📖 Workflow

This quick guide provides an overview of the essential steps for using Medit Link Express, from scanning to placing orders. Follow the steps below to get started.

Express Scan: Scan First, Add Later

Express Scan removes the burden of creating or selecting a case before scanning. You can start scanning immediately and add a case later if necessary.

This simplifies the consultation process and allows initial assessments to be carried out more efficiently.

To start scanning first without selecting or creating a case:

1. Ensure your scanner is properly connected and calibrated. See the Scanner Setup section for instructions on how to connect and calibrate your scanner.

2. Tap Express Scan on the main screen.

3. Express Scan offers four predefined stages: Maxilla, Mandible, First Occlusion, and Second Occlusion.

4. Tap Start Scan to begin scanning. Alternatively, press the scan button on the handpiece, as indicated below.

5. Start scanning. When “You’ve scanned enough data...” appears, you may stop or continue scanning if necessary. To return to the Scan Stages screen, tap the stop icon (■) on the screen or press the scan button on the handpiece again.

6. Review the scan data, then tap Next to move to the next stage. To move directly to the next stage from step 5, tap the next stage icon (▶|). Tap Resume Scan to add more data to the current stage, or Delete Data to clear the current scan.

7. After completing all scan stages, you will reach the Review Scan stage. Tap the icons on the right side of the screen to review your scan results. For details about these tools, see the Scan Stages and Tools section.

8. Use the Scans panel in the top-right corner to show or hide scan segments such as Maxilla, Mandible, and Occlusion. To proceed and save the case, tap Complete Scan.

9. Tap Add Patient.

10. Fill in the patient details and tap Register.

11. Wait until processing reaches 100%.

Treatment Scan

Use Treatment Scan to obtain accurate scan data for a wide range of dental applications, such as prosthetic fabrication, treatment planning, and clinical workflows. This data can be applied in both laboratory and chairside environments to ensure reliable outcomes.

Step 1: Connect & Calibrate Scanner

See the Scanner Setup section for instructions on how to connect and calibrate your scanner.

Step 2: Select Patient

To start scanning:

1. Tap Treatment Scan on the main page.

2. Select a patient to proceed. To create a new case, tap Add Patient in the top-right corner of the screen.
For more information on how to add a case, refer to Workflow > Manage Cases.

Step 3: Select Workflow

Select a workflow from the following three options: Restoration, Implant Scan, or Ortho Scan. To include pre-op stages, select the Maxilla and/or Mandible boxes in the top-right corner, as shown in the red box below.

Step 4: Select Teeth or Jaw – Restoration & Implant Scan

1. Select the tooth or teeth that require treatment, then tap Next.

2. If the workflow is Implant Scan, choose Implant from the options list for teeth requiring implant treatment, and Natural Tooth for those requiring general care.

Then tap Next.

Step 4: Select Teeth or Jaw – Ortho Scan

Select the upper arch, lower arch, or both arches requiring treatment, then tap Next.

Step 5: Scan & Review

Refer to steps 4–8 in the Express Scan: Scan First, Add Later section above for details on the scanning process.

ℹ️ Note

If a scan is interrupted, the Incomplete Scans label will appear under the Manage Patients card on the home screen (see the screenshot below). Tap this label to open the Incomplete Scans window, where you can either discard the draft or resume scanning from where you left off.

Step 6: Order

Once you have finished reviewing the data, place an order as follows:

1. Tap Orders.

2. When the Data Processing Options window appears, choose to either keep the original data unchanged (Original) or automatically fill major holes (Auto Repair).

3. Select the checkbox to process the scan data via the cloud, then tap Go to Order Form.

4. Complete the Order Form by entering the required information. Add optional details if needed. When finished, tap Submit Order to finalize.

Step 7: Manage Orders

To view order details and track their status:

1. On the main screen, tap Manage Orders.

2. The Manage Orders screen will open, where you can view order details, filter orders by status, and search by order information. Tap an order in the list to open its summary page and view more information.

