Scan strategy
- Once a scanner is connected properly to the PC, the Scan Strategy page is displayed. Select the options that will define the scanning process, such as scan type, occlusion scan strategy, scanbody library alignment, wax-up scan etc.
💡 You can change your strategy at any time, and if you do, you'll be asked how to use the data you've already collected.
💡 You can preview the scan strategy and sort the steps to your liking using "Scan Strategy Preview." By clicking the button, you can close and open the preview window.
[1] Scan type selection
Flexible multi-die: Select this type for scanning the model using a flexible multi-die which is able to fit not just a base but dies as well. For this scan type, you do not need to have a set predefined strategy. You can identify the data acquired from the flexible multi-die after performing the scan.
Model: Select this type for scanning the model.
Impression: Select this type for scanning the impression.
[2] Scan stage options
- Based on the selected basic scan stage, the subsidiary scan stages are additionally configured.
Wax-up (bottom side) scan: Select this option to scan the inside surface of the wax-up. The wax-up and the inner surface data can be aligned at the Align Data step.
Scanbody library alignment: Select this option to perform the alignment of the acquired scanbody data with the pre-set scanbody library. Assign a scanbody for each tooth based on the form information set in Medit Link, and their 3D image will be pulled out from the pre-set scanbody library.
Post & core scan: Select this option for post and core cases where you need to scan and merge the base and impression scans in order to get the complete and reliable scan data.
[3] Scan options
- The following options can be selected additionally.
Texture: Select this option if you want the scan data to have the surface color.
- Example)
Movement marker: This function tracks the movement of Mandible.
- Example)
[4] Occlusion strategy
- Select a suitable accessory for the occlusion relationship scan.
Plate: Select this option to use solely plate and any articulator except the five ones below. Select this option to scan the occlusion between Maxilla and Mandible.
etc.: Select this option when you want to scan the occlusion using the jig only.
ARTEX: Select this option if you use ARTEX articulator.
KAVO: Select this option if you use KAVO articulator.
SAM: Select this option if you use SAM articulator.
MARK330: Select this option if you use MARK330 articulator.
A7+: Select this option if you use A7+ articulator.
- Scanning mandibular base
Articulator jig: Select this option to use the articulator jig to install the mandibular base and move it to the position of the virtual articulator.
- Scan stages)
- The scan is performed by using the jig to place the mandible model as shown on the picture below.
Virtual mounting plate: In case there is no articulator jig, a part of the mounting plate can be used for data alignment and moving the model to the virtual articulator.
- Scan stages)
- The scan is performed by using the jig to place the mandible model as shown on the picture below.
