5 Simple Steps to Manage Orthodontic Intraoral Scans

The Perfect Intraoral Scanner Workflow for Orthodontic Practices 

Key Takeaways 

• EasyRx streamlines intraoral scanning for ortho by automating tasks like uploading, exporting, and organizing STL files. 
• EasyRx’s all-in-one platform integrates seamlessly with scanners, labs, and printers to reduce manual work and errors. 
• EasyRx 3D allows you to view, edit, and optimize STL files directly in the platform, eliminating the need for additional software. 
• Real-time tracking features help you monitor cases from start to finish, ensuring timely delivery and patient satisfaction.

You’ve invested in an intraoral scanner to enhance precision and speed. But is your workflow as seamless as it could be?  

Without the right workflow, even the best scanner can fall short. A process that connects each step—from scan to delivery—is key to maximizing its benefits and keeping your practice running efficiently. 

In this guide, we’ll show you how to refine your scanner workflow, so your practice can save time, reduce errors, and improve results at every step. 

Step 1: Scan Smarter, Not Harder 

After capturing a digital intraoral scan, EasyRx instantly connects your oral scanner to the platform. Scans are sent directly to the correct patient, eliminating manual uploads and ensuring nothing gets misplaced.

With fewer steps to manage, your team can stay focused and keep cases moving efficiently. 

How EasyRx simplifies 3D scanning:

• Automatically uploads scans to the EasyRx platform, saving staff time. 
• Attaches scans to patient cases for easy access and tracking. 
• View all recent scans in a dedicated dashboard 
• Integrates with multiple digital scanners, pulling scans from different devices seamlessly. 
• Sets the foundation for accurate prescriptions and clear communication with labs. 

By automating these tasks, EasyRx prevents delays and ensures every case is properly organized from the start. 

Step 2: Export with Ease 

After processing, EasyRx exports the scans as STL files—the industry standard for designing and fabricating appliances. It automatically attaches these files to lab prescriptions, so your team doesn’t have to handle manual uploads or worry about missing attachments. 

How EasyRx simplifies exporting:

• Automatically generates STL files in the correct format for labs and printers. 
• Links STL files to prescriptions, ensuring all necessary data travels together. 
• Reduces file handling errors with a streamlined, automated process. 
• Prepares files for easy submission to in-house or commercial labs. 

With everything in the right place, you can move cases to the design phase faster and with fewer chances for error. 

Step 3: Design Directly in EasyRx 

With EasyRx 3D, you don’t need separate CAD software to work on STL files. You can view, base, and edit them directly in the platform.

EasyRx keeps all your design tools in one place, allowing your team to focus on creating accurate 3D models without juggling multiple programs. 

How EasyRx simplifies design:

• Uses manual tools or AI automation to trim, base, and label STL files in just a few clicks. 
• Customizes models with options like wall thickness, hollow or angled bases, and drain holes. 
• Adds labels with patient details, Rx numbers, or practice information for easy tracking. 
• Automatically optimizes STL files for 3D printing, reducing preparation time and errors. 

With intuitive features and automation, EasyRx 3D helps your team design faster, make precise adjustments, and stay ahead of production deadlines. 

Step 4: 3D Printing Made Simple 

The rise of 3D printing has transformed orthodontics, allowing practices to create accurate, customizable appliances faster and more efficiently. With EasyRx, you can integrate 3D printing into your workflow and move from design to production with minimal steps. 

Once your appliance design is ready, you can fabricate it in-house or send it to a commercial lab. EasyRx streamlines the submission process, allowing you to send cases—complete with STL files and designs—to your preferred lab or printer with just a few clicks. 

How EasyRx simplifies 3D printing:

• Prepares STL files for 3D printing by automatically optimizing them for compatibility. 
• Organizes and labels files with patient names, Rx numbers, and other details to avoid confusion. 
• Supports integration with in-house printers, making it easy to move directly from design to production. 
• Simplifies communication with commercial labs, ensuring they receive the correct files and instructions every time. 

EasyRx bridges the gap between design and production, helping you reduce errors, save time, and improve turnaround time for appliance delivery.

Step 5: Deliver with Confidence 

The final step is delivering the appliance to the patient.

EasyRx’s tracking features let your team monitor each case from start to finish, ensuring nothing falls behind schedule. You can spot delays early, keep patients informed, and maintain a smooth handoff when it’s time to deliver. 

How EasyRx simplifies delivery:

• Tracks the progress of each case in real-time, highlighting delays. 
• Keeps patient communication organized with up-to-date status updates. 
• Simplifies handoffs by ensuring cases stay on schedule and ready for delivery. 

With every appliance delivered on time and without complications, your team can build trust, boost efficiency, and create a better patient experience. 

The Smarter Way to Manage Orthodontic Scans 

Managing intraoral scans doesn’t have to be complicated. When every step—from capturing scans to delivering appliances—works together seamlessly, your practice operates at its best. You save time, reduce errors, and provide patients with faster, more reliable results. 

EasyRx is the ultimate solution for streamlining your scanner workflow. Its all-in-one platform simplifies every stage, from uploading scans and generating STL files to designing, printing, and tracking cases. By automating these processes and connecting your team with labs or in-house production, EasyRx ensures your workflow stays smooth and efficient. 

Take the next step toward a more efficient practice. Schedule your personalized demo today and see how EasyRx can make your workflow work for you.

FAQs: Intraoral Scanning Workflows with EasyRx 

Does EasyRx integrate with specific scanner brands or models? Yes, EasyRx integrates with leading 3D intraoral scanners, making it easy to upload and manage scans seamlessly. View the full list of supported devices here. 

Can EasyRx handle cases involving multiple labs or mixed workflows (e.g., in-house and external labs)? Absolutely. EasyRx allows you to manage prescriptions and track cases across multiple labs, whether they’re in-house, commercial, or a combination of both. 

Does EasyRx support tracking for specific appliance types, like clear aligners or retainers? Yes, EasyRx offers features for tracking a variety of appliances, including clear aligners, retainers, and other orthodontic devices, ensuring your workflow stays organized. 

How does EasyRx improve collaboration between practices and labs? EasyRx simplifies communication with labs by providing transparent case tracking, automatic file sharing, and built-in feedback tools, reducing delays and errors.  

References

Eggmann, F., & Blatz, M. B. (2024). Recent Advances in Intraoral Scanners. Journal of Dental Research. https://doi.org/10.1177/00220345241271937

Ergül, T., Güleç, A., & Göymen, M. (2023). The Use of 3D Printers in Orthodontics – A Narrative Review. Turkish Journal of Orthodontics, 36(2), 134–142. https://doi.org/10.4274/TurkJOrthod.2022.2021.0074

Norton, C. (2023, September 25). 3D Printers: What You Need to Know (New Integrations Coming Soon) . EasyRx. https://easyrxcloud.com/blogs/3d-printers-what-you-need-to-know-new-integrations-coming-soon/