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Using Interproximal Reduction

The interproximal reduction (IPR) functions enable you to track IPR. You can plan IPR for future contacts, and view IPR procedures that have been performed.

• IPR functionality is disabled in Comment Only Charting.

Diamond icons in the aligner tracking area are displayed when IPR is part of the treatment plan for patients with aligners. To view a summary of IPR information from the aligner tracking area of the treatment card, click a diamond icon. A summary including date, doctor, contact, millimeters, and notes information is displayed.

• You can also use IPR for patients that are not being treated with aligners.

For more information on managing aligners, see Using Aligner Tracking.

To track interproximal reduction:

1. In the patient's chart, click the Tooth Chart tab. The Tooth Chart view is displayed.

2. Select Show IPR. The IPR overlay is displayed.

The IPR overlay includes diamond icons that represent the contacts, and a legend that shows possible IPR states, such as None, Planned, Performed, and Both planned and performed.

3. Select the diamond icon associated with the tooth numbers you want to designate for IPR. The Planned/Completed window is displayed.

The window includes a diamond icon that displays the selected contact numbers and jaw quadrant, as well as the following fields:

3. DoctorSelect the doctor performing the IPR from the drop-down list.

4. SeriesThis field is populated if the IPR is part of a series of trays associated with an aligner patient, such as Refinement 1. If the IPR is not part of a series, this option is grayed out.

5. Tray #If the patient is using aligner trays, this IPR field is populated. To change the tray number, select an option from the drop-down list. If the patient's treatment does not include aligners, this option is grayed out.

6. mmSelect the increments for the interproximal reduction from the drop-down list.

7. NotesType notes relating to the interproximal reduction in this field.

4. Click the + icon. The information now displays as Planned.

5. To change the IPR status to Completed, click the check icon.

6. To edit the IPR information, click the pencil icon.

7. To delete the IPR information, click the X icon.

5. To save the IPR information for this contact, click Apply. The tooth chart is displayed with the updated IPR icon.

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