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How Are the Moldings Made for Invisalign?

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1 Doctor Answer | Asked by a.tucker1818 in sc
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Impressions are made for Invisalign

In order to manufacture the aligners, impressions are made of the patients mouth using a silicon based impression material in a special tray. Along with x-rays and other information from the patient, they are sent to the Invisalign site where they are scanned into a computer so that the patients mouth can be visualized as a computer image. Based on the doctors prescription for treatment, the technician formulates a treatment sequence that is approved by the treating doctor. Once the... more

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