The final steps to prepare your models for printing

Exporting generates and saves all the stage models for printing. Before exporting, there are a few items you want to make sure are set so the software can automatically prepare each model.

Trimming

Trimming cuts the models height down, reducing the amount of resin required for printing as well as shortening the print time.

How to trim the models

1. Click on one of the yellow dots located on the left side behind both arches.
2. Drag down the green bar to adjust the height.
3. Tilt the trimming plane using the quarter circles.
4. Click away to hide the trimming plane and set your trim height.

Note: The model will not immediately appear trimmed. However, when exported, the models are trimmed to the set height.

Aligner Numbering

Aligner numbers help you and the patient keep track of which model and aligner tray is which. Automatically placed on the molars (or the next tooth is available) of each arch is the current aligner number. During treatment planning in the software, this number displays as 00. Once exported, the software generates the individual aligner number. This raised number gets embossed on the aligner when vacuum formed.

The aligner number repositions like an attachment.

Clicking on the 00 brings up a dot and semi-circle. Clicking and dragging the dot allows you to move the number on the tooth or a different tooth. The semi-circle rotates the number. Clicking on anything else saves the position of the aligner number.

Export Options