Digital scanning revolutionising patient experience
Invisalign is one of the newest, most innovative teeth straightening options on the market. Using the latest in technology and dental materials, Invisalign straightens teeth in a highly discreet manner. Traditional teeth straightening often involves metal brackets and wires, which although highly successful, compromise the way you look. Since the apparatus are fixed in place, you have to commit fully to a lengthy process of straightening with this system. However, Invisalign are created from clear plastic, 3D printed to fit your teeth perfectly. The aligner, rather than brace, is almost invisible and completely removable. With the invention of a precise scanning system, straightening can be achieved with pinpoint accuracy with Invisalign iTero. In London, Dr Graham Tinkler offers this service to enhance patient experience.
Why, In London, Invisalign iTero improves treatment
The process of printing your Invisalign series of aligners starts with taking images of your mouth. Traditionally, impressions will have been made using dental putty to provide measurements for aligner production. The putty itself has a slight taste and consistency that some people find unpleasant. The iTero scanner takes images of your mouth without the need for impressions and therefore dental putty, enhancing patient experience. In addition, the scanner creates pinpoint accurate 3D images.
The advantage of iTero precision and 3D images
Thanks to the imaging process, you and Dr Graham Tinkler will have access to complete, 3D images of your mouth. This makes visualising the end result possible, so you can see what Invisalign can create for you before you even begin. In addition, the series of aligners that will need to be printed to achieve this result, can be charted with pinpoint accuracy by Dr Tinkler at the clinic in London. Invisalign iTero scanning cuts down any adjustments or additional treatments many patients require for treatment when iTero scanning is not employed.
Receiving your Invisalign
Once your Invisalign are printed, you will have a first fitting appointment. We will discuss care and use during this appointment. You can then start the straightening process by wearing your first aligner. Only removing them for cleaning, eating and drinking, they need to be worn for 7-10 days, replacing them for the next in the series after this time frame.