Reference: Tooth Selection

This section provides information on selecting a typodont, numbering system, tooth number, scanners, and scan type in the PrepScanner App.

Overview

The Tooth Selection section of the PrepScanner App allows users to configure tooth selection parameters before proceeding with dental prep evaluation.

Tooth Selection Process

Select typodent: Choose from available typodont models (e.g., Columbia Dentoform-USyd).
Figure 2. Select Typodont Details

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Typodont refers to a dental model used to simulate a patient’s mouth. It helps students practice dental procedures, such as tooth preparations, in a controlled environment.
Figure 3. Kilgore Typodent
Select numbering system: Choose either the FDI or ADA numbering format for tooth identification.
Figure 4. Select Numbering System Details

Note:
The FDI and ADA numbering systems are internationally recognized and widely used in dental practice and education. They ensure consistency in identifying teeth across dental professionals worldwide.
Select tooth number: Pick the specific tooth for dental prep evaluation.
Note:
The tooth number is specific to the selected numbering system, FDI or ADA.

Figure 5. FDI Select Tooth Number Details

Figure 6. ADA Select Tooth Number Details
Scanners: Select the scanning device to be used.
Figure 7. PrepScanner or Intraoral Scanner Selection

Note:
Dental scanners are advanced imaging devices used in dentistry to capture detailed 3D digital impressions of a patient's teeth and oral structures.
Intraoral Scanners: When Intraoral Scanner is selected, a specific model of the intraoral scanning device must be chosen..
Figure 8. Intraoral Scanner Models

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Intraoral Scanners (IOS) – Handheld devices that dentists use to scan a patient’s mouth directly, creating a precise 3D digital model of teeth and gums.
Figure 9. Primescan 2 Intraoral Scanner
Scan type - PrepScanner: Choose the type of scan to be performed.
Figure 10. PrepScanner Scan Type Dropdown Selections
Scan type - Intraoral Scanner: Choose the type of scan to be performed.
Figure 11. Intraoral Scanner Scan Type Dropdown Selections

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Intraoral scanners support two scan file types—STL and PLY.
Note:
For restorations (crowns, bridges, implants): STL is preferred because it is lightweight and universally compatible.
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For orthodontics, diagnostics, and soft tissue scanning: PLY is useful because it retains color and texture information.

Save Selection

After making selections, users must confirm their choices by clicking the "Save Selected Options" button.

Note:

This will save selected information for the current course, group and task that is selected in the Course Selection section.

Figure 12. Tooth Selection Save All Info