Introduction
How scans support aligner workflows from consult to delivery
Modern digital orthodontics begins with the scan. The transition from physical silicone impressions to 3D diagnostic models changes how clinicians communicate with patients, plan custom cases, and verify manufacturing specifications at scale.
A highly detailed, accurate scan guarantees predictable movement staging, which directly translates to fewer emergency mid-treatment corrections and a reduced overall refinement rate.
Technology
What scanning replaces, and what it doesn’t
Taking physical polyvinyl siloxane (PVS) impressions was once a painful rite of passage for orthodontic patients. Intraoral scanning bypasses the physical material mess entirely, producing instant digital records ready for immediate design.
Phase 01
Stage 1: Initial consult and records
Taking physical polyvinyl siloxane (PVS) impressions was once a painful rite of passage for orthodontic patients. Intraoral scanning bypasses the physical material mess entirely, producing instant digital records ready for immediate design.
