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3M ESPE Lava Chairside Oral Scanner User Guide - Beta 

 

 

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3M™ ESPE™ Lava™ Chairside Oral Scanner User Guide 
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3M ESPE Lava Chairside Oral Scanner User Guide

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Part No. 63-0001-F 
 

Last updated: December 9, 2010 

 

Summary of Contents for ESPE Lava Chairside Oral Scanner

Page 1: ...nsmitted in any form without prior written consent of 3M ESPE Every effort has been made to verify this guide s completeness and accuracy 3M ESPE makes no warranty or guarantee as to its accuracy or applicability for use Information in this guide is subject to change without notice 3M 10 Maguire Road Suite 310 Lexington MA 02421 General 1 781 541 5200 Fax 1 781 541 5272 Service and Support 1 877 S...

Page 2: ...t Down 9 Safety 10 Normal Use 10 EMI FCC and Safety Standards Pending 11 U S Federal Communications Commission FCC Requirements 11 Equipment Specifications and Classifications 14 Safety Standards 16 Warranty 16 Limitation of Liability 17 Care Maintenance and Handling of the Lava C O S 17 Cautions and Warnings 17 Cleaning Procedures 18 Disinfection Procedures 20 Pre Use Check 23 Wireless Network Co...

Page 3: ...w and Approve a Prep 60 Occlusal Reduction Tool 65 Margin Annotation Feature 68 Bite Scan 70 Scanning and Reviewing Tools and Features 73 Shift and 3D Rotate Drag or Tap 74 Maxillary Flip 74 Inspection 75 The Additional Scan Feature 76 Deleting Scans 77 Alternate Starting Wand Orientation 78 Wand Cursor 80 Practice Scanning 81 Filling Out the Electronic Prescription 82 Uploading Cases 86 Maintenan...

Page 4: ...sional data in real time The wand s cable connects to the cart assembly and can be detached Touch screen display A touch enabled screen used to display and control the acquired images scans and video The touch screen is also used to interact with the system software by entering patient information prescriptions and so on Computer Self contained control system that houses the processing storage and...

Page 5: ...E Lava Chairside Oral Scanner User Guide Beta page 5 of 118 Components of the Lava Chairside Oral Scanner Touch screen display Scanning wand Computer inside Caster lock Cart assembly Wand holster Tether cord ...

Page 6: ...nings herein Note No person is authorized to provide any information which deviates from the information provided in this User Guide Troubleshooting The Chairside Oral Scanner is not a field serviceable device If it ever fails to operate or if you encounter any problems using the device call 3M ESPE Customer Support at 1 877 SCAN LAVA 1 877 722 6528 for service Do not attempt to open or service th...

Page 7: ...tem and its documentation Please submit problems questions enhancements and recommendations to the 3M Customer Service and Support Center by phone mail e mail or fax Support Contact Information 3M Company 10 Maguire Road Suite 310 Lexington MA 02421 General 1 781 541 5200 Fax 1 781 541 5272 Customer Support and Service 1 877 SCAN LAVA 1 877 722 6528 Customer support email cossupport mmm com ...

Page 8: ...st Name First Name etc fields in the Patient box then type in patient data using the on screen keyboard Press Enter to complete each field 4 Verify the patient information then select Save to save the patient data 5 Touch Scan Later to place the patient in the Pending Patients list on the Cases in Progress tab or Scan Now to display the scanning interface in which you can scan immediately Basic Sc...

Page 9: ... scan with the prep scan Review and approve the merged scan 10 Scan the opposing quad review and approve 11 Select a bite icon then scan the bite The system will register the upper and lower arches with the bite scan 12 Accept or reject the bite registration with or Prescription 1 Select the Rx tab on the Scan screen to display the Prescription screen 2 Follow the on screen instructions to request...

Page 10: ...t is released CAUTION The Lava C O S is NOT a field serviceable device If you experience a problem with the system call 3M ESPE Customer Support at 1 877 SCAN LAVA 1 877 722 6528 to report the problem Do not attempt to service the unit yourself or allow any unauthorized personnel to service the system CAUTION The Lava C O S should be used only by qualified dental professionals who have been thorou...

Page 11: ...This device was tested and complies with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules This equipment generates uses and can radiate radiofrequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications There is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this e...

Page 12: ...fication of the unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Regulatory Label This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may c...

