Existing Screw Retained Prosthesis - Maxillary Scans

Restorative scans necessary to take a patient who has an existing screw-retained bridge on the upper arch, to a new Nexus or other prosthesis.

Scans for a Maxillary arch case:

• Upper (Prosthesis in-situ)
• Lower Dentition
• Bite Scan (Left Side)
• Bite Scan (Right Side)
• Scan Gauge Scan (Left to Right)
• Scan Gauge Scan (Right to Left)
• Tissue Scan (with Healing Caps, or using Narrow Scan Bodies)
• Existing Prosthesis Extra-Orally 360° using the 4 Scan Analogs

Patient Photos:

• Full-face, relaxed bite smiling
• Full-face, relaxed bite smiling with retractors

After Scanning & Photos:

• Export Scan Gauge Scans as .STL files/
• Upload in Nexus Connect to analyze repeatability.
• Once successful, export all remaining scans and continue with Nexus Connect order.

If scans fail alignment, ensure placement and scanning guidance is followed.

Last Updated 15th April 2025