--- title: OVO3 | Scanning the Mandibular Arch description: scanning mandibular scan arch --- [Skip to content](https://help.3disc.com/knowledge/ovo3-scanning-the-mandibular-arch#main-content) English Show submenu for translations ![3DISC\_Logo\_RGB\_tiny.png\]](https://help.3disc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/3DISC_Logo_RGB_tiny.png?height=50&name=3DISC_Logo_RGB_tiny.png) - [Default HubSpot Blog](https://3disc-1.hubspotpagebuilder.com/blog) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Default HubSpot Blog](https://3disc-1.hubspotpagebuilder.com/blog) - English Show submenu for translations - Go to 3disc.com Go to 3disc.com Welcome to OnlineHelp! - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [OnlineHelp](https://help.3disc.com/knowledge?hsLang=en) 2. [OVO3 | Scanning](https://help.3disc.com/knowledge/ovo3-scanning?hsLang=en) # OVO3 | Scanning the Mandibular Arch When selected in the **Case Setup** page (for *restoration* work or as *antagonist* scan), the **Mandibular** scan step is displayed after **Maxillary** scans (including **Maxillary Pre-Op** scans) in the **3DiscClinic™** **Workflow Menu.** ![Workflow\_Mandibular](https://help.3disc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Workflow_Mandibular.png?width=120&height=303&name=Workflow_Mandibular.png) The 3DiscClinic™ Scan Workflow The **Workflow Menu** will display steps that correspond to the **Restoration** options selected in the **Case Setup** page. **Workflow Menu** steps in progress are indicated by a green checkmark.  To directly access the **Mandibular**arch, click on the corresponding icon in the **Workflow Menu**. **Preparing to Scan the Mandibular Arch** ![rotate-tip](https://help.3disc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/rotate-tip.png?width=208&height=196&name=rotate-tip.png) - If you rotated the scanner tip to scan the Maxillary arch, rotate the scanner tip to face down. Make sure the scanner tip clicks into place. - Avoid moving tissue: retract lips, cheeks & tongue #### Scanning Procedure - 1. Place the sterilized scanner tip in the patient's mouth flat upon the third molars, keeping the scanner tip close to or touching the teeth. - 2. Switch on the **Heron™ IOS** Scanner by pressing the **ON/OFF** button on the scanner handpiece. - You may pause the scan at any moment by pressing the **ON/OFF** button on the handpiece. - 3. Repeat the same scanning strategy for the Mandibular arch [*as described for the Maxillary Arch*](https://docs.3disccloud.com/scan/scanning-maxillary.html#1-occlusal-2-buccal-3-palatal), but in the following order: #### 1. **Occlusal** – 2.**Lingual** – 3.**Buccal** **![ScanMandibular0](https://help.3disc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ScanMandibular0.png?width=601&height=338&name=ScanMandibular0.png)** When the scan is completed, the **3DiscClinic™** software will process the Mandibular scan data (this may take about a minute). #### Using Live Scan Tools During the scan procedure, once you have scanned a part or all of the arch, **Live Scan Tools** are displayed below the 3D Model. ![ScanMaxillary1](https://help.3disc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ScanMaxillary1.png?width=670&height=376&name=ScanMaxillary1.png)   - For information on using **Live Scan Tools** visit:[Live Scan Tools](https://docs.3disccloud.com/scan/live-scan-tools.html#using-heronclinic-live-scan-tools) ### Next Steps When you have scanned and edited (if required) the **Mandibular 3D Model,** you are ready to move on to the next step of the **3DiscClinic™** **Scan Workflow.** - Step 6. 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