Using the OrthoTrac Charting Module > Using the Treatment Card > Tx Card Tab

Using Aligner Tracking

In the Aligner Tracking area of the treatment card, you can view upper and lower aligner tray information for a patient. The number of rows displayed for each tray area reflects the number of aligners selected, up to a maximum of 80. As treatment progresses, the display updates to show the current aligner sequence.

The Original Series section of the Aligner Tracking tab estimates which tray the patient is using, based on the current date and relative to the instructions provided by the doctor for wearing it.

Aligner Tracking calculates when the last verified aligner tray was started and counts days relative to the system date. Each time the threshold for wearing the tray is met, the status is displayed for that aligner tray.

The tray that the patient is currently using is displayed in yellow. Trays that have been delivered to the patient but have not yet been verified are displayed in light green. After the tray is verified, the label color changes to dark green, as per the Legend section of the Aligner Tracking area.

• The Aligner Tracking area displays a diamond icon if IPR information has been entered for a tray. Click the icon to display an IPR summary. For more information, see Using Interproximal Reduction.

The information in the Aligner Tracking area is updated every time it is opened, so it always displays current results.

To edit aligner tracking information:

1. In the Aligner Tracking area, click Manage Aligners. The Manage window is displayed.

2. Use the following options to specify aligner options:

3. Brand

   Select the brand of the aligner tray being used for treatment from the drop-down box.
   

4. Is This a Refinement

   Select No or Yes for this field to indicate whether this aligner tray is a refinement. If Yes is selected, the Refinement # field becomes available. Select 1, 2, or 3 from the drop-down box.
   

5. Start Date

   Type the start date for this aligner tray in this field, or click the calendar icon to select the date.
   

6. # of Aligners

   Select the number of aligner trays that will be used from the drop-down box.
   

7. Delivered to Patient

   Type the range of days that this aligner tray will be worn by the patient.
   

8. Changing Trays Every

   Select the day interval for changing trays from the drop-down box.
   

9. Usage

   Select Full Time or Part Time to indicate whether this aligner tray will be worn by the patient all the time or for a shorter amount of time designated by the doctor.
   

10. Instructions / Notes

    Type additional treatment instructions and information in this field.
    

11. Same as Upper

    Select Yes to copy the information from the upper aligner to the lower aligner. Select No to enter information specific to the lower aligner.

    • If you select this tracking option, you must add details for both the upper and lower aligner trays.
      

3. Click Apply to save your changes or Cancel to discard them.

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