Add Patient

1. From the main screen, tap Manage Patients, then tap Add Patient on the next screen.

2. Enter the required details — patient name, date of birth, and gender. Optionally, enter their ID.

3. Tap Register Only to save the patient information without starting a scan, or Register and Start Scan to save and begin scanning.

Edit/Delete Cases

1. From the main screen, tap Manage Patients.

2. Choose the patient whose case you want to delete or modify.

3. From Case Activity, tap the pencil icon next to the patient’s name.

4. Update the patient's information and tap Save.

5. Long press a case to access options such as Copy, Raw File Upload, and Delete.

Case Status

Status	Description	Indicator	Remarks
Draft	The case has been created but not submitted		The case is stored locally as a temporary file until uploaded to the cloud. This status appears if the app is closed unexpectedly or crashes.
Need Processing	The case has been scanned but requires post-processing		The case is saved in the cloud but the scan or post-processing was not completed.
Processing	Post-processing is in progress		-
Processing Failed	The case has been scanned, but post-processing failed		-
Scan Completed	The case has been scanned and processed successfully		This status also includes cases rejected by labs.
Ordered	The case has been ordered successfully		For details on the order status, go to Manage Orders > Tracking Orders.

This section provides step-by-step guidance on how to view order history, make necessary changes, and handle order-related tasks seamlessly.

Ordering Cases

Once you have finished reviewing the data, place an order as follows:

1. Tap Orders.

For Express Scan cases, the Order button is not available in this screen. Tap Complete Scan, then open the case from Case Activity and tap Order.

2. When the Data Processing Options window appears, choose to either keep the original data unchanged (Original) or automatically fill major holes (Auto Repair).

3. Select the checkbox if you want to process the data in the cloud.

4. When you’re done, tap Go to Order Form.

5. When the Order Form window appears, make sure to complete all required fields, including the lab name, patient information, and preferred delivery date and time.

Selection List

Before adding items, select either Teeth or Arch.

This determines how items are structured in the Selection List. Once items are added, the selection cannot be changed. To switch, remove all existing items and start again.

The Selection List displays the teeth or jaws selected for treatment, as shown in the example below:

For each tooth, specify the treatment type, method, material, and shade. The available options are shown in the table below:

To create a bridge, select the teeth you want to include, then tap Create Bridge.

The checkboxes will be replaced with a link symbol, visually indicating that a bridge has been successfully created between the chosen teeth.

Tap Select Dentist and choose an assignee from the dropdown list.

Use the Attachments field to upload related files, and the Notes field to provide additional information about the case.

Review the details to ensure accuracy. When ready, tap Submit Order at the bottom right to proceed.

Checking Ordered Cases

Tapping Submit Order generates your order summary. Here, you can review the order details again, including selected items and scan data. If needed, you can cancel the order by tapping Cancel Order and then Confirm, as shown below.

Managing Orders

To view order details and track their status:

1. On the main screen, tap Manage Orders.

2. The Manage Orders screen will open, where you can view order details, filter orders by status, and search by order information. Tap an order in the list to return to the Order Summary page and review the full order information.

Medit Link Express provides four streamlined workflows to guide users through essential processes with minimal setup, ensuring efficiency and consistency:

