A diagnostic simulation in SureSmile is a treatment simulation based on a diagnostic model. The end result of a diagnostic treatment simulation is a 3D model of the patient's treatment objective representing a specific treatment approach. The diagnostic treatment simulation allows you to explore treatment alternatives before deciding on a specific setup prescription. With SureSmile, you can create and store numerous treatment simulations for a patient before deciding on a specific treatment plan.
In order to begin a diagnostic simulation, the status of the diagnostic model must be Approved.
You can also create treatment simulations from a therapeutic model that has been approved if you wish to consider other treatment alternatives. However, when using a therapeutic model for a treatment simulation, keep in mind that you must be more aware of the clinical feasibility of the tooth movements, since the therapeutic model is the basis for the SureSmile wire, while the diagnostic model is not.