Page 13: ... If this mark appears with the indicators C and US the product is certified for Canadian and U S markets meeting the applicable Canadian and U S standards Product has been tested to comply with FCC Class A standards Indoor use only Type B applied part Consult accompanying documents IP22 Foreign body and moisture intrusion rating per IE C EN60529 Protection against solid bodies objects greater than...

Page 14: ... 5 mm at nominal depth Working Depth 5mm to 15 mm from Wand tip Direction of View 90 from long axis of Wand Illumination Narrow band blue light Video Capture Rate Flash Rate 20 Hz Touch Screen Size 432 mm 17 in diagonal Dimensions of Cart Base footprint 64cm x 74 cm 25 in x 29 in Monitor Height Adjust 94cm to 107 cm 37 in to 42 in Monitor Tilt Adjust 5 to 30 Power Input 240V 60Hz 400W ...

Page 15: ...4 kg 89 lbs Cart 33 kg 73 lbs Touch Screen Display 7 kg 15 lbs Wand 390 g 14 oz Tether 250 g 9 oz Wand dimensions Length 33 cm 13 in Circumference 17 8 cm 7 in Diameter 5 7 cm 2 2 in Tether cable length 2 99 m 9ft 10 in Temperature Operating 10 C to 35 C 50ºF to 95ºF Storage 10 C to 50 C 14ºF to 122ºF ...

Page 16: ... Devices with a Patient applied Part Warranty 3M ESPE warrants this product will be free from defects in material and manufacture Please refer to your Purchase and Sales agreement for full warranty terms 3M MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE User is responsible for determining the suitability of the products for user s ap...

Page 17: ...ris Do not allow the vents to be blocked The air inlet slots which are located on the side panels at the front of the Lava C O S should remain free of dust Vacuum these slots at least annually to remove any accumulation of dust Deploy the caster locks to lock the wheels of the cart in place Store and use the Lava C O S within prescribed temperature humidity and altitude limits Refer to Equipment S...

Page 18: ... the wand and the system cart screen etc for physical damage before each use Look for any loose parts sharp edges or signs of wear or damage that could interfere with its proper use Contact Customer Support if there is visible damage or if the device does not perform as expected NOTE Wands are not necessarily interchangeable among Lava C O S units If you have more than one Lava C O S you may not b...

Page 19: ...h the tether cord from the wand when cleaning or disinfecting If the area where the cable connects to the wand should be submerged or get wet then the cable will need to be disconnected and the contact areas dried with compressed air The following agents are approved for cleaning the touch screen bezel wand body and tether cord surfaces BIREX se by Biotrol or equivalent CaviCide by TotalCare Kerr ...

Page 20: ...dry Do not spray or pour liquids on these surfaces Never submerge the scanning wand Do not use ammonia based cleaners on these surfaces Disinfection Procedures While a patient is being scanned the wand should be barriered Approximately one inch of the distal tip of the wand should be exposed during scanning so that the sheath does not obscure the lens Follow standard barrier procedures while using...

Page 21: ...an be detached from the wand do not detach it Important Note If the area where the cable connects to the wand is submerged or gets wet the cable will need to be disconnected and the contact areas dried with compressed air 3 Clean the lens area of the wand for two minutes using a soft bristled brush and enzymatic detergent prepared with warm tap water 100 120 F ...

Page 22: ...the tip of the wand from the lens to the end of the tip protector the silver metal section Wet all surfaces of the tip protector completely with the Birex solution 8 Allow the wand to stand for ten minutes The tip protector and the lens should be completely wet by the Birex solution 9 Completely wipe down the lens area with a lint free wipe soaked in Birex 10 After disinfection rinse the lens area...

Page 23: ... in the wand or cord kinks in the cord discoloration corrosion or damage of any kind Check to make sure the wand and its tip and lens are clean Wireless Network Connection The Lava C O S comes with a wireless access point that a 3M ESPE representative will install at the dentist office Many dentist locations will have an existing intranet network with a router that is either store bought or suppli...

Page 24: ... 2 prong transformer style plug The 3M ESPE access points can be used only by the Lava C O S Turning On and Logging In to the System Powering On CAUTION Be sure that the power cord is unplugged before moving the system 1 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet Make sure the other end is plugged into the back of the cart Power cord ...

Page 25: ...isplay the login screen CAUTION Plugging in and turning on the system are the only power or service related interactions a user should have with the Lava C O S If the system fails to function properly call Customer Support Do not attempt to open or service the unit yourself Attempting to open or service the unit yourself could damage the unit and void the warranty ...

