Should attachments be left on when impressions are made for Invisalign mid-course correction?

March 25, 2014
Asked By:Sad in O.C.

I am on Invisalign aligner 19 out of 29 for my uppers and my teeth stopped tracking so my ortho said I needed a mid course correction. When his assistant took a new set of impressions for my teeth the attachments were left on and not removed prior to the impressions. Was this proper procedure?

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April 28, 2014

Answer: Midcourse correction

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April 3, 2014

Answer: Atachemnts removal

April 3, 2014

Answer: Atachemnts removal

March 30, 2014

Answer: Yes

March 30, 2014

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March 30, 2014

Answer: Attachments left on?

March 30, 2014

Answer: Attachments left on?