Smart STL & Staging
Using SmartSTL with mixed dentition and unerupted teeth
DM can only track a tooth once it has visibly erupted, because it needs physical data points on the tooth surface. Note unerupted teeth in the prescription, and send a new scan as each one comes through. What to do At case setup, note in the ...
Aligners per stage and default treatment duration
Twelve aligners per stage. The default staging duration is three years, which covers everything from Lite to Comprehensive. Five year staging is available for complex cases. The detail Each stage delivers 12 aligner sets to the clinic. Default ...
Can additional IPR be added between staging sets?
Yes. If the superimposition shows a discrepancy, additional IPR may be prescribed before the next 12 sets are released. How it works We review the SmartSTL assessment after each stage. If more IPR is needed, we send you an updated IPR chart. Recall ...
When is a SmartSTL triggered?
SmartSTL assessments run automatically at the end of each 12 aligner stage. You can also ask for one mid stage if you are worried about tracking. Automatic At the end of each stage, DM and OneSmile run the superimposition. Nothing is needed from the ...
What aligner number to enter in DM for staging patients
Enter the total planned aligner count for the whole treatment, not the 12 in the current stage. If the plan is 36 aligners, enter 36. Setting it Check the approved treatment plan for the total number of aligners across all stages. Enter that total in ...
How does Smart STL staging work?
Smart STL delivers 12 aligners at a time. At the end of each stage, DM compares where the teeth actually are against where the plan expected them to be, and the next batch is produced accordingly. The cycle At case approval, the first 12 aligners are ...
Submitting STL scan files for a case
STL files go up through the portal on the patient's case. You need four files: UpperJawScan, LowerJawScan, BiteScan and BiteScan2. Exporting and uploading Export the STL files from your scanner software. Open the patient's case in the portal and go ...