Page 26: ...nner User Guide Beta page 26 of 118 To log in to the system 1 Select your User Name 2 Enter your personal identification number 3 Select the Login button Log In screen To log out of the system 1 Select the Power icon 2 Select Log Out ...

Page 27: ...leave the system on CAUTION Do not unplug the Lava C O S before logging out of and then shutting down the system Unplugging without properly shutting down first may corrupt the operating system of the Lava C O S The Home Screen After you log in the Lava C O S displays the home screen which enables you to Add new patients Find existing patients View cases and their status Launch a practice scan Acc...

Page 28: ...3M ESPE Lava Chairside Oral Scanner User Guide Beta page 28 of 118 Home screen ...

Page 29: ...Pending Patient remains unscanned for 30 hours the patient is deleted from the Pending Patient list The patient remains available in the patient records Active Cases are cases with at least some information associated with them for example a scan or some prescription information Cases are considered active until their prescriptions have been signed The status bar associated with a case is color co...

Page 30: ...en touch the Delete Case button You will need to enter your PIN before completing a deletion Completed Cases Tab The Completed Cases tab lists the cases whose scans and prescriptions are complete Completed cases will remain on this list for 7 days after they have been uploaded Then they will be stored automatically After a case has been completed and uploaded you can access it in the patient recor...

Page 31: ...cription to fill out when scanning is done You cannot save a practice scan or send it to a lab When you leave the Practice Scan screen all scans are deleted For more see the section on Scanning Many management tasks are designed to be performed by 3M ESPE Customer Service but there are a few features like naming the device and adding a user you may use See Appendix A Management Screens for details...

Page 32: ...us icon The Case Manager Connectivity status icon is located next to the System Message Alert icon The icons show whether or not a connection to the Case Manager is present Touch the icon to display more details Navigation Back Button and Home Button You ll find that navigating through the Lava C O S screens is easy just touch a tab or a button Some screens have a back button that returns you to t...

Page 33: ...you fail to enter the proper PIN when you sign in the Lava C O S will display the Forgot PIN button Touch that button then enter a new PIN on the New Password screen that appears next To reset a PIN you will need to know the Case Manager account number or you can call our Customer Service number 1 877 SCAN LAVA ...

Page 34: ... on the Home screen The Patient Search screen appears Patient Search screen You have two options to find a patient Scroll through the Patients list Using the on screen keyboard start to type the patient s name in the Last or First Name fields The list of patients is filtered as you type After finding a patient select the name from the list to display the Patient s screen Add New button Patients li...

Page 35: ...ser Guide Beta page 35 of 118 To add a new patient 1 Touch the Add New button on the bottom of the Patients list The Patient screen is displayed Patient Screen 2 Touch a Name entry field for example Last Name in the Patient box Patient box ...

Page 36: ... each field To complete the date of birth touch the Enter button 5 When the information is complete touch the Save button in the Patient box Note You can also add a new patient by typing a last or first name in the Search box of the Patient Search screen and then pressing the Add New button When the Patient screen is displayed the name you entered will be in the name field The Patient ID is an opt...

Page 37: ... the Scan screen described in detail later in this guide Patient name is placed in the Pending Patients list on the Cases in Progress tab Scanning Note This is an overview of the scanning process For details on how to scan in a clinical setting refer to your Lava C O S training A Basic Scan 1 Select an existing case or touch the Scan Now button for a new case to go to the Scanning screen ...

Page 38: ...n After the arch has been scanned the icon displays in color Left anterior right bites Select which bite to scan to create a registration After the bite has been scanned the icon displays in color Start stop scan Upper arch Delete scan Defog Lower arch Additional scan Check prep Inspection Left anterior and right bite Alternate starting wand orientation menu Help text ...

Page 39: ...e Prep Selection screen where you can identify a prepped tooth by number and on the scan This button is available in the prep dropdown box and when reviewing a scan Start stop scan Start and stop a scan by pressing this button on the screen or on the wand Delete scan Delete the last scan or all scans in the selected arch Note After you have completed a scan you can also use these icons to display ...

Page 40: ...on the wand to start your scan 4 When done press the Start Stop button again to stop scanning The system displays your scan on the Scan Review screen You have several options about what to do next You can Delete the scan by touching the X Mark Accept the scan by touching the Check Mark This saves the scan and prevents changes to it Rewind the scan in ten second segments or back to the last saved s...

