What is a photo evaluation? 📸
A photo evaluation is a service you can order from Orthosnap, completely free, to get an estimate of the length and cost for a patient case. There is no cost to the doctor, and it comes with a complimentary smile animation
Many doctors use this tool to discuss clear aligners with patients before expending time and effort on a full case workup. It takes less time and helps you convert more cases.
Many patients will only decide to accept treatment if it meets their criteria of affordability and timeline. Therefore, the doctor can simply collect some photos of the patient's teeth and submit the case to get an estimate and animation.
What kind of photos do we need?
Orthosnap needs intra-oral and extra-oral photographs. They don't need to be absolutely perfect, as in the example below, but it is recommended to make your best effort to provide as clear of a view of dental anatomy as possible.
Intra-oral - Occluded anterior, right side, left side, upper arch, & lower arch
Extra-oral - Patient's face at rest, smiling, and profile
What happens next?
After you've presented the photo evaluation to your patient and answered all their questions, they'll offer you some indication if they accept, request modifications, or reject clear aligner therapy completely.
If the patient rejects, please cancel the case by going to the Orthosnap portal, clicking on the patient, and selecting the 'Actions' button in the upper right corner > 'Cancel case'
If the patient requests revisions, please schedule a clinical call to revise the case. Also found in the Orthosnap portal, click on the patient, and select 'Actions' > 'Schedule a clinical call'
If the patient accepts treatment, please complete the missing parts of your clear aligner workup: scans, photos, radiographs, and Rx, while your patient is in the chair. Then from the Orthosnap portal, patient page, there will be an 'Order Aligners' button in the Required Actions box.
The portal will walk you through adding any missing necessary information and files to complete the case submission.
Comparing Animation Outputs: Photo Evaluation 🆚 New Patient with Impressions
This overview explains the exact difference between the two animation types generated in the treatment platform.
Photo Evaluation 📸
If you submit a Photo Evaluation, you will receive a video file (.mp4) via email. This basic animation is for review purposes only and can be viewed by both your team and our manufacturing team. You can access it directly from the email or through your Doctor Portal messages.
Photo Evaluation.mp4
New Patient Case with Impressions 🆕
Generates a full 3D treatment animation using digital or physical impressions. This animation displays precise tooth movements, each stage of treatment, and the projected final result. It is used for complete case planning and aligner manufacturing.
Once the patient decides to move forward based on the Photo Evaluation and pricing, you can proceed by submitting a New Patient case order and sending us the impressions for that patient.
The image below shows where you can view the 3D treatment animation once we’ve received your order along with the patient’s impressions.
Need help managing this case? Schedule a call with your clinical account manager to collaborate on this case.