Clinical Resources — Nexus Connect Lab

CLINICAL RESOURCES

Basic Training Modules

Start here to understand the fundamentals.
These include Scan Gauge Kit contents, placement, scanning and verification.

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Workflow Videos

Watch the recommended scanning steps and analyzer use before your next case.
Check with your lab to confirm account access and necessary scans.

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Intraoral Scanner Instructions

For instructions related to specific intraoral scanners (IOS) with Nexus recommended protocols.

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Design Parameters

Understand the recommendations and limitations of Nexus bar retained final prosthetics.

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Looking for the recommended scans for your restorative case? Choose the protocol that best fits the current patient setup.

Patient has a screw-retained bridge/s

DUAL ARCH PROTOCOL

Patient is wearing a denture/s

DUAL ARCH PROTOCOL

Surgical/Immediate protocols may differ depending on lab workflow. Contact your lab for more information about immediate scans.

CLINICAL RESOURCES

SUGGESTED SCANS

Restorative (Final): Upper from Screw Retained

For patients with integrated implants and an existing screw-retained bridge on the upper arch.

7 Scans

2 Patient Photos

nexus-upper-arch

Patient Photos (2)

Pros. in-situ. Full-face, ears visible, relaxed bite, smiling. With and without retractors.

Foundation Scans (3)

Upper Prosthesis In-Situ

Upper Prosthesis In-Situ

Scan upper screw-retained prosthesis following standard IOS guidance.

Lower Dentition

Lower Dentition

Lower existing dentition following standard IOS guidance.

Bite Scan

Bite scan with existing prosthesis in-situ.

Scan to the midline for both sides to get the most detail of occlusal contacts (where permitted by the IOS).

Upper Prosthesis In-Situ

Lower Dentition

Bite Scan

Upper Arch Scans (4)

Upper Scan Gauge Scan (L to R)

Upper Scan Gauge Scan (L to R)

Left to right Scan Gauge scan of the upper arch, ensuring placement in close proximity.

Save each scan separately and export.

Upper Scan Gauge Scan (R to L)

Upper Scan Gauge Scan (R to L)

Right to left Scan Gauge scan of the upper arch, ensuring placement in close proximity.

Save each scan separately and export.

Existing Prosthesis Extra-Oral Scan

Existing Prosthesis Extra-Oral Scan

Existing upper prosthesis with Scan Analogs placed in the greatest AP spread scanned extra-orally 360°.

Upper Tissue Scan

Upper Tissue Scan

Upper tissue scan using narrow scan bodies in greatest AP spread.

Upper Scan Gauge Scan (L to R)

Upper Scan Gauge Scan (R to L)

Existing Prosthesis Extra-Oral Scan

Upper Tissue Scan

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CLINICAL RESOURCES

SUGGESTED SCANS

Restorative (Final): Lower from Screw-Retained

For patients with integrated implants and an existing screw-retained bridge on the lower arch.

nexus-upper-arch

7 Scans

2 Patient Photos

Patient Photos (2)

Pros. in-situ. Full-face, ears visible, relaxed bite, smiling. With and without retractors.

Foundation Scans (3)

Upper Dentition

Upper Dentition

Scan existing dentition following standard IOS guidance.

Lower Prosthesis In-Situ

Lower Prosthesis In-Situ

Scan the lower arch with prosthesis in-situ following standard IOS guidance.

Bite Scan with Prosthesis In-Situ

Bite Scan with Prosthesis In-Situ

Bite scan with existing prosthesis in-situ.

Scan to the midline for both sides to get the most detail of occlusal contacts (where permitted by the IOS).

Upper Dentition

Lower Prosthesis In-Situ

Bite Scan with Prosthesis In-Situ

Lower Arch Scans (4)

Lower Scan Gauge Scan (L to R)

Lower Scan Gauge Scan (L to R)

Left to right Scan Gauge scan of the lower arch, ensuring placement in close proximity.

Save each scan separately and export.

Lower Scan Gauge Scan (R to L)

Lower Scan Gauge Scan (R to L)

Right to left Scan Gauge scan of the lower arch, ensuring placement in close proximity.

Save each scan separately and export.

Existing Prosthesis Extra-Oral

Existing Prosthesis Extra-Oral

Existing lower prosthesis with Scan Analogs placed in the greatest AP spread scanned extra-orally 360°.

Lower Tissue Scan

Lower Tissue Scan

Lower tissue scan using narrow scan bodies in greatest AP spread.

