1. Impression-free with 3D scanner

During the initial consultation, we record the patient's particular concerns and wishes or the requirements of the respective malocclusion. For this purpose, we make an impression-free scan of the dental arches. We then analyse the teeth, jaws and temporomandibular joints as well as the facial symmetry and smile in detail. A major advantage of invisible braces is the relatively good predictability of the results. These are visualised using a 3D computer model. This allows us to give our patients a rough idea of what the final result might look like.

2. Planning and smile visualisation

If you decide to undergo treatment with us, the next step is to create an X-ray and photo documentation based on the intraoral scan that has already been taken, which we use to create a precise plan of the desired result. In complex cases, the ideal tooth position is even projected onto a photo of the patient's face (smile visualisation in the simulator) to give an idea of the final result. This makes it easier for patients who are unhappy with their anterior aesthetics and for whom resin build-ups, veneers or crowns are planned later to get an impression of what would be possible. This visualisation provides a better idea, especially for patients who have anterior teeth that are too small or gaps between the teeth.

A 3D computer simulation is generated on the basis of this planning, which we discuss with our patients. This also shows the extent of the ASR (see below for details) as well as the position and number of necessary attachments.

ASR or approximal enamel reduction: Tooth substance is removed in planned areas to a maximum extent of 0.5 mm. This is necessary, for example, to create space in the case of crowding in order to ensure correct alignment of the teeth. This is often the method of choice if you want to avoid having a tooth extracted. The reduced interdental spaces are always smoothed by us and treated with a special sealant.
Attachments: Small, barely visible, tooth-coloured plastic buttons. They are needed for specific tooth movements, for example to rotate a tooth. They are removed at the end of the treatment. This is how the attachments are bonded:

Once the 3D model simulation is satisfactory for the dentist and patient, the transparent dental splints are ordered.

3. Fitting of the aligners

Some time later, the aligners are handed over together with the bonding of the attachments and special instructions on wearing time and care.

The video shows a summary of the procedure:

Would you like a shorter treatment time? Light accelerated orthodontics - accelerated orthodontics - allows us to significantly reduce the wearing time of the splints. Feel free to talk to us about this in the practice!

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