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Is It Normal for an Ortho Not to Show Clinicheck File for Approval?

asked 2 years ago by Micpark79 in los angeles ca
Latest answer by Susan Goode Estep, DMD
Question viewed 295 times
Tags: protocol

3 answers to Is It Normal for an Ortho Not to Show Clinicheck File for Approval?

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Reviewing Clin-Check With the Patient

Typically, during the consultation phase, you and your doctor will discuss your goals for treatment. These goals will likely include your desires for the final appearance of your teeth/smile as well as your doctors desires for the function/health of your mouth/teeth/smile. Your doctor takes these goals into account when planning/designing the clin-check. It's possible that your doctor prefers to speed up the process by accepting the clin-check once it is in proper order. It often takes... more
Susan Goode Estep, DMD

Atlanta Cosmetic Dentist

www.atlantadentalspa.com

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Yes

Approval is not necessary, but may be a nice thing...  Many offices do NOT show the clincheck, as most patients don't know what is being shown, therefore seeing a clincheck serves little purpose. If viewing a clincheck means a lot to you, request seeing it in advance.
Lance Timmerman, DMD

Seattle Cosmetic Dentist
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Invisalign ClinCheck IS a GREAT way to get patients excited!

While it is not necessary to show your Invisalign Patients' their own ClinCheck for approval by them, it is a great way to give them an idea on the projected outcome Invisalign can provide. At my Orthodontic office, I almost never get their approval for ClinCheck but I ALWAYS send them an email with the Invisalign ClinCheck file for their information. It is always well received and patients love to see how the teeth are expected to change. With more competition in the orthodontic market... more
Todd Barnett, DMD

Akron Orthodontist

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