Full Arch Hybrid Worklow
🖥️ Step-by-Step Guide
Digital Full Arch Workflow
Single arch example (upper arch) — tap each stage to expand details, and choose your path at decision points.
1
Visit 1
Initial Records
For a single arch case (example: upper arch), capture the foundational scans that establish vertical dimension and opposing occlusion for proper articulation.
Required Scans
- Scan upper gums (edentulous arch)
- Scan lower teeth or existing denture in place
- Order a bite registration
Alien Bite Block / Wax Rim
Wax rim bite block to properly articulate upper & lower arches for full arch restorations.
2
Visit 2
Bite Capture & Design Submission
In-Office Steps
- Place the fabricated bite rim in the upper arch
- Have the patient bite down naturally
- Record the bite
Extraoral Scanning
- Remove bite and mount onto upper 3D printed model
- Occlude with 3D printed lower arch
- Scan occluded 3D printed arches outside of the mouth
Intra-Oral Scanning
- Install MUA abutments
- Place the MUA Scan Body or Photogrammetry Scan Bodies onto abutments to capture implant placements
- Scan upper with scan bodies in place
💡 Not sure about your scan accuracy? If you're using intra-oral scans, you can order a verification jig to confirm your tissue scan isn't overstitched. This ensures implant positions are captured correctly before moving forward. Photogrammetry scans do not need this step.
Verification Jig for Full Arch Hybrid
Verify intra-oral scan accuracy and implant position before committing to your final design.
DESS MUA Scan Bodies
Precision scan bodies for accurate implant position capture during intra-oral scanning.
Choose Your Path
3
Visit 3
Try-In Appointment
Verification Checklist
- Seat the printed full arch try-in
- Verify esthetics, phonetics, midline, occlusion, and VDO
- Make adjustments if necessary
What's the Outcome?
4
Visit 4
Delivery Appointment
Once your try-in is approved, order your final prosthesis. Verify fit, occlusion, and esthetics one last time before delivery.
Order Your Final
Alien Full Arch Hybrid Zirconia
Final zirconia full arch hybrid prosthesis — milled from Alien HT Zirconia rated at 1,200 MPa.
Alien iBar — Titanium Support
Full arch with a milled titanium bar substructure for maximum strength and passive fit.
Important Notes
- Ensure scan bodies are fully seated before scanning
- Always verify occlusion prior to submission
- Label files clearly — Upper, Lower, Bite, Scan Bodies
- Maintain consistent vertical dimension throughout workflow