Page 41: ...ed White indicates fully acquired surfaces Red indicates surfaces not yet fully acquired Zoom tools Increase or decrease the size of the scan Depth Indicator Helps you determine correct depth while scanning Ideal depth is when the size of the dynamic amber dot matches the dotted circle Rotation Indicator Displays the orientation of the wand compared to its initial occlusal facing orientation Timer...

Page 42: ...n addition to the Depth Indicator dot and circle the Lava C O S gives color cues to help you judge the distance from the scanner to the tooth In the example above areas of the tooth are displayed in gray Those areas are too far away from the scanner s lens to be acquired Depth Cue Gray ...

Page 43: ... Cues Bright White In this example the area of the tooth displayed in bright white is too close to the lens to be captured Note also that the dynamic yellow dot is larger than the dotted circle another indicator that the scanning lens is too close to the tooth Bright white ...

Page 44: ...ertically For more information refer to your Lava C O S training materials Maximum Scanning Times There are limits to the scanning times for a case The Lava C O S will stop a scan if the current continuous scan exceeds 7 minutes the current continuous bite scan exceeds 2 minutes the total of the current case s maxillary scans exceeds 7 minutes the total of the current case s mandibular scans excee...

Page 45: ...e swallow etc There are several ways to resume from pause mode Return to any scanned area with your wand in approximately the same orientation it was in when you originally scanned that area Backtrack to where you left off and align the live video in white with the static yellow image which represents the last image of the scan captured Find the correct depth by aligning the Depth Indicator circle...

Page 46: ...inadvertently For example when a patient s cheek gets in the way during a scan the Lava C O S will pick up data from the cheek as part of the scan Obviously that data is useless when it comes to making a restoration and it may even block scan data that is needed Smart Scan gives you the capability to remove unwanted data and scan underneath to the desired tooth surface A movable object has been sc...

Page 47: ...3M ESPE Lava Chairside Oral Scanner User Guide Beta page 47 of 118 Smart Scan deletes artifacts and scans underneath original location The unwanted artifacts sparkle when detected by the Lava C O S 3 0 ...

Page 48: ...ly been blocked by the object If you see a portion of a scan sparkling inside the yellow box that means Smart Scan is erasing either a previously scanned unwanted object or a new object that has moved in to an already scanned area Areas not resolved by Smart Scan will appear in TAN Please note that some objects will be resistant to Smart Scan so it may still be necessary to delete the scan and sta...

Page 49: ...g the Scan Scan Review mode enables you to Review your scan for coverage Rewind to previous points in your scan Fill holes quickly Make sure the scan is complete Accept or reject scan merges and registrations Access the Prep Selection screen if you re adding a prep Scan Review ...

Page 50: ...in the lower right side of the screen Note You do not have to wait for the progress bar to complete before accepting or rejecting a scan As soon as the check and X buttons become active you can accept or reject the scan You exit Scan Review mode essentially when you ve made a decision about the scan You can either Accept the scan Reject the scan or Access the Prep Selection screen to add a prep Or...

Page 51: ...ewind icon to display the Scan Rewind dialog box Choose whether to rewind ten seconds or all the way back to your last saved scan i e the last time you pressed the green check mark Adding a Prep Before sending a case to the lab you must review images of the prep to ensure there is a clear unobstructed view of the margin It is a required step in the scanning process and must be completed before you...

Page 52: ... easy way to remember this rule If the wand is flashing you cannot change the field in any way Continue Scanning and Merging Scanning To continue a scan means to return to scanning after you have pressed the Start Stop button Typically this is done to capture more coverage fill holes in a scan or complete the scan path Merging scans is the combination of two or more separate scans by the Lava C O ...

Page 53: ... not previously captured When continuing a scan your approach with the wand is similar to resuming from Pause Mode See Pause Mode for details While scanning the screen will display a thumbnail a reduced version of the current scan on the left side of the screen The thumbnail is labelled Current It can be useful as a guide as you continue scanning ...

Page 54: ...18 Continue scanning current scan displayed When the scan is stopped again the Lava C O S adds the newly captured scan data to the previous scan data This happens each time you continue and then stop a scan by pressing the Start Stop button Thumbnail of current scan ...

Page 55: ...at each continued scan in this process took place without leaving the Scan Review interface At this point in a typical workflow you would press the check button if the scan is acceptable to save it press the reject button if it s unacceptable and try another scan or press the Add Prep button to add a prep see below Hole filled ...

