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Radford Dentist Stephen McCuin DDS
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Stephen McCuin DDS |
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The Technology Behind Invisalign®
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You may wonder what goes on at Invisalign® between the time
that your dentist takes impressions of your
teeth and when you receive your first set of aligners. State of
the art computer technology plays a vital role in the process.
In fact, Invisalign's® high-volume, customized manufacturing
process is the first of its kind in the world. The diagram below
shows some of the ways advanced computer technology fits into
the Invisalign®. |
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To ensure a high degree of accuracy throughout
the process, impressions are taken of your teeth by
your doctor. |
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Your doctor sends Invisalign® your impressions
which are used to make plaster models of your teeth. |
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Using advanced imaging technology, Invisalign®
transforms your plaster models into a highly
accurate 3-D digital image. |
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From your approved ClinCheck file, Invisalign®
uses laser scanning to build a set of actual models
that reflect each stage of your treatment plan. |
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Using the Internet, the doctor reviews your
ClinCheck file - if necessary, adjustments to the
depicted plan are made. |
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A computerized movie - called ClinCheck® -
depicting the movement of your teeth from the
beginning to the final position is created. |
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Your customized set of aligners are made from
these models, sent to your doctor, and given to you.
You wear each aligner for about two weeks. |
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After wearing all of your aligners in the
series, you get the beautiful smile you’ve always
wanted. |
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