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lacking.6 Without records, communication with the laboratory can be even more limited. Com- municationtoolsmustbeemployed7, 8 toprovide information so that laboratory technicians can satisfy laboratory requisitions. Lack of infor- mation results in guesswork, assumptions and incorrect dental work that is ultimately returned to the dental laboratory.9 _Background: MaxAlign The MaxAlign application (Max; Whip Mix) is a communication tool for the clinician that captures essential patient information. It is a tablet-based technology that offers a unique set of records, enabling the accurate mount- ing of casts complete with a patient image. Max provides a calibrated photograph with clinical information and a novel technique for the mounting of casts. This case report will explore the effective use of Max to acquire clinical information that is vital for the labo- ratory, third-party insurance, the clinician and the patient. _Clinical protocol A healthy 36-year-old female patient with a non-contributory medical history presented for consultation regarding elective anterior aesthetic treatment. Records consisted of algi- nate impressions using stock trays, which were poured in JADE STONE (Whip Mix), and utili- sation of Max. The Max app was downloaded onto a Samsung tablet (provided) and launched (Fig. 2). Patient information was input (Fig. 3). The tablet was positioned in the tablet clamps (provided) and the clamps were tightened to ensure a vertical orientation (Fig. 4). The tablet must be placed such that the Samsung logo is on the right, so Fig. 3_Patient information. Fig. 4_Tablet stand. Fig. 5_Patient–tablet position. Fig. 6_Max capture mode. Fig. 4 Fig. 6Fig. 5 Fig. 3 I special _ mounting of casts 08 I CAD/CAM 3_2015