FREE CHECKLIST

The Essential Checklist to Eliminate Scan Remakes Before They Happen

15 lab-tested checkpoints you can verify in 30 seconds so you can submit with confidence — without worrying about remakes, adjustments, or guessing games with your lab.

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15 Critical Checkpoints — IOS Scan Checklist

FREE CHECKLIST

15 Critical Checkpoints to Verify Before Sending Your Next Scan to Your Lab

Built from analyzing thousands of real cases at DSD Lab — the exact pre-send protocol that virtually eliminates remakes. Enter your details below to download instantly.

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WHAT'S INSIDE

Everything You Need to Send Lab-Ready Scans

The 30-Second Pre-Send Protocol

Learn the single verification habit that catches the #1 issue DSD Lab sees across thousands of cases — before you hit send.

Mesh Quality Diagnosis in 3 Checks

Quickly identify resolution problems, blur, distortion, and dangerous auto-filled holes that your scanner won't warn you about.

Bite Registration: What "Correct" Actually Looks Like

Visual side-by-side comparison showing exactly how occlusal collision vs. gaps vs. accurate bite appear — and what each means for your restoration.

Sharp vs. Blurry Margins — The Visual Test

See the exact difference between a finishing line your lab can work with and one that forces them to guess, plus the fix for each scenario.

The Implant Case Trifecta

Three implant-specific verifications — scan body positioning, photogrammetry for 4+ units, and CBCT-to-STL alignment — that prevent the most expensive remakes.

Print-and-Laminate Ready

Designed to live at your scanning station as a physical reference your entire team can run through in 30 seconds before every case.

"The difference between a smooth case and a frustrating remake often comes down to 30 seconds of verification before you hit send."

— DSD Lab, after analyzing thousands of cases

WHO IS THIS FOR

This Checklist Is Built For You If...

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General Dentist

You've invested in an intraoral scanner but still get cases kicked back or remade — and you're not sure what you're doing wrong in the scan itself.

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Prosthodontist / Restorative Specialist

You handle complex multi-unit and implant cases where scan precision is critical — and you know bite registration and scan body positioning are where most errors hide.

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Digital-Forward Practice Owner

You're committed to a fully digital workflow and want a standardized quality protocol your team can follow at the scanning station to reduce costly rework.

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Dental Assistant / Scanner Operator

You're often the person actually performing the scan and want a clear, printable reference to verify quality before the doctor reviews and sends.

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Is this really free? What's the catch?

Completely free. DSD creates educational resources to help dental professionals improve their digital workflows. You'll receive the checklist immediately, and we may send you related content — you can unsubscribe anytime.

Does this checklist work with my specific scanner brand?

Yes. These 15 checkpoints are scanner-agnostic — they apply to every major intraoral scanner on the market. The verification principles are universal regardless of whether you use iTero, TRIOS, Medit, Primescan, or any other system.

Is this only for crown and bridge, or does it cover implants too?

Both. Checkpoints 1–12 cover all restorative scan submissions, and Checkpoints 13–15 are specifically dedicated to implant cases — including scan body verification, photogrammetry protocol, and CBCT-to-STL alignment.

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