Restoration		Select Teeth → Maxilla → Mandible → 1st Occlusion → 2nd Occlusion → Review Scan	Applicable for crowns, inlays, onlays, and bridges
		Select Teeth → Pre-Op Maxilla → Maxilla → Mandible → 1st Occlusion → 2nd Occlusion → Review Scan
		Select Teeth → Maxilla → Pre-Op Mandible → Mandible → 1st Occlusion → 2nd Occlusion → Review Scan
		Select Teeth → Pre-Op Maxilla → Maxilla → Pre-Op Mandible → Mandible → 1st Occlusion → 2nd Occlusion → Review Scan
Implant Scan		Select Teeth → Maxilla → Maxilla Scanbody → Mandible → Mandibular Scanbody → 1st Occlusion → 2nd Occlusion → Review Scan	For customized abutments and screw-retained crowns
		Select Teeth → Pre-Op Maxilla → Maxilla → Maxilla Scanbody → Mandible → Mandibular Scanbody → 1st Occlusion → 2nd Occlusion → Review Scan
		Select Teeth → Maxilla → Maxilla Scanbody → Pre-Op Mandible → Mandible → Mandibular Scanbody → 1st Occlusion → 2nd Occlusion → Review Scan
		Select Teeth → Pre-Op Maxilla → Maxilla → Maxilla Scanbody → Pre-Op for Mandible → Mandible → Mandibular Scanbody → 1st Occlusion → 2nd Occlusion → Review Scan
Ortho Scan		Select Arch → Maxilla → Mandible → 1st Occlusion → 2nd Occlusion → Review Scan	For orthodontic treatments
		Select Arch → Pre-Op Maxilla → Maxilla → Mandible → 1st Occlusion → 2nd Occlusion → Review Scan
		Select Arch → Maxilla → Pre-Op Mandible → Mandible → 1st Occlusion → 2nd Occlusion → Review Scan
		Select Arch → Pre-Op Maxilla → Maxilla → Pre-Op Mandible → Mandible → 1st Occlusion → 2nd Occlusion → Review Scan

Scan Stages

Medit Link Express simplifies digital impression capture, ensuring efficient and accurate dental scanning. The platform supports the following scan stages:

Tools - Editing

Trimming

Trimming tools help refine and clean the scan data by removing unnecessary elements. They include:

	Brush	Deletes scan data along a freehand path drawn on the screen.
	Quick	Deletes detached parts of the scan instantly when tapped.
	Polyline	Removes all entities within a polyline shape drawn on the screen. Tap the Undo icon on the toolbar to undo the removal. To undo your selection before applying, tap the Undo icon beside the ✓ (Confirm) icon.

Lock Area

Locking a specific area using selection tools prevents further modifications to scan data.

	Brush	Locks areas along a freehand path to prevent further modifications.
	Deselect	Deselects areas along a freehand path, making them editable again.
	Deselect All	Clears all locked areas, allowing further modifications.

Undercut Analysis

Analyzes the undercut area based on the direction of insertion.

	Brush	Enables freehand marking of undercut areas.
	Deselect	Deselects marked undercut areas along a freehand path.
	Deselect All	Clears all selected undercut areas.
	Auto Direction	Calculates and displays the direction in which the undercut area is minimized.
	View Direction	Calculates and displays the undercut area based on the view direction of the user.

Tools – Manual Alignment

	Manual Alignment	Manually align scan data using matching points.
	Delete Point	Delete the last matching point you added.
	Clear Alignment	Clear the current alignment and restart. (Available for scan body data only)
	Clear Maxilla	Return the maxilla to its pre-alignment position. (Available for occlusion data only)
	Clear Mandible	Return the mandible to its pre-alignment position. (Available for occlusion data only)

Tools – View Modes

	Glossy	See the data in color with glossy finish (PBR rendering).
	Matte	See the data in color with matte finish (Phong rendering).
	Monochrome	See the data in one color.
	Reliability Map	Apply red, yellow, and green colors to the model to indicate the reliability of scan data. * Green data indicates high reliability, while red indicates poor reliability. You can perform additional scanning to reduce unreliable areas.
	Matte + Reliability Map	Assist in acquiring better results by allowing reference to the reliability map while also scanning and viewing the simple shading.

Tools – Grid Display

	Grid On	Shows the grid in the background.
	Grid Off	Hide the grid in the background.
	Overlay On	Overlay the grid over the model.

Tools – Smart Scan Review

	Smart Scan Review	Provide a final review of data accuracy before processing the acquired scan data.
	Smart Arrows	Show smart arrows where data acquisition is insufficient.
	Occlusion Analysis	Analyze interferences between the maxilla and mandible and show the analysis results with a color map.