SureSmile vs. Traditional Braces
Unlike Traditional orthodontic treatment, which relies on plaster models and X-rays, SureSmile provides your orthodontist with a detailed 3-D computer model of your teeth to plan your individual tooth movements throughout the treatment process.
By using customized SureSmile archwires, your orthodontist can move each tooth to the target position in a more direct path than with traditional braces. With the efficiency of SureSmile, you’ll spend less time in braces and have high-quality results.
SureSmile Treatment
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Conventional Treatment
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1. SureSmile creates a 3-D computer model of your bite by using advanced imaging technology to scan your teeth.
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1. In Traditional orthodontics, a doctor uses a plaster model and 2-D x-rays to determine a general treatment plan.
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2. With the 3-D model, the doctor can now see your teeth and how they fit together from any angle.
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2. The finishing positions for your teeth are developed over time by viewing progress at frequent monitoring visits.
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3. Once your treatment plan is determined, SureSmile directs a robot to bend a Shape-Memory Alloy archwire according to your doctor’s prescription.
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3. Archwires are bent by hand at chairside during each appointment, requiring continuous re-adjustment over the course of treatment.
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