Sending a Refinement to the 3Shape Design Services Platform for Design – 3Shape Design Services

Sending refinements for Clear Aligners cases is a process that ensures your patients receive the most accurate and comfortable treatment.

Here are some common reasons you might send refinements for Clear Aligner Cases:

Teeth Movement Not As Expected: In some cases, aligners may not move the teeth as expected, requiring refinements to ensure the teeth reach their desired position.
Missed or Delayed Treatment: If a patient misses wearing their aligners or fails to follow the treatment plan as prescribed, refinements may be necessary to bring their treatment back on track.
Fit or Comfort Issues: If the aligners aren’t fitting properly or are causing discomfort, refinements can help improve the fit, making the treatment more comfortable for the patient.
Inaccurate Initial Impressions or Scans: If the original impressions or scans didn’t fully capture the dental anatomy, refinements are necessary to correct any discrepancies and improve the fit of the aligners.
Changes in Treatment Goals: Sometimes, patients or doctors decide to adjust the treatment goals mid-course, requiring refinements to match the updated objectives for the patient’s smile.
Increased Patient Expectations: After seeing the initial results from their aligners, some patients or doctors may seek further refinement to achieve a more precise or aesthetically pleasing result.
Complex Cases Requiring Additional Adjustments: More complex cases, such as significant crowding or bite issues, may require refinements to ensure the treatment plan is fully realized and the patient's teeth align as needed.

For Refinements, we will always need:

1. Place your files in a folder

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2. Then right-click, send to compressed zipped folder

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3. Open Google Chrome and log in to your 3Shape Design Service Account: 

https://design.3shape.com/signin

4. Drag and drop or browse the .zip file into the platform.

Case instructions:

Indication - Clear Aligner Refinement (Full arch or anterior). As soon as you select this indication, the Turnaround time will auto-select to 72 hours.
Destination - In-House or Integrated Manufacturer
Name - Patient first + last name
Arches - Select one or both, or add in the case instructions the information.
Instructions - Any implants or crowns we need to know about.
Modifiers - If you are not sending the PDF RX.

Send the case for design: 

Once all steps have been completed, you are ready to send. Just click on the blue paper airplane to submit case by case, or click on "Send All Cases" to send several cases for design at the same time.

Once the case design is complete, it will be returned to you for review, with all files available for your approval.