IMETRIC ICam Full-Arch Workflow: What the System Measures
IMETRIC describes the system as a photogrammetry workflow that captures ICamBody positions. The output must then be combined with the tissue, opposing arch, bite, restorative design, and case documentation required by the chosen laboratory workflow.
Calibration is part of measurement
The current IMETRIC instructions call for calibration before measurement. That step belongs in the case protocol with a clear response when calibration does not complete or the device reports a problem.
Keep calibration equipment protected, track device and accessory condition, and train users to distinguish setup, calibration, capture, and export. Skipping a step because the schedule is busy defeats the purpose of a precision system.
ICamBodies are measurement components
Use the exact ICamBodies, screws, and handling protocol required for the system. Seating, cleanliness, damage, line of sight, and movement can affect the measurement workflow.
The team should inspect components before use, follow current reprocessing instructions, and record any seating uncertainty. A complete-looking capture cannot correct a component that was not fully seated.
Preserve positional data
IMETRIC's current instructions discuss positional export formats and warn that converting precise positional information into surface geometry can introduce degradation. The laboratory and design software should use the recommended data path for the configured workflow.
Before go-live, send a test case through capture, export, secure transfer, import, design, and verification. Confirm file naming and the identity of every dataset so records are never assigned to the wrong arch or patient.
Define the handoff
A complete handoff states which system created each record, the implant and component references, capture conditions, bite method, tissue scan, provisional information, photos, and any uncertainty observed chairside.
Dentcore can help configure ICam bundles and accessories. The clinician and laboratory should jointly approve the capture and acceptance protocol before using it for production.