PhotosLearn which photographs are required and tips to achieve best results.

Patient Photographic Records: Quick Start Guide (PDF)
This brief guide provides simple techniques for capturing all photos required for Invisalign case submission.

Interactive Photography Demonstration (Video)
This brief animated tutorial reviews required photos, helpful photo tips and techniques, tips on selecting a camera, and submitting your photos.

Taking Better Photos for Patient Records (Video)
This five minute video demonstrates how to take the pictures required for Invisalign case submission.
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CE Test: "Photographic Documentation"

Full Arch ImpressionsResources to help you get the best results, whether you use PVS material or digital scans

Due to the precise nature of Invisalign's treatment and manufacturing process, full arch impressions are required. You have two options for taking impressions for Invisalign treatment:

• Digital impressions with the iTero/iOC scanner
• PVS impressions

About Digital Impressions with the iTero/iOC scanner

Choosing digital impressions with the iTero/iOC scanner has many potential benefits over traditional PVS impressions including:

• Better patient experience
• Reduced ClinCheck Treatment Plan turnaround time
• Better fitting aligners**
• Reduced consumable costs
• Virtually eliminating rejected impressions

Current iTero/iOC customers:

• View scanning help resources
• To submit your digital impression, visit the Invisalign Doctor Site

Prospective iTero/IOC customers

• Learn more about the many benefits of digital scanning.

** Data on file with Align Technology

About PVS Impressions

Impressions must be taken using PVS material. Any other materials, such as polyethers (Impregum) or alginates (Jeltrate), are currently not acceptable. These PVS impressions will later be scanned and transformed into detailed 3-D computer images that will be the basis for treatment planning as part of the Invisalign process. It is therefore crucial that this important record-taking step is done carefully.

Commonly-Used Impression Techniques One Step: Full Putty Arch with Light Body† Two Step: Putty Dam with Medium Body‡ One Step: Heavy Body with Light Body* Two Step: Heavy Body with Light Body   CE Test: "PVS Impressions" † Video provided by The Heraeus Kulzer Company ‡Video provided by Dentsply Caulk * Reference material and video provided by the 3M ESPE Company Align Technology does not endorse any particular vendor and customers are free to purchase impression products from the vendor of their choice. INVISALIGN®, CLINCHECK®, and ALIGNTECH™, among others, are trademarks of Align Technology, Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Additional PVS Impression Resources One Sheet - PVS Impression Issues (PDF) This guide shows the most common problems with PVS Impressions. Impression Inspection Checklist (PDF) This quick reference guide provides an easy to use checklist of what to look for when taking PVS impressions for Invisalign treatment to ensure quality results everytime. Troubleshooting Common Issues with PVS Impressions (Video) This self-paced interactive module reviews the most common reasons for rejected impressions. Recommendations on Extraction Cases (PDF) Please review the following document before beginning a case that requires extraction with the Invisalign system.

Prescription FormResources to help you complete the Invisalign prescription form.

Optional Records

PVS Bite RegistrationLearn how to take PVS bite registrations.

X-raysView samples of x-rays, optional for submitting a case.

A full-mouth series x-ray and/or panoramic x-ray is optional.