Managing Photos and X-rays

Photos and x-rays are required to optimize 3D modeling accuracy and should be taken at the patient's scan appointment.

Tip: If you cannot take records at the scan appointment as recommended, make sure you take them no more than 4 weeks before the scan or no longer than 2 weeks after the scan. Any delay beyond 2 weeks after the scan will extend overall treatment time.

A standard photo set consists of:

• Extraoral
• • Shows the natural jaw position.
  • Shows the patients' natural smile line; needed for global registration.
• Intraoral
• • Used for tooth anatomy
  • Bite registration
  • Bracket placement

Specific requirements for SureSmile records are listed below.