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Invisalign is one of the greatest procedure we can now offer to patients. Impressions can take about 20 min. total to do upper and lower. It is possible that some distortion happened while taking the impression and Invisalign is asking for new ones. Do not feel discouraged, it happens , and because a computer scans this impression, it is easy to miss errors. This rarely happens but it is possible, keep it up and be patient with your dentist , feel proud that your are doing something great for overall oral health.
It is very important to get quality impressions for the best fitting and most successful Invisalign treatment. Normally one upper and one lower is needed, but they must be very well done. Don't be upset if your Invisalign provider feels a better impression is needed. If all goes well with care and Invisalign retiners (vivera) are chosen, no more impressions are needed. Sometimes in the middle or at the end of care, some improvements are needed and a set of refinement impressions are needed to create a series on new aligners to perfect the case. Good luck with your Invisalgin decision!
normally just an upper and lower to start. Depending on the complexity of treatment you may need some additional ones mid or near the end of treatment and finally you may need some at the end for retainers. Our office now has a light scanner machine that eliminates the need for impressions and more doctors will be adopting this technology as time goes by
Of all problems we correct as orthodontists, one of the more likely to be a recurring problem is a large diastema. To minimize this from happening, fixed retention is critical to assure the space stays closed. This is a small wire or bar that is bonded to the back of at least the two...
Clinchecks are part of the process of planning the treatment. It is what makes Invisalign Invisalign. I find most doctors do not offer their patients a preview of their clincheck. Whereas, I prefer all my patients to see it so we ask EVERYONE. Other doctors may only share clinchecks if...
If you went to a third ortho you'd likely get another opinion. Personally I feel comfortable using Invisalign as part or all of treatment for any patient. They key deciding factor for you will be how disciplined are you. If you are very successful at implementing new routine into...
