Reference: Scans

Scanned Results Dialog Window

The scanned results window contains options for viewing and modifying tooth prep scans.

Initial View Tooth Prep Scan — Figure 1. Scan Results Display by Course and Tooth Selection

View Tooth Prep Scans

Scanned tooth preparations are displayed via the View option in the main app SCANS section, based on the selected course and tooth.

Figure 2. Tooth Prep Scan Display by Course and Tooth Selection

Scanned Results Menu Bar

The top menu bar provides the following scan manipulation choices

Transformer
Trim
Edge Refiner
Tune Scan
Reset Scan
Delete Scan

Figure 3. Scanned Results Menu Bar Options

Prep Overlay View Options

Three overlay views are available:

Prep Only: Displays only the prepared tooth structure.
Figure 4. Prep Only Overlay
Intact Only: Displays only the unprepared (intact) tooth anatomy.
Figure 5. Intact Only
Prep + Intact: Displays both the prepared and intact structures in an overlaid view for comparison.
Figure 6. Prep + Intact View

Prep View Window Controls

Viewing the tooth prep display can be adapted with window controls.

Zoom In
Zoom Out
Reset View
Save View to Disk
Show/Hide Prep

Tooth Prep View Controls — Figure 7. Tooth Prep Display Controls

3D Scan Rotation Controls

The orientation of the 3D tooth prep model can be changed using mouse-based controls within the SCANNED RESULT window.

Controls:

Right-click + drag: Rotates the scan in 3D space.
Crosshair movement: Adjusts the axis of rotation based on pointer position.
Dynamic orientation: The model updates in real time as the crosshair is repositioned.

Figure 8. 3D Scan Rotation Controls

Preset View Angles

Six preset views show the tooth preparation from different fixed anatomical angles. Each view is described below.

3D: A free-rotating, interactive view of the entire tooth preparation from any angle.
Figure 9. 3D Preset View Angle
Buccal: Displays the tooth from the outer (cheek-facing) surface.
Figure 10. Buccal Preset View Angle
Distal: Shows the surface of the tooth farthest from the midline of the dental arch.
Figure 11. Distal Preset View Angle
Mesial: Shows the surface closest to the midline of the dental arch.
Figure 12. Mesial Preset View Angle
Occlusal: Displays the biting surface of the tooth, ideal for assessing prep depth and outline.
Figure 13. Occlusal Preset View Angle
Palatal (or Lingual for mandibular, i.e., lower, teeth): Shows the inner surface of the tooth facing the palate (upper teeth) or tongue (lower teeth).
Figure 14. Palatal Preset View Angle

Prep Scan Measurement Tools

Seven measurement tools are available when using the Buccal, Distal, Mesial, Occlusal, and Palatal preset views. These tools become accessible upon activating the Measure toggle. Clear all active measurements with the X button.

These tools are:

Distance – two measurement points.
Figure 16. Distance Measure Tool
Taper Angle – two measurement points
Figure 17. Taper Angle Measure Tool
Finish Line – three measurement points. The finish line is the boundary where the tooth preparation ends and the uncut tooth begins. Free Gingival Margin (FGM) is the natural edge of the gum tissue around the tooth.
Figure 18. Finish Line Measure Tool
Convergence Angle – four measurement points
Figure 19. Convergence Angle Measure Tool
Angle – three measurement points
Figure 20. Angle Measure Tool
Parallelity – four measurement points
Figure 21. Parallelity Measure Tool
Smoothness – two measurement points
Figure 22. Smoothness Measure Tool