Equipment & Imaging

Key Equipment & Software

• Scanner Used: CEREC Primescan (patient cases) & Omnicam (simulation/project)
• Manufacturer: Dentsply Sirona
• Clinic Location: S434 and Simulation Clinic (4th floor)

 Intraoral Scanner Protocols

For patient cases only – PPT Instructions: CEREC Omnicam Instructions

1. 1. Book scanner in Axium
      • Book with front desk prior to appointment
      • Include your name and clinic unit
      • axiUm Access to Schedule CAD

   

   1. Check out mirror sleeve from 4th floor dispensary
   2. Use sleeve on scanner
      • DO NOT twist when attaching/removing sleeve
   3. After procedure:
      • • Wipe scanner with CaviWipes
        • Remove sleeve carefully, place back in plastic pouch
        • Return to dispensary staff
          by end of session – please hand directly to dispensary staff member

       

   ⚠️ Do NOT drop off sleeves unattended—must be returned directly to avoid damage or loss.

    

   

Simulation Use – Omnicam Units #1–5 (Training Only)

For diagnostic scans and simulation exercises

• Book through faculty on Simulation Clinic schedule
• No infection control processing needed for training sleeves

🌐 Networking Setup

• Omnicam #1–5: Disconnect cubicle internet and plug in CEREC network cable before powering on
• Primescan #6–10: No cable needed—uses Wi-Fi

✅ Pre-Scan Checklist

Scanner booked in proper schedule

Mirror sleeve checked out and ready

CBCT taken or scheduled

Imaging Requirements

Full-arch intraoral scan (Upper and Lower arches)

Interocclusal bite scan

CBCT scan in DICOM format

• • A CBCT scan must be taken prior to or at this visit for guide design.
    • • Ensure proper patient positioning and complete arch capture.
      • Confirm CBCT is saved/exported in DICOM format.

Step 3: Digital Planning & Wax-Up

After scanning and CBCT are complete, digital files are merged and evaluated for prosthetically driven implant planning.

💻 Planning Workflow

• Upload STL & DICOM into software
• Virtually mount bite using occlusal scan
• Complete digital diagnostic wax-up
• Evaluate:
  • Esthetics and emergence profile
  • Occlusal clearance and spacing
  • Implant angulation and depth

Submitting to the Lab

📄 Lab Script Requirements

Even in a digital workflow, a Lab Script / Work Authorization Form must be completed for:

• Diagnostic wax-up
• Surgical guide fabrication

Examples: Variobase abutment implant work authorization example

SENDING TO LAB INSTRUCTIONS

 

📄 Checklist: Before Submitting Scan

• All arches fully captured with no voids
• Occlusion is aligned and repeatable
• Soft tissue around edentulous ridge captured clearly
• CBCT (DICOM) has been taken and saved under correct patient ID
• Scan exported in STL format

📝 Lab Submission Checklist –

• Work authorization form completed
• Files submitted digitally to collegiate lab (per clinic policy)
• Confirm faculty approval prior to submission