ClearPilot® - Using the Dr. Edits 3D Controls Tool

ClearPilot Version 10.0

Dr. Edits 3D Controls Description and Features

The Dr. Edits 3D Controls Tool is a variety of interactive tools and features designed for precise customization and evaluation of ClearCorrect treatment setups. It allows you to visually manage tooth movements, add treatment features, and adjust Treatment Setups to align with the treatment goals for your patient.

In this article we will provide information about the available 3D Controls which include:

Individual and Multi-Tooth Movement

Individual and Multi-Tooth Movement is a tool in ClearPilot that allows you to move an individual tooth or multiple teeth to a desired position.

3D Controls for Tooth Movement enables the following tooth movements:

Int./Ext.

This button moves the selected tooth with an intrusion or extrusion movement.

Trans. L/B

This button moves the selected tooth with a lingual (L) or buccal (B) translations movement.

Trans. M/D

This button moves the selected tooth with a mesial (M) or distal (D) translation movement.

Tip M/D

This button moves the selected tooth with a mesial (M) or distal (D) tipping movement.

Tq. L/B

This button moves the selected tooth with a lingual (L) or buccal (B) torquing movement.

Rot. M/D

This button moves the selected tooth with a mesial (M) or distal (D) rotation movement.

Locked/Unlocked

This button will lock a tooth into place, restricting movement.

Once you make your desired edits and provide instructions related to your changes, submit them in ClearPilot and the technician will adjust the setup to reflect your requested edits.

Using the 3D Compass Tool

The 3D Compass tool allows for precise manipulation of teeth in the Treatment Setup.
It features directional arrows for vertical, horizontal, and depth movements, along with rotation controls to enhance visualization and accuracy.

You can adjust the default rotation during 3D edits for better control over crown and root adjustments and hinge rotations.

After selecting a tooth, black dots will appear on each side, allowing you to change the center of rotation from the tooth's center to the tip of the crown or mesial/distal sides for more targeted movements.

Rotation Root Movement

Selecting the distal point and rotating allows for hinge rotation along with mesial in and out movements, providing greater control over the outcome.

Selecting the crown tip directs the movement closer to the root position.

Using the Movement Chart for Tooth Movement

When utilizing the Individual Tooth Movement tool, the proposed movement suggested by the technician will be displayed in gray on the Movement Chart within the Treatment Setup.

The current change being implemented by the clinician will appear in teal.

You can also select the cell in the Movement Chart to type in a numerical value for movement.

Dr. Edits: Engagers

The Dr. Edits: Engagers tool in ClearPilot allows you to customize engagers within your Treatment Setup.

You can select and make changes to engagers with the following options:

Tooth

Select the tooth where you want the engager placed.

Orientation

Vertical or Horizontal

Type

Standard or Extended-beveled

Position

Buccal or Lingual

Size

2 mm, 3 mm (default), or 4 mm

Depth

Based on orientation:
Vertical: 1.00 mm (default) or 1.25 mm
Horizontal: 0.75 mm (default) or 1.00 mm

Engager Position

Adjust by rotating and/or translating the engager

Once you make your desired engager edits and provide instructions related to your changes, submit them in ClearPilot and the technician will adjust the setup to reflect your requested edits.

 

Dr. Edits: Cutouts

The Dr. Edits: Cutouts tool in ClearPilot allows you to customize the placement and type of cutouts within your Treatment Setup.

You can select and adjust the following options:

Tooth

Select the tooth you want the cutout placed on

Shape

Choose the shape of the cutout:
Button (default)
Slit

Position

Choose the surface position for the cutout:
Buccal (default)
Lingual

Once you make your custom cutout placements and provide instructions related to your changes, submit them in ClearPilot and the technician will adjust the setup to reflect your requested edits.

Please note that button cutouts cannot be added to the lingual surface of anterior teeth.

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Dr. Edits: Bite Ramps

The Dr. Edits: Bite Ramps tool in ClearPilot allows you to customize the placement and type of bite ramps within your Treatment Setup.

