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Checklist: 3D scanning and digital impression
How the further education is structured when you specialise
3D scanning is faster than plaster casting but requires the same care. A poor scan produces a model that does not match reality – and this may not be discovered until the aid is to be tested.
- 01Calibrate the scanner according to the manufacturer's instructions before you start the day
- 02Ensure even, glare-free light around the body part
- 03Place the user in the correct load or rest position
- 04Ask the user to keep still during scanning – movement causes distortion
- 05Scan from multiple angles with complex geometry eg a foot with high arch
- 06Review the 3D model for holes or noise before closing the session
- 07Name and save the file with user ID date and body part according to the clinic's system
- 08Back up the file before transferring it to the CAD program
| Error source | Consequence | How to avoid it |
|---|---|---|
| Movement during scanning | Distorted model | Use support or holding point for the user |
| Uneven light. | Holes in scanning data | Use even lighting and avoid shadows |
| Incorrect loading | Incorrect shape of foot or leg | Scan in the position the aid will be used in |