Lower Scan Gauge Scan (L to R)

Lower Scan Gauge Scan (R to L)

Existing Prosthesis Extra-Oral

Lower Tissue Scan

WATCH VIDEO INSTRUCTIONS

CLINICAL RESOURCES

SUGGESTED SCANS

Restorative (Final): Upper & Lower Arches from Screw Retained

For patients with integrated implants and existing screw-retained bridges on both arches.

nexus-dual-arch

Dual Arch Total:

11 Scans

2 Patient Photos

Denture in-situ. Full-face, ears visible, relaxed bite, smiling. With and without retractors.

Foundation Scans (3)

Upper Prosthesis In-Situ

Upper Prosthesis In-Situ

Scan upper screw-retained prosthesis following standard IOS guidance.

Lower Prosthesis In-Situ

Lower Prosthesis In-Situ

Scan lower screw-retained prosthesis following standard IOS guidance.

Bite Scan

Complete bite scan with both prosthesis in-situ, when scanning, continue up until the midline on each side (where permitted by the IOS).

Upper Prosthesis In-Situ

Lower Prosthesis In-Situ

Bite Scan

Upper Arch Scans (4)

Upper Scan Gauge Scan (L to R)

Upper Scan Gauge Scan (L to R)

Left to right Scan Gauge scan of the upper arch, ensuring placement in close proximity.

Save each scan separately and export.

Upper Scan Gauge Scan (R to L)

Upper Scan Gauge Scan (R to L)

Right to left Scan Gauge scan of the upper arch, ensuring placement in close proximity.

Save each scan separately and export.

Existing Prosthesis Extra-Oral Scan

Existing Prosthesis Extra-Oral Scan

Existing upper prosthesis with Scan Analogs placed in the greatest AP spread scanned extra-orally 360°.

Upper Tissue Scan

Upper Tissue Scan

Upper tissue scan using narrow scan bodies in greatest AP spread.

Upper Scan Gauge Scan (L to R)

Upper Scan Gauge Scan (R to L)

Existing Prosthesis Extra-Oral Scan

Upper Tissue Scan

Lower Arch Scans (4)

Lower Scan Gauge Scan (L to R)

Lower Scan Gauge Scan (L to R)

Left to right Scan Gauge scan of the lower arch, ensuring placement in close proximity.

Save each scan separately and export.

Lower Scan Gauge Scan (R to L)

Lower Scan Gauge Scan (R to L)

Right to left Scan Gauge scan of the lower arch, ensuring placement in close proximity.

Save each scan separately and export.

Lower Existing Prosthesis Extra-Oral Scan

Lower Existing Prosthesis Extra-Oral Scan

Existing lower prosthesis with Scan Analogs placed in the greatest AP spread scanned extra-orally 360°.

Lower Tissue Scan

Lower Tissue Scan

Lower tissue scan using narrow scan bodies in greatest AP spread.

Lower Scan Gauge Scan (L to R)

Lower Scan Gauge Scan (R to L)

Lower Existing Prosthesis Extra-Oral Scan

Lower Tissue Scan

WATCH VIDEO INSTRUCTIONS

CLINICAL RESOURCES

SUGGESTED SCANS

Restorative (Final): Upper from Denture

For patients with integrated implants and an existing denture on the upper arch.

5 Scans

2 Patient Photos

nexus-upper-arch

Patient Photos (2)

Denture in-situ. Full-face, ears visible, relaxed bite, smiling. With and without retractors.

Foundation Scans (3)

Upper Denture - 360° Stabilized with Wash

Upper Denture - 360° Stabilized with Wash

First, scan the facial surface only of the denture in the Upper scan window.

Then, add impression material and stabilize in the patients mouth.

After the bite scan, remove carefully and continue scanning the Denture 360° including the impression made on the intaglio surface - This serves as the tissue reference.

Lower Dentition

Lower Dentition

Lower existing dentition following standard IOS guidance.

Bite Scan (Denture Stabilized)

Bite Scan (Denture Stabilized)

Scan the bite with the denture stable, ensure no movement that could distort the bite scan data (particularly between left side and right side scans).

Upper Denture - 360° Stabilized with Wash

Lower Dentition

Bite Scan (Denture Stabilized)

Upper Arch Scans (2)

Upper Scan Gauge Scan (L to R)

Upper Scan Gauge Scan (L to R)

Left to right Scan Gauge scan of the upper arch, ensuring placement in close proximity.

Save each scan separately and export.

