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Impressions or No Impressions?

asked 11 months ago by anon
Latest answer by Page Hudson, DDS
Question viewed 189 times
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I have a very high gag reflex so getting braces without impressions would be ideal. However, from what I have heard some offices that use Suresmile still take impressions. Are impressions needed or not with Suresmile?

4 answers to Impressions or No Impressions?

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Impressions

Suresmile uses computer technology (Computer aided design) to fabricate special wires that are custom bent for a particular patient. The manufacturer claims that this can shorten treatment time almost in half. There are several good systems out there and suresmile may not always be necessary. It can add extra expense. Out of the box "prescription brackets and wires" are sufficient for most cases. You can have optical impression instead of the... more
Lawrence Singer, DMD

Washington Cosmetic Dentist
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No need for impressions with SureSmile

Many orthodontists (and other dentists as well) are moving away from impressions. The technology is already there to basically get everything you need with digital computer technology. I am a Sure Smile provider, and I don't take impressions. I use what is called an OraScanner to get images of your teeth and gums that can then be used to fabricate the wire I use to move your teeth. The same type of scanner is starting to be used for Invisalign treatments as well,... more
Andrew Orchin, DDS

Washington Cosmetic Dentist
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Does Orthodontic Treatment with SureSmile Require Impressions?

SureSmile is a state-of-the-art treatment technique which uses CAD/CAM-like wire fabrication that can produce better results with less pain in a shorter amount of time (about 40% less!) All offices must provide a digital "model" of the teeth. Some scan the teeth. Some scan models. Some use data obtained in 3D radiographic scans. While it is possible that some office do not take impressions at all, most will at least need a set at the end of treatment for retainer construction. With... more
Greg Jorgensen, DMD, MS

Albuquerque Orthodontist
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No Impressions during the SureSmile process

In our office the SureSmile process is to obtain a three-dimensional scan of the patient’s teeth. This can be done with either a very accurate 3D x-ray machine (we have an iCAT) or an optical scanner called the OraScanner. This digital “impression” is then electronically forwarded to the technicians at SureSmile. Once the digital lab at SureSmile determines that the scan information is accurate, they pass it along to the modeling team. These technicians convert... more
Page Hudson, DDS

Oxnard Orthodontist

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