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User Manual
7.9
Recommended Scanpath Strategy
Scanning the Maxillary Arch
When scanning the Maxillary arch, we recommend you scan in the following order:
1. Occlusal – 2. Buccal – 3. Palatal
STEP 1.
Scan Maxillary Occlusal End-to-End
First scan the
OCCLUSAL
surface
from molar to molar,
with
a slow smooth motion,
ensuring
full occlusal surface
is
captured for all molars and premolars.
This initial path will drive the cross-arch
accuracy of the scan, so
always
stay flat on
the teeth.
It may be useful to angle the scanner slightly
when you come to the incisor and canine teeth.
STEP 2.
Scan Maxillary Buccal LEFT
a.
Scan the
BUCCAL
area
from molar to center line
on
LEFT side
, ensuring the connection of
surfaces:
•
Scan with
45°angle
to get part oc part
buccal
•
Scan with
90°angle
to get last part
of buccal
b.
Scan
gum 3-4mm
in molar/pre-molar
area
on LEFT side
.
STEP 3.
Scan Maxillary Buccal RIGHT
c.
Scan
BUCCAL
area from
molar to center line
on
RIGHT
side,
ensuring the connection of surfaces:
•
Scan with
45°angle
to get
part
oc part buccal
•
Scan with
90°angle
to get remaining
part of
buccal
d.
Scan
gum 3-4mm
in molar/pre-molar area
on RIGHT side
