Definition A two step impression is when an impression is taken twice, the first time with heavy/medium body, then when that material is set, the second step is to add light body over the VPS putty for another impression. Uses Impressions are taken when submitting a case and whether you take one-step or two-step impressions is […]
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The Following is a comprehensive list of the specific impression problems and procedural errors, their causes and how to avoid them. We will also show you the image of the impression itself compared to its digital model, for increased clarity of each issue. Impression problems Voids Bubbles Thin walls Double imprints (aka Shifts) Pulls Tears […]
Definition Desirable vs. undesirable undercuts Mosby’s Dental Dictionary defines an undercut as “the portion of a tooth that lies between its height of contour and the gingiva, only if that portion is of less circumference than the height of contour.” Undercuts exist because of natural tooth morphology and contours. Aligners rely on these naturally-occurring desirable undercuts for normal […]
Creating a Shipping Label After you have created the order in the Doctor Portal and selected PVS impressions as the option for 3D Models, complete the following steps to finish submitting the order. 1. Once you click “SUBMIT” you’ll be taken to the patient’s case page. If your submission is incomplete in any way, it […]
Overview ClearCorrect’s Collaborate Suite enables you to share cases with colleagues, streamlined office workflows (practice team) and TPO services. Your whole ortho workflow can be transformed through more robust teamwork with ClearCorrect’s Collaborator Suite. Collaborators Collaborate with mentors or connect with a Treatment Planning Optimization service provider. Build your ortho team to collect clinical feedback on […]
What are Treatment Preferences? Treatment Preferences are a great way to communicate to ClearCorrect technicians your preferred approaches to treatment. When the Technician creates a treatment setup for review in ClearPilot, they will do so using a set of default Treatment Preferences if you have not customized your preferred approach. To customize your preferences for […]
What is TPO? TPO stands for “Treatment Planning Optimization”. TPO services providers will evaluate each malocclusion case and use our treatment planning software ClearPilot to optimize your setup considering the patient’s dental conditions, your treatment preferences, and your treatment goals. TPO providers help you plan for the most effective and efficient treatment possible while minimizing […]
What is TPO? TPO stands for “Treatment Planning Optimization”. TPO services providers will evaluate each malocclusion case and use our treatment planning software ClearPilot to optimize your setup considering the patient’s dental conditions, your treatment preferences, and your treatment goals. TPO providers help you plan for the most effective and efficient treatment possible while minimizing the […]
Overview As a ClearCorrect provider, you will need to submit various types of orders during your patient’s treatment. This article details the steps for creating each type of order. For in-depth guidance and tips on case submission, we encourage you to join one of our eLearning courses in Ortho Campus, where you’ll find comprehensive instructions […]
The wear schedule, i.e. the length of time the patient wears each set of aligners, you give to your patient is entirely up to you. You’ll be able to request a 1-week, 2-week, or 3-week wear schedule, and dispense as many aligners as you see fit at each appointment. If you do not select a […]