Orthodontic Advancements

• Higher Quality Treatments
  Traditionally, there is prep work involved before braces are put in, such as multiple x-rays and intraoral photographs, as well as the gag-inducing alginate impression that so many patients hate. These steps are important and cannot be skipped because they allow the orthodontist to create an individualized treatment plan on a case-by-case basis. At Success Smiles Orthodontics these steps are eliminated. At Success Smiles Orthodontics, experts use the 3D Scanner to scan each tooth, as well as the layout of the gum and the mouth. The scanner will create a digital mold while the 3D Printer converts the digital mold into a solid mold made of resin material. Printed molds are more accurate than the old-time goopy molds. This means that the retainers, braces or clear aligners will have a better and more reliable fit to your teeth. They will be perfectly customized to your mouth, down to a few hundred micrometers. The whole process of scanning only takes about 5 minutes. Once the scan has been completed, the orthodontist at Success Smiles Orthodontics will be able to view the images together with the patient and can even see a simulation of the braces or clear aligner treatment being considered.
• Patient Experience
  This really gets the patient excited about the process because they better understand the treatment plan and can see the desired results. It also means that the orthodontist and patient knows everything about the materials used in the appliances and that increases overall safety and peace of mind for everyone. This data can then be sent wirelessly to the 3D Printer where the professionals print a 3D resin model, create the necessary appliance, and have it back to the office in about a week.
• Customized to You
  Unlike traditional braces, the brackets and braces are 3D printed exclusively for the patients mouth, allowing the experts at Success Smiles Orthodontics to map a pathway to a better, healthier smile based on the needs of the individual patient. Some patients may require additional appliances to reach an ideal result for a perfect smile.
• Easy Creation and Replacement
  Traditionally, appliance construction involves using plaster to make a stone model of the teeth, then sending the models through the mail for construction of the appliances. Though reliable, it ultimately adds 2 to 3 more appointments for patients which means weeks of waiting. 3D Scanner and Printer is able to do it within hours without having to take a new impression of the teeth! Lost your retainer? With the 3D Scanner and Printer all the orthodontist at Success Smiles Orthodontics would need is notification and a new retainer could be made the same day.