Workflow

Data Assignment

Medit ClinicCAD offers two workflows for designing restorations based on the available data: the Prepared Data module and the Pre-Op Data module. Each workflow consists of consecutive steps that guide the user from margin line creation or data selection to the final customization of the restoration design. After running the app, the user must select one of the modules and assign at least one piece of data to the target arch.

Pre-Op Data	Prepared Data
Design eggshell-type crowns and bridges Supports design based on preoperative data ⚠️Attention This module will be disabled if a veneer, coping, inlay, or onlay is registered in the Medit Link form.	Design single crowns, bridges with pontics, veneers, inlays, onlays, and copings Supports design based on prepared data with the use of teeth libraries Supports "Auto Creation" mode for single crowns (premolars and molars only) Supports workflow for designing cervical inlay* Users can import preoperative data for reference via the Assign Data window 🔎Note * For more information on how to design cervical inlays, refer to the Appendix of this guide.

Pre-Op Data

Prepared Data

Design eggshell-type crowns and bridges
Supports design based on preoperative data

⚠️Attention

This module will be disabled if a veneer, coping, inlay, or onlay is registered in the Medit Link form.

Design single crowns, bridges with pontics, veneers, inlays, onlays, and copings
Supports design based on prepared data with the use of teeth libraries
Supports "Auto Creation" mode for single crowns (premolars and molars only)
Supports workflow for designing cervical inlay*
Users can import preoperative data for reference via the Assign Data window

🔎Note

* For more information on how to design cervical inlays, refer to the Appendix of this guide.

After assigning the scan data, the user enters the first step of the workflow. Regardless of the selected module, this step includes two data management tools in the bottom left corner: Data Alignment and Data Editing. Although optional, these tools allow users to review and refine the imported scan data, ensuring greater accuracy and better results when designing the restoration in the subsequent steps.

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⚠️Caution

Returning to the first step to use either of these two tools will result in the loss of any progress made in designing the restoration.

Data Alignment

Proper data alignment with the occlusal plane is crucial to ensure the accuracy of subsequent automated processes. In most cases, the scan data is automatically aligned upon import. However, if the alignment fails for any reason, the user will be prompted to complete the alignment manually.

To realign data manually, start by clicking "Detach Data" in the toolbox at the bottom.
Then, using either "Align by 3 Points" or "Align by 4 Points," set the corresponding number of points on the data.

If you set the point incorrectly, use "Delete Point" to remove the last added point.
If working with half arch data, use the "Half Arch Alignment" feature to ensure a more accurate alignment process.

3. Check the data alignment in the Multi-View on the right. If needed, adjust it by right-clicking to rotate and using both mouse buttons to move.

4. When finished, click "Done" in the bottom right corner to go to return to the first workflow step.

Data Editing

The Data Editing feature offers tools for refining imported scan data, removing the need for preparation in other programs. Clean scan data will ensure a faster work process and more accurate design results.
Using the provided tools users can trim the excessive or unneeded data parts, modify the data surface, and fill holes if any are present.

How to trim data

Trimming tools are automatically activated once the user enters.

1. Start by choosing a selection tool to help you designate parts of the data that need to be removed.

	Smart Teeth Selection	Automatically select all teeth of the arch, leaving out gingiva parts.
	Brush Selection	Select all entities on a freehand-drawn path on the screen. Only the front face is selected. The brush comes in three sizes.
	Smart Single Tooth Selection	Automatically select the area of a single tooth, leaving out gingiva parts. Click and drag the mouse on the tooth.
	Polyline Selection	Select all entities within a polyline shape drawn on the screen.
	Flood Fill Selection	Select the connected area based on the mouse movements.

2. If needed, modify the selected area using the following tool options.

	Autofill Selected Area	Automatically fill in entities of the selected area.
	Shrink Selected Area	Reduce the selected area each time you press the button.
	Expand Selected Area	Expand the selected area each time you press the button.
	Invert Selected Area	Invert the selection.

You can also turn on "Deselection Mode" to modify selection manually or use "Clear All Selection" to automatically deselect everything.

3. To complete the trim, click "Delete Selected Area."

How to fill holes

1. Change to the "Fill Holes" tool.

2. Find an area where data is missing and adjust the "Maximum Perimeter of a Hole" slider.
If the "Use Neighboring Colors for Filled Holes" option is on, the program will use the matching color palette to fill the area; otherwise, it is filled in grey.

3. Click "Apply" to fill the holes with the new mesh.

How to sculpt data

Find the area of data you want to modify, then use the provided tools to add or remove data or to smooth and morph parts of it. You can also sculpt a more anatomical occlusal surface by using the "Groove" option.
Note that the strength and size of the sculpting brush is adjustable.

When finished, click "Done" in the bottom right corner to go to return to the first workflow step.