Diagnostic Denture Set-up for a CBCT Implant Guide

Two things are needed for diagnostics on a Guided Sugical case when a patient is currently wearing a denture and will be restored with an Implant Hybrid or Implant Bridgework.

1. Dicoms

• Upload Dicom Files as separate files using the Dual Scan method.

• RX- Ragle-Dental-Lab-Prescription_Guided-1023.pdf

• Portal- https://ragledental.com/services/photo-dicom-submission/

Helpful links

• Scan Markers

• Dual Scan Protocols

2. Clinical Digital Scan or Traditional Impression Protocols

• Digital Scans: (1) Full Scan of the denture itself (wash intaglio for best detail), (2) Antagonist, (3) Bite Scan and (4) Optional: Scan the Edentulous Ridge (If an upper include as much of the palate as possible).  

• Technique video:  iTero

Helpful Links

• Trios Denture Scan Technique  (Although for Trios same technique for other scanners)

• Scanning a Reference Denture

• Traditional Impression, or Model: (1)Edentulous Ridge, (2) Antagonist, (3) Blu Mousee Bite and (4) the denture itself, or an impression of the denture in place exposing landmarks that will correlate to the Edentulous model.