The 5 Minute Trick to Align 3Shape Scans - ep 0052

What happens when your design looks perfect… but doesn’t fit in the mouth? In this video, Brandon Smith, CDT, walks through a powerful digital workflow to realign a full CAD design from a stone model to new intraoral scans without starting from scratch. Instead of wasting hours redesigning a case, you’ll learn how to use 3Shape’s additional scan tools to digitally remount and align multiple datasets, saving time while improving accuracy. This is an advanced but essential technique for any dental CAD technician working with implants, intraoral scans, and full-arch restorations. In this video, you’ll learn: • How to fix misfit cases using new intraoral scans • Step-by-step scan alignment inside 3Shape • How to merge, align, and reposition CAD files • Why digital remounting is more accurate than traditional methods • How to save hours by reusing existing designs If you’re tired of restarting cases from zero, this workflow will change how you approach digital dentistry. 00:00 – The problem: great design, bad fit in the mouth 00:32 – Why traditional impressions failed 01:00 – New intraoral scans and additional data received 01:30 – Challenge: different scan positions in space 01:50 – Creating a “dummy order” to fix scans 02:30 – Why workflow setup doesn’t matter in this step 03:00 – Importing initial scan into 3Shape 04:00 – Using the Additional Scans tool 05:30 – Loading and organizing multiple scans 06:00 – Critical tip: keep all scans on the same jaw 06:45 – Preparing for scan alignment 07:30 – Merging stone model + CAD design into one file 08:50 – Saving combined scan for alignment 10:20 – Aligning CAD + stone model to intraoral scan 11:30 – 3-point alignment technique explained 12:40 – Verifying alignment with temporary and opposing 13:00 – Aligning remaining scans step-by-step 14:20 – Bringing all data into the same position 15:00 – Bite registration using temporary bridge 16:00 – Final alignment of CAD design 17:00 – Comparing original vs aligned design 18:00 – Adjusting occlusion and tissue fit 19:00 – Saving the aligned design correctly 20:00 – Time saved vs redesigning from scratch 21:00 – Digital remount vs traditional workflows 23:30 – Accuracy advantages of digital alignment 25:00 – Real-world applications and use cases 26:00 – Final thoughts and workflow importance Connect with us at https://www.rebel3d.com   / rebel3ddental     / rebel3ddental     / rebel3d   #3ShapeDesign #DigitalDentalWorkflow #DentalTechTips #DentalLabWorkflow #CADDesignDental #Dental3D#DentalInnovation #DentalLabEducation #DentalSoftware