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

Question

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?

Kenneth A. Barton, DDS · Answer

If you are 100% happy with your final result, then it is normal procedure to order your vivera retainers from this aligner, without either new impressions or scans

Marissa Clemente, DDS · Answer

Thank you for your question.  As a top1% Invisalign provider, it is completely normal to order the retainer off the last aligner.  The retainers are usually tighter because they are a little thicker, they have to last longer then a regular aligner would.   Don't worry your dentist is following protocol. Your teeth should have been perfect with the last aligner and that is the mold used to hold them. I hope this helps

Kathryn Amanda Wilson, DDS · Answer

This is not normal. It should be the exact same fit as your last tray.You should be rescanned/impressed.

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