Invisalign results depend on the provider experience with the software

Lance Timmerman, DMD answers: Invisalign results depend on competence of provider?

Am I correct in assuming that your Invisalign results are only as good as the provider giving the service? Should the dental assistant be the one bonding the attachments and monitoring the case? This happened to a friend of mine and now I am concerned about finding the right dentist.


Lance Timmerman, DMD
27 days ago
By Lance Timmerman, DMD - Seattle Cosmetic dentist

The fee is for the proper treatment planning and monitoring effects of the aligners.  The clincheck sometimes shows movements that don't happen, and an experienced provider will be able to resubmit the case until they feel that what is proposed is what will happen, although it is still guesswork.

Much of the recare visits can be delegated, so bonding of attachments and changing aligners do not always include doctor participation.  There are SOME things that must be done by the doctor, but not everything.

Web reference: http://www.bestseattledentist.com
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