Select one of the available options for the texture using the drop-down menu.
This is how different texture types will look:
Default Texture
Natural Texture
Texture Library
Using the Default Template and Modify its Color
1. Select the “Default” texture.
2. Modify the shade by adjusting the sliders for saturation, highlights, brightness, shadow and transparency.
ℹ️ Note
After adjusting the shade, you can still modify the shape of each tooth.
How to get the Full Benefit of Natural Texture
Natural Texture helps achieve the closest possible shade and texture of the image.
1. Adjust the texture by using the five “Color” sliders in the toolbox.
2. If there is a mistake in detecting the texture of the teeth, you can manually re-adjust by clicking “Texture Editor”.
3. You will see detection results for each tooth. Use your mouse to add, delete or adjust the points to ensure the border of each tooth is well-drawn on the image.
4. Click “Confirm” and the changes will be applied straightaway.
How to get the Full Benefit of Texture Library
Texture Library allows you to import images of teeth restorations you collect for the program to extract their textures and make them available for you to use during Consultation Mode.
1. Open the Texture Library Manager you can either:
- Go to Settings > Texture Library Manager
- Or choose the “Texture Library” option in the Texture drop-down menu in the toolbar. (must be working on the “Template” simulation option.)
2. Click on the plus button to import the images from your computer.
There is no limit on how many images you can import.
ℹ️ Note
If you do not have any images, you can access the Medit Community Texture Library.
It is a common place for Medit users to freely share their restoration libraries, upload and download images and utilize images in Medit Smile Design.
⚠️ Medit takes no responsibility for the content shared in the Medit Community Texture Library. We encourage users to only share images which comply with local and international legislation.
3. Once the images are imported, you will see the available list on the left.
4. Select the first texture from the list to preview. Move the outline or double-click to edit the points.
ℹ️ Note
We recommend making the outline look similar to the image below.
Including small parts of the gingiva in the extracted texture will make the template look more natural.
5. Click “Confirm” when the editing is finished. Repeat this process as necessary.
6. The texture selected will be displayed with a green check mark.
- Only the textures you have selected will appear at the toolbox in Consultation Mode.
7. Once the editing is complete, click “Save” to finish the import process.
8. You will see the textures in the toolbox when you select the “Texture Library” option in the drop-down menu.
9. Adjust the texture by using the five “Color” sliders in the toolbox.
ℹ️ Note
You can export and import the Texture Library files.This is especially useful when you work under the same Medit Link account from different PC’s.
10. Import a library.
- Press the import button located on top of the texture list.
Select the .meditSmileLibrary file from your computer. - Click “Save” to finish the process and to make the textures available at the toolbox at the Consultation Mode.
11. Export the library.
- Press the export button located on top of the texture list. All the confirmed textures will be exported.
- Select the save path for the file.