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Click below for more information on the required records for submitting a new Invisalign case.


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

Taking Better Photos for Patient Records - This short video provides tips and techniques for taking the required intraoral and extraoral photos required for Invisalign case submission.

 
Patient Photographic Records: Quick Start Guide (PDF) - This brief guide provides simple techniques for capturing all photos required for Invisalign case submission. Directions for creating a photographic template using the free Kodak software are also included.

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

 

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CE Test: "Photographic Documentation"


PVS ImpressionsAccess a wealth of resources to help you get the best results.

Due to the precise nature of Invisalign's treatment and manufacturing process, 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.

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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  
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† Video provided by The Heraeus Kulzer Company
‡Video provided by Dentsply Caulk
* Reference material and video provided by the 3M ESPE Company
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Additional Impression Resources

One Sheet - PVS Impression Issues - This guide shows the most common problems with PVS Impressions.

 
PVS Impression Overview - This brief guide provides important techniques for taking PVS impressions.

 
Impression Inspection Checklist - 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 - This self-paced interactive module reviews the most common reasons for rejected impressions.

 
Recommendations on Extraction Cases - Please review the following document before beginning a case that requires extraction with the Invisalign system.

 

PVS Bite RegistrationLearn how to take PVS bite registrations.

PVS Full Arch Bite Registration

Prescription FormFind our required forms and resources to help you complete them.

Invisalign Full Prescription Form Tutorial - This self-paced interactive tutorial provides step by step instructions for each question included on the prescription form for Invisalign Full.

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Invisalign Express form available online electronically VIP Login

X-raysView samples of required x-rays for case submission.

One full-mouth series x-ray and/or panoramic x-ray is required.


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