📘 How to Send Digital Scans From Sirona CEREC

Overview

Sirona CEREC scanners (Primescan, Omnicam, Bluecam) can export digital impression files that you can upload directly to CAE Dental. This guide walks you through how to export STL files from CEREC, how to package them correctly, and how to submit them with your case.

🦷 Supported CEREC Systems

CAE Dental accepts scans from all Sirona systems:

• CEREC Primescan
• CEREC Omnicam
• CEREC Bluecam
• CEREC AC / CEREC SW
• CEREC Connect (export workflow)

All systems can export STL, which is required for sending cases to CAE Dental.

📂 Step‑by‑Step: Exporting STL Files From CEREC

1. Complete Your Scan in CEREC

Scan:

• Upper arch
• Lower arch
• Bite registration

Make sure:

• No holes or missing anatomy
• Bite aligns correctly
• Scans are trimmed cleanly

2. Go to the “Administration” or “Export” Tab

Depending on your software version, this may appear as:

• Export
• File → Export
• Administration → Export Model
• Share → Export

3. Choose “Export as STL”

Select:

• Model (STL)
• Export Model
• Export to Folder

CEREC will generate STL files for:

• Upper arch
• Lower arch
• Bite (if supported by your version)

4. Select the Files You Want to Export

Make sure you export:

• Upper jaw STL
• Lower jaw STL
• Bite STL (if available)

If your version does not export a bite STL, you can still upload the upper and lower scans — CAE Dental will align them manually if the scans are clean.

5. Choose a Save Location

Save the files to:

• Desktop
• USB drive
• Network folder
• Cloud folder (OneDrive, Dropbox, etc.)

Use simple, clean filenames such as:

• Upper.stl
• Lower.stl
• Bite.stl

Avoid patient names in file names for PHI protection.

6. (Optional) Zip the Files

If you have multiple files or photos, create a ZIP folder.

Example ZIP contents:

• Upper.stl
• Lower.stl
• Bite.stl
• Photos (optional)

ZIP files upload faster and keep everything organized.

📤 Uploading Your CEREC Files to CAE Dental

1. Log In to Your Account

Go to caedental.com → My Account → New Order

2. Select the Product Type

Choose:

• Crown
• Bridge
• Implant restoration
• Splint
• Denture
• Full‑arch
  …or any other service.

3. Upload Your STL Files

Use the upload fields to add:

• Upper STL
• Lower STL
• Bite STL
• Photos (optional but recommended for anterior cases)

4. Add Case Notes

Include:

• Shade
• Material
• Occlusion instructions
• Implant system (if applicable)
• Aesthetic preferences

Clear notes = faster turnaround.

5. Submit the Case

Once submitted, your case enters the design queue.

⚠️ Common Issues With CEREC Exports

Avoid delays by checking for:

• Missing bite scan
• Holes in the scan
• Untrimmed excess tissue
• Incorrect arch orientation
• STL files not included
• Patient names in file names (PHI)

🚀 Tips for Best Results

• Always export STL, not proprietary CEREC formats
• Capture clean margins and full anatomy
• Use PLY only if your CEREC version supports it (most do not)
• Upload shade photos for anterior cases
• Keep file names simple and PHI‑free