Technology That Helps Us Plan With Greater Detail.
Digital tools can support different stages of orthodontic care, from understanding the teeth and bite to planning treatment and reviewing progress.
Understanding Your Smile Beyond What We See
Orthodontic treatment begins with a careful assessment. Digital tools can provide additional information about the teeth and bite, helping support diagnosis, treatment planning and communication throughout the treatment journey.
Digital Records
Additional information can be captured to support assessment.
Treatment Planning
Digital records can help visualise and plan different treatment approaches.
Progress Review
Records and assessments can be used to review changes during treatment.
A Digital Look at Your Teeth & Bite.
Depending on the treatment and individual case, an iTero intraoral scanner may be used to create a digital representation of the teeth.
Digital scanning can provide a detailed view that may assist with assessment, treatment planning and patient communication.
Digital Scan
A detailed digital representation of the teeth.
Patient-Friendly Process
A modern scanning process without the need for traditional impression material.
Clearer Communication
Digital records can make it easier to explain different aspects of treatment.
Planning Around Your Individual Needs.
Orthodontic treatment starts with understanding your teeth, bite and overall treatment requirements.
Digital records can provide additional information that supports assessment and helps in considering suitable treatment approaches. The information gathered during consultation and assessment can then be used to discuss available options and plan the next steps.
Understand
Review relevant clinical and digital records to better understand your orthodontic needs.
Plan
Consider suitable treatment options based on your individual case and treatment goals.
Discuss
Explain the proposed approach and help you understand what to expect at each stage.
Digital Tools, Applied Where They Matter.
Digital technology can support different areas of orthodontic treatment depending on the patient's needs, treatment type and clinical requirements.
Digital records and tools can be incorporated where they are relevant to assessment, planning, communication or follow-up.
Braces
Digital records may support the assessment and planning of orthodontic treatment with braces.
Clear Aligners
Digital scans can form part of the records used when assessing and planning clear aligner treatment.
Children's Orthodontics
Digital records may assist in understanding developing teeth and bite when appropriate.
Adult Orthodontics
Digital tools can support assessment, treatment planning and communication for adult orthodontic cases.
The technology used is considered according to the individual case and the requirements of treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Find answers to some common questions about orthodontic consultations, treatment and follow-up.
Digital orthodontics refers to the use of digital tools and records to support different stages of orthodontic care, including assessment, treatment planning, communication and follow-up.
An iTero scan is a digital scan of the teeth created using an intraoral scanner. It produces a digital representation that can form part of the records used for appropriate cases.
Not necessarily. The records and digital tools used depend on the individual case, treatment requirements and clinical assessment.
Digital scans can provide additional information about the teeth and bite, which may assist with assessment, treatment planning and explaining different aspects of treatment.
Digital records may be used as part of the assessment and planning process for orthodontic treatment with braces, depending on the individual case.
Digital scans can form part of the records used when assessing and planning clear aligner treatment.
Digital records may be used for children when appropriate. The type of records required depends on the child's age, developing teeth, bite and clinical requirements.
Digital tools can support assessment, treatment planning and communication for adult orthodontic cases when they are relevant to the treatment.
No. Digital records and tools are used to support the overall assessment and treatment planning process. They are considered alongside clinical examination and other relevant information.
Not necessarily. The technology and records used can vary depending on the treatment and individual clinical requirements.
Every orthodontic case is different. Treatment options and recommendations are discussed after an appropriate clinical assessment.
Have Questions About Your Smile?
Every orthodontic treatment begins with understanding your concerns and individual needs. Book a consultation to discuss your options and learn what may be suitable for you.