check the general information on the available service types below.
Service Type | Average Cost | Duration | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Consulting | $300 | 1-2 hours | Offers technical support during the initial diagnosis. |
Mentoring | $600 | 3-4 hours | Offers technical support during the initial diagnosis and provides continuous support. |
⚠️Caution
This is a general introduction to SmileStream services; for more details or inquiries, please visit SmileStream or contact their support team for problems at support@posortho.net
