3 Shape Protocol
Step by step guide, Best Practices, and Guide Download
Select Download Libraries in drop down menu
Select create a new case
Enter in the details of the patient
Select additional scan
Select cube scan of patient
Click “OK” to create order
Right click and select import scans
Import the upper and lower scan of the patient
Select Additional scans and select align. Then check the 3 point alignment box.
Select 3 matching points on the upper scan and the bite.
Press align and the upper will align to the cube bite.
Adjust the occlusal plane to roughly match the upper arch (this will be adjusted to the correct position in articulation).
Click on virtual articulation port scan.
Click on virtual articulation port scan.
Within the 3Shape software, select the desired digital articulator. Then, open the tool dropdown menu and choose the OneBite Evolution Cube.
Click change default placement method.
Select use articulator tools and click perform placement.
Select 3 points on cubes and click align.
Enter the midline (Y) value the doctor provided as a negative number.
Enter the baseline (Z) value the doctor provided as a positive number.
The case is now articulated in the accurate position of the maxillary arch.