📖 User Interface

User Interface at a Glance

A. Title Bar	F. 3D Data
B. Info Box	G. Toolbox
C. Data Tree	H. Side Toolbar
D. Action Control Buttons	I. View Cube
E. Workflow Steps	J. Coaching Request

 

 

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.
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.

 

Action Control Buttons

There are four buttons that control the overall work progress. They are located in both bottom corners of the application window.

The “Complete” button will appear at the final step only.

Button	Description
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.

Toolboxes

The Toolbox of each step provides features necessary for completing the primary goal of that step.
Below are explanations of the features found in the toolboxes throughout 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. This tool includes sub-tools: Rotation/Angulation(Tip)/Inclination(Torque)/Reset.

 

Side Toolbar

The Side Toolbar provides a set of tools for data control and visualization, as well as some step-specific tools.

Imaging Management

Orthodontic Photos

Refer to photos and X-rays imported from the case.

Data Display Tools

	Show Grid(mm)	Show the grid overlayed onto the data.
	Data Display Mode	Change between different data display options. (Textured/Textured with Edges/Monochrome/Monochrome with Edges)

 

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 (in Tooth Orientation)

	Color Labeling	Color-code teeth according to their type.
	Zoom Fit	Zoom to fit data to the screen.

Simulation Review Tools (in Simulations Preview)

	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.

 

View Cube

View Cube displays the 3D view orientation, updated in real-time as the view is being rotated.

You can align the view to specific directions by clicking on the face of the cube.

   

 

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 and Mentoring. Check the general information on the available service types below.

Service Type	Avg. 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.