Page 56: ... below the opposing arch has been scanned and saved becoming a separate scan When the rest of the arch is scanned the first saved scan is shown in a thumbnail labelled Saved on the upper left side of the screen Merge Scanning second scan Note While scanning you will need to overlap the saved scan to achieve a successful merge of the two scans When you stop the scan next time the system automatical...

Page 57: ...he color for the newer scan is white and red around the edges This continues for each successive scan Merged scans When you stop scanning press the check button if the merged scan is acceptable and you want to save it Press the reject button if it s unacceptable then try another scan Older scan Newer scan ...

Page 58: ...right away before the case is sent to the lab whether you have followed the scan path with enough accuracy to proceed If the scan path needs correction this tool shows you where to fix it Completion Arrows To improve your scan and remove the completion arrows resume scanning in the area of the arrow from the lingual to facial surface The next time you review that scan the arrow should be gone ...

Page 59: ...r if trying to fix arrows leads to yet more arrows it is recommended that you delete the scan and start again Note You may decide to send your scan to the lab even with the red arrows However this may result in an inaccurate SLA model and therefore an inaccurate restoration The Display Arrows icon toggles the display of completion arrows on or off This button is available only when the arrows are ...

Page 60: ... process It must be completed before you can sign a prescription After you have scanned the prep and two thirds of each adjacent tooth refer to your Lava C O S training for details add the prepped tooth 1 Select the Add Prep button which becomes available at the bottom of the Scan Review screen toolbar after you stop a scan Selecting it takes you directly to the Prep Selection screen 2 Select the ...

Page 61: ...oth the scan and the detailed still images of the prepped tooth press the Check button Or cancel your selection and return to the previous screen by pressing The system zooms in on a still image of the selected tooth taken from the video footage of the scan 1 Select number on prepped tooth 2 Touch prepped tooth on scan ...

Page 62: ...rep at the location where you want the close up view The system zooms to the best view of that location You can also drag your finger on the screen to rotate the scan and then tap again for the close up image The scan rotates about the last point selected To view different areas or angles select a different point and rotate again ...

Page 63: ...Guide Beta page 63 of 118 Selected area of the prep scan view For example if you tap a spot inside the highlighted area on the scan as shown by the arrow above the system will zoom in to a close up video still image of that spot See next page ...

Page 64: ...e a series of close up views of the margin Viewing the close up images in this fashion is perhaps the most important assessment tool you will use For a three dimensional look at the still image of the prep select the Stereo glasses icon The system switches to stereo mode You will need to wear red blue stereo glasses to perceive the 3D image See the following page ...

Page 65: ... opposing and bite scans see Bite Scan below and entered Margin Review the Occlusal Reduction Tool allows you to see whether the prep has been reduced adequately This tool color codes the distances between surfaces so you can quickly identify areas that are closer to the occlusal surface of the opposing tooth than what is required for your chosen restoration You can select a range of between 0 and...

Page 66: ...n green Areas at 1 5mm are in yellow and all areas with 1 25mm clearance or less identified by the doctor as being at an insufficient clearance are highlighted in red The prep may require additional reduction of its red area to achieve an acceptable occlusal fit Please note that for the Occlusal Reduction Tool to be effective the bite scan should always include your prepared tooth or teeth ...

Page 67: ...r scan of the prep press the Check button Approved prep The prepped tooth is added to a dropdown toolbar and marked with a green check mark Multiple Preps You use the dropdown toolbar if you are making multiple preps instead of single preps although the procedure is slightly different 1 From the Scanning screen select the Check Prep button on the top toolbar The dropdown toolbar is displayed Appro...

Page 68: ...on of the margin It s similar to the practice of redlining a self trimmed die in the conventional impression process 1 On the Review Prep video still screen press the add icon then touch and hold your finger on the prep on the margin in the area of ambiguity A square window opens magnifying the area under your finger The crosshair in the magnifying window indicates the location of your finger 2 Ro...

Page 69: ...e touch the button on the bottom of the screen The dots along the margin are included in the case information uploaded to the lab To remove margin marking dots touch the remove icon then touch the yellow dot to be removed To review the area with the magnifying square and not place dots on the image touch the magnify icon ...

