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3M ESPE Lava Chairside Oral Scanner User Guide - Beta
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Scanning Recommendations and Tips
We recommend the standing position when scanning a patient. Place yourself between the
7 o’clock and 9 o’clock position in relation to the patient.
When scanning posterior teeth, keep the elbow of your scanning arm bent at 90 degrees. This
is the most natural, comfortable position to use for scanning and also helps keep the scanner
aligned with the occlusal plane of the teeth. You should also turn the patient’s head to ensure
the wand is aligned with the occlusal plane.
Hold the wand using the handshake grip (see “The Grip” on the next page). Use your non-
dominant hand as a fulcrum for the wand.
Scanning Posterior Teeth
For anterior teeth, position the wand vertically.