Computerized Orthodontic Imaging
In the past, orthodontic case planning often relied on physical impressions, where you had to bite down into plaster or, more recently, a plastic impression material. This process was not only uncomfortable but also prone to errors. Getting an accurate impression isn’t always easy, and if you’ve had an experience where the dentist had to try multiple times to get a good impression, you know how tedious it can be. This challenge is especially true if you’ve been numbed for a dental procedure or sedated due to anxiety.
However, at our dental practice, we now use advanced technology like the Trios or iTero digital scanner to take digital impressions of your teeth. This method is more comfortable, easier to master, and less affected by anesthesia or sedation. The iTero scanner is also fully compatible with Invisalign and includes advanced orthodontic planning software that enhances the speed and accuracy of your orthodontic treatment in Columbus, Ohio.
Plus, computer imaging allows us to start case planning right away and communicate more quickly with labs. This speeds up the process and allows you more opportunities to give input. And with our new 3D printer, we can even produce your retainer in-house, which can make it faster, more convenient, and cheaper, too.
Streamlined Visits
Another benefit of computerized orthodontics is that it takes some of the decision making out of your actual visits to the office. For traditional orthodontics, there’s often some on-the-fly planning and adjustment because results aren’t turning out as planned. This takes time both at that appointment and potentially at the end of your treatment.
With computerized orthodontics, we have the entire sequence mapped out from the beginning, which means that your visits can be streamlined. With Invisalign, it only requires a brief checkup to make sure you’re following the treatment plan and taking care of your teeth. You’ll then be given several aligners so you don’t have to return to our office for 6-8 weeks, compared to monthly tightening visits for traditional braces.
With Six Month Smiles, we are give preparation trays that lay out exactly what needs to be done at each of your appointments so we can get you in and out as quickly as possible.
Constant Improvement
Computerized orthodontics also allows us to continuously improve how we plan and deliver care across both orthodontics and cosmetic dentistry in Columbus, Ohio. In the past, orthodontists learned from individual cases over time, sharing insights with a small circle of colleagues before that knowledge slowly made its way into textbooks. While progress still happened, it moved at a much slower pace.
Today, computerized orthodontics allows treatment data to be pooled and refined in real time, helping improve results across a wide range of cases. If you choose Invisalign today, the technology behind it is dramatically more advanced than it was just a few years ago. Treatment approaches are constantly being adjusted to create better results for more patients—and they continue to improve.
That’s why if you were told in the past that Invisalign wasn’t the right fit for you, it may be worth getting a second opinion with today’s advanced technology.
Explore Digital Orthodontics in Columbus, OH
If you’ve been thinking about orthodontic treatment—or were previously told Invisalign might not be right for you—today’s technology may offer new possibilities. We invite you to explore your options with clarity and comfort. Call (614) 848-5001 to schedule a consultation at Firouzian Dentistry in Columbus, OH and learn what modern orthodontics can offer you.