Page 70: ...ed and approved the prep and after all other scan types have been performed 1 Select one of the bite icons left anterior or right on the upper toolbar The system will display the two arches already scanned Scanned arches 2 Scan the bite When you re done the system will merge the upper lower and bite scan scans into proper registration ...

Page 71: ...3M ESPE Lava Chairside Oral Scanner User Guide Beta page 71 of 118 System generated bite registration 1 Accept or reject the registration by selecting the Accept or Reject button ...

Page 72: ...ceed to the Prescription screen for this case by pressing the Prescription tab If the registration fails try to add coverage to the bite scan If it fails again you can still choose to accept the bite scan In such a case the unregistered bite is sent to the lab with a warning badge and the lab will need to articulate the bite manually ...

Page 73: ...om In Out Increase or decrease the size of the scan image 3D Rotate Spin the scan about the center point Shift Move the scan left or right up or down without changing its angle or orientation Reset Return to the initial view of the scan Turntable Auto rotate the scan about the center point Completion Arrows Indicate an incomplete scan See Completion Arrows Presentation View Fill in holes for prese...

Page 74: ...p at a time Tap the up down left and right arrows of the icon to move the scan incrementally Maxillary Flip Maxillary Flip makes sure the motion of the wand in your hand is congruent with what you see on the touchscreen So if you move the wand left to right the image on the screen should also move left to right This feature is designed to make scanning the maxillary specifically the upper anterior...

Page 75: ...l un flip the live image and make it consistent once again with the motion of the wand Notes When Maxillary Flip is active the Select button on the wand itself will also activate the Home Base icon When Maxillary Flip is NOT active there is little effect on the image when you press the Home Base icon Inspection You can use the wand s camera to examine the field closely on the touch screen It s sim...

Page 76: ...of 118 Inspection video Inspection Mirror While inspecting the Lava C O S will automatically default to an appropriate mirror mode on for the upper arch off for the lower arch You can switch between mirror modes by touching this icon The Additional Scan Feature ...

Page 77: ... 3 Perform the scan 4 When done approve the scan as you would any other scan This scan is automatically added to the patient s case data to be uploaded to the lab Notes It is not the purpose of this feature to add extra scans of the prep Labs are not able to use this additional scan to identify the margin You can create only one additional maxillary or mandibular scan per case You can make an addi...

Page 78: ...nate Starting Wand Orientation Menu A similar menu of wand orientations is available for scanning the maxillary arch and anterior bite Note Alternate starting wand orientations apply only to the beginning of each scan not continued scans If you are continuing a scan resume scanning the area with the same wand orientation used for the original scan To display the menu touch the Wand Orientation but...

Page 79: ...tion therefore the starting orientation of your wand should likewise be perpendicular to the midline and facing the facial surface of a tooth But its position can be different In other words the wand can be facing another tooth it does not have to be the one illustrated on the menu The starting positions below would be acceptable because their orientations are the same as the one selected Acceptab...

Page 80: ...n move through the onscreen selection areas using the left and right arrows on the wand s keypad For example if you are on the Scan Review screen you can use this feature to save or delete a scan without having to lean over the patient to touch the screen Press the Select button on the wand to display the cursor Use the left right arrow buttons to move the cursor the green hand over your choice th...

Page 81: ...actice Scan button on the Home screen That displays the Scan screen A practice scan works the same way a normal scan does You can practice a scan and then review the resulting scan There is no prescription to fill out when scanning is done And when you leave the Practice Scan screen all scans are deleted Important note You cannot save a practice scan or send it to your lab ...

Page 82: ... must complete all three required scans for a case operative opposing and bite and select at least one prep To fill out an electronic prescription 1 Select the case for which you want to fill out a prescription If the system displays the Scan and Review screen instead of the Prescription screen touch the Prescription tab A blank Prescription screen for the patient is displayed Prescription screen ...

Page 83: ... Lab field to display the Lab selection list box then touch a specific lab to select it 4 Touch the Dentist field to display the Dentist selection list box Then touch the name of the dentist who will sign the prescription 5 Enter the information required including restoration type selected and missing teeth options for restoration materials shade selections etc notes for the restoration ...

Page 84: ...e these fields empty 6 Make sure all the information is correct then press the Sign button to display the Prescription Digital Signature keypad 7 Enter your PIN to sign the prescription The system automatically schedules the case to be sent for processing Your license number must also be part of your profile before you can sign prescriptions This number is entered in the License field of the Users...