You can select and adjust the following groupings:

Anterior

Upper Incisors
Upper Incisors and Canines
Upper canines only

Posterior

Lower molars or Premolars only

Once you make your bite ramp edits and provide instructions related to your changes, submit them in ClearPilot and the technician will adjust the setup to reflect your requested edits.

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IPR Editing: Direct Collision/Space Edits

The Dr. Edits: IPR – Direct Collision/Space Edits tool in ClearPilot allows you to customize IPR within your Treatment Setup.

Individual Edits

To make individual IPR edits, click on flags to adjust space between teeth in millimeters:
Teal = spaces
Red = collisions
White = no contact/null

Multiple Edits

For multiple IPR edits, select the teeth and choose one of two methods:
Uniform Space: Apply the same space to all selected teeth.
Equal Distribution: Distribute the space equally among the selected teeth.

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Dr. Edits: Tilt/Cant

The Dr. Edits: Tilt/Cant tool in ClearPilot allows you to edit the position of the 3D Model in all axes, allowing you to accurately reflect the jaw position to perform specialized adjustments to fit the patient’s facial lines and profile.​

The tool allows the following movements:

Tilt

Adjust the 3D model's angle to precisely align it with the patient's profile for accuracy.

Cant

Angulate the model laterally to match specific anatomical features, ensuring a customized and realistic view.

Rotation

Adjust the orientation of the 3D model by rotating it to achieve midline orientation.

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Dr. Edits: Bite Jump Editing

The Dr. Edits: Bite Jump tool in ClearPilot provides precise control over the jaw's positioning through an adjustable bite jump simulation.

This feature allows for a more accurate visualization of potential treatment outcomes, especially when incorporating advanced techniques like surgery or elastics. All movements are measured in millimeter increments and applied exclusively to the mandible.

The tool allows the following movements:

Retrude/Protrude

Adjust Retrusion/Protrusion movement in millimeter increments.

Up/Down

Adjust Up/Down movement in millimeter increments.

Tilt

Applies forward/backward tilting of the mandible.

Cant

Controls side-to-side tilting, to represent occlusal plane canting or asymmetries.

Rotate left/Rotate right

Enables mandibular rotation around a vertical axis for midline corrections or asymmetric cases.

Left/Right

Simulates lateral mandibular shifts.

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Dr. Edits: Arch Editing

The Dr. Edits: Arch Editing tool in ClearPilot enables precise, segmental adjustments to the arch position, ensuring controlled movement without compromising the arch shape. It also allows you to expand and visualize both the upper and lower target arches.

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Making Changes to Edits Made Using ClearPilot 3D Controls

Let's look at how to adjust, revert or undo edits made to the Treatment Setup using the 3D Controls tool:

Method	Details
Individual Tooth Movement toolbar	Clicking on the Single Arrow Icon allows you to undo movements and reset it to the technician’s proposed position Click on the Double Arrow Icon allows you to reset the tooth to its original position before treatment
Features toolbar	Clicking on the Trash Icon to delete any feature shown on the image.
Using the Arrow icons	Click on the left arrow icon to undo your most recent edit Click on the right arrow icon to repeat your most recent edit Click on the left arrow icon with an X to delete all edits made using the 3D Controls. A pop-up message will appear asking you to confirm the removal of all edits or cancel the action

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Conclusion

Using ClearPilot's 3D Controls, you have access to powerful tools for developing customized treatment plans. These controls empower clinicians to adjust their Treatment Setups to precisely align with the unique goals of each patient.

At ClearCorrect, we are dedicated to enhancing your experience and equipping you with the necessary resources to advance your practice.

Other related articles you may find helpful:

• ClearPilot™ - Introduction and Use
• ClearPilot - Treatment Setups Best Practices
• ClearPilot - FAQs

For more detailed training on how to use ClearPilot and the 3D Control tools, please visit Ortho Campus.

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