Sending intraoral scan files to a digital dental laboratory involves more than just file transmission; it requires the provision of comprehensive case information. This article details the submission process for intraoral scan files—covering scan quality checks, selection of file formats (such as STL, PLY, or DCM), file naming conventions, case prescriptions, bite scans, opposing arch data, shade-matching photographs, implant scan body information, and design confirmation. It also provides a digital case submission workflow and a checklist to help dental clinics minimize communication delays and the risk of rework associated with digital cases.
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