In the world of digital dentistry, precision in bite registration is paramount for successful dental restorations. Understanding the nuances of this technique can significantly improve the accuracy and efficiency of your dental scans. This blog post delves into the bite registration process using the Medit Scan for Clinics, providing practical advice for dental professionals seeking to refine their scanning approach.
The Importance of Starting Position in Bite Registration
The initial position of the scanner during the bite registration process is critical. It is recommended to start as posteriorly as possible, typically around the molars (sixes or sevens). This starting point ensures that the scanner captures the essential areas accurately without unnecessary data that could complicate the scan.
Optimal Scanning Technique
One common mistake among newcomers to digital dental scanning is activating the scanning process before properly positioning the scanner in the patient’s mouth. To avoid capturing unintended data, such as the patient’s lips, it is crucial to first position the scanner and then begin the scanning process. The scanner should be oriented perpendicular to the occlusal table to accurately capture the bite. As you move the scanner anteriorly, it should slightly ascend and descend to maintain focus on both the upper and lower teeth in occlusion, as well as capturing a few millimeters of gingival tissue for an optimal bite scan.
Efficient Data Capture During Scanning
Moving the scanner forward, you should aim to capture four to five teeth up to the canines. This process should be swift, ideally taking no more than five to ten seconds. Providing the software with just the right amount of data is key; excessive scanning over the same area, a practice sometimes referred to as “ironing,” is unnecessary and can be counterproductive.
Visual Feedback from Medit Scan for Clinics
Medit Scan for Clinics, utilized in this demonstration, assists operators with its two-color feedback system. As the scanning progresses, the software displays a light green color when one arch is aligned and shifts to dark green once both arches are aligned. This immediate feedback allows for quick adjustments and ensures that the scan is progressing correctly.
Avoiding Manual Alignment
While manual alignment is an option, it is generally best avoided to leverage the full capabilities of the Medit Scan for Clinics’ automatic alignment features. If repeated scanning of an area does not lead to successful alignment, it could indicate a need for troubleshooting to determine why the software is not processing the data correctly.
Practical Demonstration
To illustrate these points, here’s a brief demonstration of what effective bite registration looks like using the Medit Scan for Clinics. Watch the video here to see the scanning process in action, from the initial gray display through the transition to light and dark green, indicating successful data capture and alignment.
Perfecting bite registration techniques using scanning technology is crucial for advancing dental restoration accuracy and patient satisfaction. By adhering to the proper start position, ensuring optimal scanner movement, and avoiding excessive data collection, dental professionals can significantly enhance the precision of their work.
Medit Scan for Clinics’ intuitive feedback system is designed to facilitate this process, providing clear, color-coded indicators to help you achieve perfect alignment swiftly. For those looking to delve deeper into the capabilities and features of this innovative tool, further information is available on here.