Page 85: ...ouch the Delete button The Lava COS will ask you to confirm Save as Defaults You can use the Save as Defaults option on the prescription screen to save the current lab and restoration selections as your defaults In this way you don t have to re enter the same information for each prescription After you fill out a prescription select the Save as Defaults option When you fill out a subsequent prescr...

Page 86: ... system will display one of the following icons Icon Meaning The system is working properly The system cannot upload cases This may be because the Lava C O S is out of range Try moving the device closer to your wireless access point If that doesn t work call Customer Service This icon also may appear temporarily when the Lava C O S is reconnecting its Case Manager connection ...

Page 87: ...tem to shut down after the cases have been processed or shut down the system immediately If the operator chooses to shut down immediately for example to move the device out of the operatory processing will restart automatically the next time the device is plugged in and the system is powered up Note Cases do not get processed or uploaded when the device is shut down If you choose to shut down imme...

Page 88: ...en Just place the test fixture included with the Lava C O S at the time of installation over the tip of the wand as shown then press the Maintenance Check button The check only takes a few seconds Upon completion of the test you may continue with the process of logging out of or shutting down the system Note The test fixture has a magnetic back so it can be attached to the metal wand holster for s...

Page 89: ...ys in color Choose to scan the lower arch After the arch has been scanned the icon displays in color Select which bite to scan to create a registration After the bite has been scanned the icon displays in color Additional scan for making a review model to show design intent Identify a prepped tooth both by number and on the scan Start and stop a scan by pressing this button on the screen or on the...

Page 90: ...utton Use it to Use the wand s camera to inspect the field Similar to using an intra oral video camera Delete the last scan or all scans of a selected arch Warm up the wand to prevent fogging The wand will light for up to 2 5 seconds Proceed directly to Prep Selection screen ...

Page 91: ... size of the scan displayed on screen Rotate the scan about its center point Shift the scan left or right up or down Return to the initial view of the scan Auto rotate the scan about its center point Temporarily fills in holes to present the image of a complete scan for presentation Scan Rewind Rewind the scan in 10 second increments or back to last saved scan ...

Page 92: ...Oral Scanner User Guide Beta page 92 of 118 Margin Annotation Icons Icon Button Use it to Display the image in 3D Touch the scan to review the prep area Add a dot to the margin Remove a dot Magnify image without placing dots ...

Page 93: ...g The system is working properly The system cannot upload cases This may be because the Lava C O S is out of range Try moving the device closer to your wireless access point If that doesn t work call Customer Service This icon also may appear temporarily when the Lava C O S is reconnecting its Case Manager connection ...

Page 94: ... the elbow of your scanning arm bent at 90 degrees This is the most natural comfortable position to use for scanning and also helps keep the scanner aligned with the occlusal plane of the teeth You should also turn the patient s head to ensure the wand is aligned with the occlusal plane Hold the wand using the handshake grip see The Grip on the next page Use your non dominant hand as a fulcrum for...

Page 95: ...r dominant hand right hand for right handers as if preparing to shake hands with someone then press your palm against the side of the wand Grasp the wand so that your index finger extends along the side of the wand as pictured Anchor your other hand on the patient two possibilities are shown below Turn the wand with your dominant hand Handshake grip Alternate placement of supporting hand ...

Page 96: ...n scanning Keep the lens of the wand parallel to the surface you re scanning Working distance The wand has a working distance of 5mm to 15mm from the lens located at the tip of the wand For best scan quality keep the lens approximately 10mm above the surface being scanned as shown by the depth indicator Proper scanning distance 10 mm ...

Page 97: ...etails about the case including instructions on what if anything is required next Case in progress still requires user action e g a scan or a prescription Needs user s attention Case was modified at least 2 days ago but has not yet been signed The information for a signed case conflicts in some way with the information used by the system that uploads cases The case requires immediate attention or ...

Page 98: ...ESPE Lava Chairside Oral Scanner User Guide Beta page 98 of 118 The Lava C O S has successfully processed and uploaded the case This case was manually archived by an earlier version of the software pre 1 5 ...

Page 99: ...t screens are generally designed for the use of 3M ESPE Customer Service For example they may need to go to the Management screen to check the wireless connection or to get system information and messages from the unit There are some management features you will use occasionally for example adding a new user and assigning a name to the device Dental operators may make use of the screens under the ...

Page 100: ...118 Management screen Settings tab Office To edit the information on this screen press the Edit button then use the on screen keyboard to type in the information that has changed Required fields are marked with an asterisk Press OK when you ve completed the changes ...

