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# OVO3 | Scanpath Strategy

For optimal scanning results, **3DISC** recommends the following **Scanpath Strategy**:

![Scanpath1](https://help.3disc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Scanpath1.png?width=253&height=400&name=Scanpath1.png)

### **Occlusal**

- Place the scanner flat on the back molars
- Gently trace a line from molar to molar in a slow continuous movement
- Take your time to scan the full occlusal surface for all molars & premolars

![Scanpath1-max](https://help.3disc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Scanpath1-max.png?width=461&height=368&name=Scanpath1-max.png)

### **Buccal**

- Scan from molar to center line at 45°angle on both sides
- Rescan at 90°, gently changing angle of tip to cover maximum gingival surface

![Scanpath1-mand](https://help.3disc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Scanpath1-mand.png?width=471&height=374&name=Scanpath1-mand.png)

### **Palatal/Lingual**

- Scan from molar to molar at 45°angle, gently changing angle to cover maximum tooth & gingival surface

- Do not hesitate to reset the scan if necessary

![HeronIllustrations-22](https://help.3disc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/HeronIllustrations-22.png?width=346&height=346&name=HeronIllustrations-22.png)

### **Bite Alignment**

- 1. Scan tooth and 1cm of mandibular gingiva in molar/pre-molar region.
  
  Angle scanner tip to take in as much gingiva as possible.
  
  ![ScanpathStrategy\_BiteAlignment\_4.2022](https://help.3disc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ScanpathStrategy_BiteAlignment_4.2022.jpg?width=356&height=260&name=ScanpathStrategy_BiteAlignment_4.2022.jpg)
- 2. Pause 3-4 seconds on mandibular gingiva, then scan up from mandibular to maxillary gingiva.
- 3. Pause 3-4 seconds on maxillary gingiva
- 4. Scan from maxillary gingiva to mandibular gingiva
- Repeat for adjacent tooth as necessary…

![Scan Path Strategy\_3.6\_08.2022](https://help.3disc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Scan%20Path%20Strategy_3.6_08.2022.gif?width=670&height=377&name=Scan%20Path%20Strategy_3.6_08.2022.gif)

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