Perform the Base Scan first, then proceed with scanning the PIM scanbodies.
- Tip Replacement Before PIM Scanning:
Remove the normal tip attached to the scanner and attach the PIM Guide.
The PIM Guide allows three levels of angle adjustment.
Level 1 (Default)
Level 2
Level 3
Angle
10°~20° (adjustable)
55°
90°
Recommended Use
Place the guide on the patient’s chin and use for upper/lower PIM scanning.
Place the guide on the patient’s chin and use for upper PIM scanning.
Place the guide on the patient’s philtrum and use for lower PIM scanning.
Used for PIM scanning without supporting the guide on the patient.
- Correct Positioning Of The PIM Guide:
Maintain a distance of 11 cm between the scanbodies and the scanner.
Use the support bar of the PIM Guide to keep an appropriate distance between the scanbodies and the guide.
While maintaining the correct distance between the scanbodies and the scanner, adjust the angle so that both the top and front unique patterns of the scan bodies are clearly visible.
It is important to position the guide so that all attached scanbodies are visible in the live view.
Make sure the scanbodies are not shifted to one side of the live view.
When the countdown begins, adjust the PIM Guide so that all scanbodies are clearly visible and centered in the live view.
If the PIM Guide is angled excessively or positioned so that only the front surfaces are visible, the scanbodies cannot be detected.
Avoid positioning the PIM Guide too high or too low.
2. PIM Scanbody Scan
When the countdown begins, adjust the position of the PIM Guide so that all scanbodies are clearly visible and centered in the live view.
If the scanner is held in a fixed position, the PIM scanbodies will not be detected.
Move the guide freely left/right and up/down to detect the scanbodies.
Once a scanbody is recognized, its dedicated pattern will appear on the screen.
The color of the pattern will gradually change from red → yellow → green.
Gently move the PIM Guide up/down and left/right until all scanbodies turn green.
In this case, it is recommended to move the scanner and the PIM Guide freely to keep the unique patterns of the scan bodies clearly visible, rather than holding them fixed in one position.
If the scanbodies are positioned deep intraoral,adjust the length of the PIM Guide to achieve proper scanning.
However, if the distance between the scanbodies and the scanner becomes too close, the scanner may fail to focus correctly on the pattern. Be careful to maintain an appropriate distance.
▶️ PIM Scanbody Scan Video
3. PIM Scanbody & Base Data Align Scan
Perform an alignment scan to align the scanbody with the edentulous base data.
Begin the alignment scan from the anatomical landmarks that serve as reference points for the edentulous area. (e.g., palatal rugae, retromolar pad)
During the alignment scan, focus on the top and front dedicated patterns of the scanbodies.It is not necessary to scan the entire surface of each scanbody.
End the scan once the scanbody data turns green, indicating that the datasets are successfully aligned.
