Introduction - Planmeca Chairside PlanScan User Manual

1 INTRODUCTION

User's manual
The Planmeca Chairside CAD/CAM solution is a
complete optical impression system for CAD/CAM of
dental restorations intended for dental offices or
laboratories. The system comprises Planmeca PlanScan
digital impression scanner, Planmeca PlanCAD Easy
software module and Planmeca PlanMill 40 milling unit.
The Planmeca PlanScan scanner takes digital
impressions which can be designed and customized on
Planmeca PlanCAD Easy. The impressions can be sent
via Planmeca Romexis Cloud to Planmeca or a certified
laboratory for design and milling or exported to a third
party.
NOTE
The Planmeca impression system is not indicated for
orthopaedics or any indication beyond dentistry.
This manual is valid for Planmeca Romexis software
revision 4.1.1.R or later.
The Planmeca Chairside CAD/CAM solution requires
Planmeca Romexis software revision 3.4.0.R or later.
NOTE
The Planmeca PlanCAD Easy is available under license.
This User's Manual describes how to use the Planmeca's
optical impression system for recording topographical
characteristics of teeth, dental impressions, or stone
models by digital methods for use in computer aided
design and manufacturing of dental restorative prosthetic
devices.
NOTE
Some of the screenshots may have been taken in earlier
software versions and may not exactly match your screen.
NOTE
FOR US USERS:
Federal law restricts the Planmeca PlanScan scanner to
sale by or on the order of a health care professional.
NOTE
Throughout the manual, important notes and items of
interest are formatted like this example.
Planmeca Chairside CAD/CAM solution
1 INTRODUCTION
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