Upper Scan Gauge Scan (R to L)

Upper Scan Gauge Scan (R to L)

Right to left Scan Gauge scan of the upper arch, ensuring placement in close proximity.

Save each scan separately and export.

Upper Scan Gauge Scan (L to R)

Upper Scan Gauge Scan (R to L)

WATCH VIDEO INSTRUCTIONS

CLINICAL RESOURCES

SUGGESTED SCANS

Restorative (Final): Lower from Denture

For patients with integrated implants and an existing denture on the lower arch.

nexus-upper-arch

5 Scans

2 Patient Photos

Patient Photos (2)

Denture in-situ. Full-face, ears visible, relaxed bite, smiling. With and without retractors.

Foundation Scans (3)

Upper Dentition Scan

Upper Dentition Scan

Upper existing dentition following standard IOS guidance.

Lower Denture - 360° Stabilized with Wash

Lower Denture - 360° Stabilized with Wash

First, scan the facial surface only of the denture in the Lower scan window.

Then, add impression material and stabilize in the patients mouth.

After the bite scan, remove carefully and continue scanning the Denture 360° including the impression made on the intaglio surface - This serves as the tissue reference.

Bite Scan (Denture Stabilized)

Bite Scan (Denture Stabilized)

Scan the bite with the denture stable, ensure no movement that could distort the bite scan data (particularly between left side and right side scans).

Upper Dentition Scan

Lower Denture - 360° Stabilized with Wash

Bite Scan (Denture Stabilized)

Lower Arch Scans (2)

Lower Scan Gauge Scan (L to R)

Lower Scan Gauge Scan (L to R)

Left to right Scan Gauge scan of the lower arch, ensuring placement in close proximity.

Save each scan separately and export.

Scan Gauge Scan (R to L)

Scan Gauge Scan (R to L)

Right to left Scan Gauge scan of the lower arch, ensuring placement in close proximity.

Save each scan separately and export.

Lower Scan Gauge Scan (L to R)

Scan Gauge Scan (R to L)

WATCH VIDEO INSTRUCTIONS

CLINICAL RESOURCES

SUGGESTED SCANS

Restorative (Final): Upper & Lower Arches from Denture

For patients with integrated implants and existing dentures on both arches.

nexus-dual-arch

Dual Arch Total:

7 Scans

2 Patient Photos

Dentures in-situ. Full-face, ears visible, relaxed bite, smiling. With and without retractors.

Foundation Scans (3)

Lower Denture - 360° Stabilized with Wash

Lower Denture - 360° Stabilized with Wash

First, scan the facial surface only of the denture in the Lower scan window.

Then, add impression material and stabilize in the patients mouth.

After the bite scan, remove carefully and continue scanning the Denture 360° including the impression made on the intaglio surface - This serves as the tissue reference.

Upper Denture - 360° Stabilized with Wash

Upper Denture - 360° Stabilized with Wash

First, scan the facial surface only of the denture in the Upper scan window.

Then, add impression material and stabilize in the patients mouth.

After the bite scan, remove carefully and continue scanning the Denture 360° including the impression made on the intaglio surface - This serves as the tissue reference.

Bite Scan (Dentures Stabilized)

Bite Scan (Dentures Stabilized)

Scan the bite with the dentures stable, ensure no movement that could distort the bite scan data (particularly between left side and right side scans).

Lower Denture - 360° Stabilized with Wash

Upper Denture - 360° Stabilized with Wash

Bite Scan (Dentures Stabilized)

Upper Arch Scans (2)

Upper Scan Gauge Scan (L to R)

Upper Scan Gauge Scan (L to R)

Left to right Scan Gauge scan of the upper arch, ensuring placement in close proximity.

Save each scan separately and export.

Upper Scan Gauge Scan (R to L)

Upper Scan Gauge Scan (R to L)

Right to left Scan Gauge scan of the upper arch, ensuring placement in close proximity.

Save each scan separately and export.

Upper Scan Gauge Scan (L to R)

Upper Scan Gauge Scan (R to L)

Lower Arch Scans (2)

Lower Scan Gauge Scan (L to R)

Lower Scan Gauge Scan (L to R)

Left to right Scan Gauge scan of the lower arch, ensuring placement in close proximity.

Save each scan separately and export.

Lower Scan Gauge Scan (R to L)

Lower Scan Gauge Scan (R to L)

Right to left Scan Gauge scan of the lower arch, ensuring placement in close proximity.

Save each scan separately and export.

Lower Scan Gauge Scan (L to R)

Lower Scan Gauge Scan (R to L)

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