Aligner Therapy Treatment Steps - DIY (none) Case
If the patient will be treated with aligners only and you do not need assistance from our Digital Lab, select None for your case type and just create a simulation based on a diagnostic model. Use this simulation as your target, create the staged model sequence and then either:
- Order the aligners from Dentsply Sirona - Aligners are bagged and shipped to your practice. A fee is charged for each aligner.
- Order the staged models from Dentsply Sirona - Printed 3D models are boxed and shipped to your practice. A fee is charged for each stage in the series.
- Export the 3D data files for the staged models to your local lab. No fee is assessed. Your only cost is the original fee for the diagnostic model.
Here is an overview of the DIY process for each region.
DIY Aligner Process for United States and Canada
DIY Aligner Process for Europe
DIY Aligner Process for Australia, New Zealand, Japan and United Arab Emirates
Task Overview: DIY (none) Case
Here is an overview of the process for ordering the (none) case type.
1. Scan Dentition with Gingiva
When the patient is ready for aligner therapy, capture an unbonded therapeutic model with gingiva. Capture this scan at a patient appointment using the CEREC® Omnicam or a third party scanner that can provide surface data in .STL format, such as the iOC™ Scanner/iTero®, 3Shape TRIOS®, CS 3500, or 3M True Definition scanners.
2. Order the Diagnostic Model
Once the dentition has been scanned, you will need to upload the scan data into SureSmile and order the diagnostic model. The Digital Lab will produce the diagnostic model and send it back for your review within 2 business days.
3. Create a Treatment Simulation
This simulation represents the target, or desired treatment outcome of the aligner treatment.
4. Create Staged Models
Use SureSmile's automated staging tools to create a series of staged models that start with the diagnostic model produced in step 2 above and finish with the treatment simulation you created in step 3.
5. Order printed models or export STL files for your lab
After all of the staged models are generated for aligner therapy, order aligners, printed models or export staged models to create 3D files to send to your lab for appliance production.
Step-by-Step Instructions
The topics in this section give detailed step-by-step instructions for aligner therapy using a SureSmile Aligner Case.
Step 3 - Create the target model
Step 4 - Generate the staged model sequence
Step 5 - Review the staged model sequence
Step 6 - Assign Attachments Manually
Step 7 - Order aligners or printed models or export .STL files for your lab