We use custom-made clear aligners to help patients enjoy even smiles. To create these aligners, we employ advanced technology, which offers a number of benefits over traditional impression materials. Let’s look at how we create Invisalign® aligners for our Woodland Hills, CA, patients.
iTero® Scanning
In order to create aligners that fit comfortably and offer accurate smile correction, we need to take impressions. The iTero® scanning device contains a digital camera at the end of a wand, which allows us to gather multiple detailed images in a short amount of time. The 3D digital images allow our team to create a model of the smile and understand the best path for improving misalignment. We then create a set of clear aligners that will be practically invisible when worn.
Benefits of Digital Impressions
First, going digital means you don’t need to bite down on molds filled with a messy material. Not only do they taste bad, they also trouble patients with gag reflexes. Creating the images takes only a few minutes and hastens the treatment planning process. We also create an image to show you what your smile may look like following treatment. You enjoy more accurate treatment and in about a year, a straighter smile.
The Invisalign® System
Once we create the aligners, you will wear them for 20 to 22 hours a day, removing them only for meals, when brushing or flossing, or special occasions. Over the course of a year to 18 months (on average) your teeth will be gradually repositioned, creating a more even and attractive smile. No need for braces and no need for messy molds. If you have any questions about the digital planning process, or about the Invisalign® aligners, then contact our team today. We want to help you obtain a healthier smile with clear orthodontics.
Talk To Woodland Hills Dental Arts About Digital Impressions
Using advanced technology, we create accurate and precise impressions. Schedule a consultation by calling Woodland Hills Dental Arts in Woodland Hills, CA, today at (818) 347-5124. We also proudly work with patients from Thousand Oaks, Westlake, Encino, Sherman Oaks, and all other surrounding areas.