Imaging 116 & 117

Improved font size and color enhance visibility.

Selected images are highlighted with a distinctive yellow frame, improving clarity and interactivity.

Double-clicking a yellow-highlighted image opens it in a focused Single-Image view for detailed examination.

Navigate through all images in a stack using the filmstrip view for streamlined navigation and image selection.

Single image in a stack (filmstrip view of stack is hidden by default; click the icon to expand the filmstrip view):

Two images in a stack (filmstrip view of stack is displayed by default):

The Show/Hide image information button has been relocated and renamed to “Light box mode.” This button is available while viewing images in Series mode (an entire template is displayed). The state of this button still controls whether the date and tooth numbers for each image in the series are available or not.

Previously, the button was at the top (orange icon indicated information was visible; gray icon indicated information was hidden):

Now, the button in on the left side of the lower toolbar (gray icon indicates information is visible; orange icon indicates information is hidden):

The zoom feature is temporarily unavailable in the template/series view but is planned for reintroduction in a later version.

The Settings button has been relocated, and additional options are now available.

Previously, the Settings button was located on the Tools tab; and the only option was Enable Video Acceleration.

Now, the Settings button is available whether the Images or Tools tab is selected; and the available options are as follows:

• Enable Video Acceleration
  
• Use Modality View
  
• Load full size images in templates
  

Notes:

• Enable Video Acceleration for Faster 2D Image Rendering. The Video Acceleration feature leverages WebGL (Web Graphics Library) to enhance the rendering speed of 2D images. WebGL is a JavaScript API based on OpenGL ES, which enables accelerated rendering by offloading processing tasks to the GPU (Graphics Processing Unit). While 3D images already use WebGL for rendering, this new feature extends the same technology to 2D images, significantly improving performance for filters and rendering tasks. By default, Video Acceleration is turned off to ensure compatibility with hardware that does not support WebGL. If the hardware is incompatible, enabling this feature could result in a black screen. With compatible hardware, enabling Video Acceleration provides a smoother, faster rendering experience for 2D images.
  
• The Load full size images in templates checkbox is selected by default to ensure that annotations and AI findings are visible in the template/series view.
  
• Dentrix Ascend Imaging remembers these user preferences for subsequent sessions.
  

1. Click the Settings button to open the Settings dialog box.

2. Select the Use Modality View checkbox.

3. Click Confirm.

Note: Dentrix Ascend Imaging remembers these user preferences for subsequent sessions.

The Modality view is now active.

Notes:

• The updated font size of image headers and the colors allow for enhanced visibility.
  
• Yellow corner indicators on image stacks indicate that additional images are available.
  
• The Narrow down the results field appears in the header so you can filter by date, tooth number, or deleted images.
  
• The tabs on the left navigation panel provide dedicated views for specific imaging modalities:
  
  • Intraoral X-ray – Displays all intraoral X-rays for the patient. This modality is selected by default, and the FMX 18 anatomical view is displayed by default. There are options for switching to an FMX 21 anatomical view, using a tiled view, and flipping the view.
    
  • Intraoral Color – Displays all intraoral color images for the patient. The FMX 18 anatomical view is displayed by default. There are options for switching to an FMX 21 anatomical view, using a tiled view, and flipping the view.
    
  • Extraoral X-ray – Displays all extraoral x-rays for the patient in a chronological tiled view.
    
  • Extraoral Color – Display all extraoral color images for the patient in a chronological tiled view.
    
  • 3D Volumes/CBCT – Displays all 3D Volumes/CBCT images for the patient in a chronological tiled view.
    
  • CAD/CAM/IOS – Displays all CAD/CAM/IOS images for the patient in a chronological tiled view.
    
  • Overview – Shows a snapshot of all the different modalities for the patient.
    

To filter images by specific criteria, do the following:

1. Click in the Narrow down the results field to view the available filters.

2. Set up any of the following filters:

• Date – To view the images according to a different date, select the desired date in the list under Show images taken on. To view all images that have been acquired on and after the selected date, select the All since that day checkbox. To view the images that were acquired only on the selected date, clear the All since that day checkbox.
  
• Show Deleted – To view deleted images so you can review or recover them, select this checkbox. To help you easily distinguish between deleted and normal images in the list of images, “Deleted – ” appears before the name of deleted images and series.
  
  Note: Viewing or restoring deleted images is only possible with the use of this filter.
  
• Teeth – To view images for specific teeth, select the desired teeth on the Tooth Chart. The tooth filter does not apply to intraoral photos that do not have tooth numbers assigned to them, extraoral X-rays (which apply to all teeth), and extraoral photos (which apply to all teeth). To clear all tooth selections, click (or tap) the Clear selected link.
  
• Show everything – To set the filter options to their default states and display all the patient’s images, including deleted images, click (or tap) the Show everything link.
  

3. Click the X in the upper-right corner of or anywhere outside of the Narrowing Down the Results menu to close the menu.

With the Intraoral X-ray tab selected, the FMX 18 anatomical view is displayed by default, with images organized by tooth number, and it provides a comprehensive overview of the patient’s dental anatomy. There are options for switching to an FMX 21 anatomical view, using a tiled view, and flipping the view.

Notes:

• Each image is assigned a slot based on the tooth number.
  
• For a slot with multiple images, the newest image is displayed at the top of each stack.
  

With the Intraoral X-ray (or Intraoral Color) tab selected, to change the view preferences, do the following:

1. Click the More Options button (three vertical dots):

2. Select the following options as needed:

• Anatomical – Displays images in an FMX 18 or FMX 21 layout, organized by tooth number.
  With this option selected, specify the following Preferences:
  • FMX 18 or FMX 21 – Select the layout type based on clinical needs.
  • Flipped – To flip the layout for an alternative viewing preference, select this checkbox.
    
• Tiled – Displays all images for a patient in chronological order with pagination.
  

3. Click Confirm.

Anatomical view of intraoral X-rays for an FMX 18:

Anatomical view of intraoral X-rays for an FMX 21:

Tiled view of intraoral X-rays:

The Single-Image view provides an isolated, focused view of a selected image. The view includes a filmstrip navigator for scrolling through all images in the stack and enhanced navigation controls for quick image selection.

With the Intraoral Color tab selected, the FMX 18 anatomical view is displayed by default, with images organized by tooth number. There are options for switching to an FMX 21 anatomical view, using a tiled view, and flipping the view.

With the Extraoral X-ray tab selected, all extraoral radiographs for the patient appear in a chronological, tiled view.

The Single-Image view provides access to a variety of tools for detailed analysis and editing, allowing for precise examination of extraoral radiographic data.

With the Extraoral Color tab selected, all extraoral color images for the patient appear in a chronological, tiled view.

The Single-Image view provides access to a variety of tools for detailed analysis and editing, enhancing the examination of extraoral photographs.

With the 3D Volumes/CBCT tab selected, all 3D volumetric and cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) images for the patient appear in a chronological, tiled view.

The Single-Image view provides access to a range of tools for detailed analysis and editing, allowing for precise examination of the volumetric data.

With the CAD/CAM/IOS tab selected, all CAD/CAM and intraoral scanner (IOS) images for the patient appear in a chronological, tiled view.

The Single-Image view provides access to a variety of tools for detailed analysis and editing.

With the Overview tab selected, a snapshot of all imaging modalities for the patient appear. Each modality is represented visually, allowing you to quickly assess available imaging data. Selecting a modality redirects you to the corresponding tab, enabling seamless access to detailed views and further functionality.