CE Test: "Photographic Documentation"

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   This is premium content to be viewed only by current Invisalign doctors and their staff. † 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 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.

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