Page 101: ...canner User Guide Beta page 101 of 118 Management screen Settings tab Device Name You can create a name for your Lava C O S This capability is helpful for distinguishing between multiple Lava C O S devices on your office s account ...

Page 102: ...rd to type in the relevant information Select OK when done Edit the information for a user by selecting the Edit button and typing in the new information Important Note This information will include the doctor s license number which is added to the License field This is required for signing electronic prescriptions To make a user active or inactive select the user name It will be displayed in red ...

Page 103: ...ot use the lab select the lab s name and press the Deactivate button 3M ESPE will update the list of available labs periodically and automatically If there is a lab your practice would like to add to the list please contact 3M ESPE customer support 3M ESPE updates the settings on the Lava C O S as needed on a daily basis To synchronize the data on your system promptly with that of 3M ESPE for exam...

Page 104: ...Lava Chairside Oral Scanner User Guide Beta page 104 of 118 Management screen Settings tab Localization This screen is used to select localization information for the system including time zone and tooth layout ...

Page 105: ...3M ESPE Lava Chairside Oral Scanner User Guide Beta page 105 of 118 Management screen System tab Messages System messages are displayed here ...

Page 106: ...3M ESPE Lava Chairside Oral Scanner User Guide Beta page 106 of 118 Management screen System tab System Info This screen displays a wide range of system information ...

Page 107: ...3M ESPE Lava Chairside Oral Scanner User Guide Beta page 107 of 118 Management screen System tab System State This screen displays information about the hardware of the Lava C O S ...

Page 108: ...rside Oral Scanner User Guide Beta page 108 of 118 Management screen System tab Operation Operational and safety guidelines for the Lava C O S are displayed here These are the same guidelines printed in this User Guide ...

Page 109: ...3M ESPE Lava Chairside Oral Scanner User Guide Beta page 109 of 118 Management screen System tab About This screen displays information about the system i e copyright and software information ...

Page 110: ...3M ESPE Lava Chairside Oral Scanner User Guide Beta page 110 of 118 Management screen Maintenance tab Wireless This screen displays information about the system s wireless connection ...

Page 111: ...l Scanner User Guide Beta page 111 of 118 Management screen Maintenance tab Verification Test This screen displays the last time the system verification test was run You can run the Verification Test at any time from this screen ...

Page 112: ...er Guide Beta page 112 of 118 Management screen Maintenance tab Maintenance Check This screen displays the last time the Maintenance Check was run You can also perform a maintenance check of the wand by following the on screen instructions ...

Page 113: ... User Guide Beta page 113 of 118 Management screen Maintenance tab Help Line If you need help with the system go to the Help Line button on this screen and call the Customer Support number You will be given instructions on how to proceed ...

Page 114: ...3M ESPE Lava Chairside Oral Scanner User Guide Beta page 114 of 118 Management screen Maintenance tab Logs Customer Support uses this screen to display system logs ...

Page 115: ... the wand you can press the left and right arrow buttons to move through menus when scanning You cannot however use any of the wand buttons to select areas on a scan Press the Select button on the wand to make a selection from an on screen menu If the Maxillary Flip feature is active the Select button mimics the on screen Home Base button ...

Page 116: ...a page 116 of 118 Support Contact Information 3M Company 10 Maguire Road Suite 310 Lexington MA 02421 General 1 781 541 5200 Customer Service and Support 1 877 SCAN LAVA 1 877 722 6528 Customer support email cossupport mmm com Lava C O S Serial Number ...

Page 117: ...vention 10 interference 11 12 radio 11 liability 17 log in 24 26 log out 26 maintenance 99 114 Maintenance Check 88 Make Defaults option 85 Management Screens 99 network connection 23 Pause Mode 45 power button 25 prep identify review approve 60 prescription 82 84 pre use check 23 Preview Mirror 77 Quick Reference Guide 8 Reset 73 Rotation Indicator 41 44 Safety 10 Safety Standards 16 Scan and Rev...

Page 118: ...lay 4 96 trademarks 1 6 training materials 6 Troubleshooting 6 turn on system 24 Turntable 73 upload cases 86 upload icons 86 vents 11 17 do not block 11 Video Frame box 41 Visual Cues 41 wand scanning wand 4 warnings 17 Warranty 16 wireless connection 23 wireless icons 93 zoom tools 41 ...

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