Invisalign Retainer; Is it normal to use a patients last Invisalign tray as a mold for a retainer?

October 1, 2015
Asked By:Toothy13 in Chandler, AZ

After I finished my Invsalign treatment, my dentist ordered my Invisalign retainer. No impressions were made. He simply ordered my last Invisalign tray to be used as the mold for the retainer. Is it normal to use a patients last Invisalign tray as a mold for a retainer? My dentist said that it will be tight at first but the fit is very ill-fitting. Is this normal?

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