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Advanced Ortho Technology
The Tech Needed to Ensure Precise, Personalized Care
At our practice, we’re proud to offer advanced orthodontic technology designed to improve your experience and results. From digital impressions that eliminate messy molds, to state-of-the-art imaging and an in-house 3D printer, we use modern tools to plan precise, personalized treatment. To learn a little more about our technology, or to schedule an appointment for yourself or a loved one, don’t wait to contact our Bend or Redmond office today.
Why Choose Struble Orthodontics?
- Three Talented Board-Certified Orthodontists
- In-Office 3D Printer for Faster Turnaround Times
- Digital Impressions for More Comfort and Accuracy
In-Office 3D Printed Aligners & Retainers
Our office proudly offers in-house 3D printing technology to create custom clear aligners and retainers right here at our practice. This means faster turnaround times, precise fit, and better control over your treatment from start to finish. Because we design and print everything on-site, we can also make quick adjustments if needed and ensure every aligner or retainer is crafted with accuracy and comfort in mind.
iTero Digital Impressions
No more goop, gagging, or discomfort. Using the iTero digital impression system in our Bend, OR, orthodontic office, your orthodontist can take a highly accurate digital impression of your teeth and jaw. The new technology completely eliminates the tray and putty impressions, where the experience is comparable to stuffing a big wad of gum in your mouth. The old technique is incredibly unpleasant and frequently results in taking multiple rounds of impressions that can be rejected, broken, or misplaced. The iTero scanner ensures a more accurate impression from the start, resulting in improved treatment and a more comfortable patient experience. Digital impressions also give you the ability to see your teeth instantly in 3D, improving communication during the consultation and treatment process.
How Do Digital Impressions Work?
The iTero scanner digitally captures the structure of the teeth and gums using the latest optical technology. The scanner is a compact, hand-held wand. Once your orthodontist begins the scanning process, it can be stopped and started as many times as necessary.
Your mouth is scanned with a radiation-free laser, and in as little as two to three minutes, the laser renders a digitally perfect, 3D impression of your teeth and soft tissue structures. Through digital software, you'll then be able to follow the progress of the scans, including a 3D model of your teeth on our computer screen. The iTero scanner can be used for any orthodontic treatment, including clear aligners.
Diode Laser Treatment
Diode laser treatment from our Bend, OR, orthodontist provides several benefits for patients receiving orthodontic care. By using a specialized diode laser, we are able to safely and effectively remove excess gum tissue in order to expose more of the tooth's surface for better aesthetics and function. Your gum tissue serves as a "frame" for your teeth; orthodontic lasers are used to sculpt the gums around the teeth in a way that helps improve the overall appearance of your smile. The best part of laser treatment? In most cases, there is no need for needles! We simply apply a topical anesthetic to the gum tissue being treated, so all you feel is the slight movement of the laser tip.
Ideal Bracket Placement
If your gums haven't receded properly, or if a tooth is erupting slower than expected, a laser can be used to remove excess tissue and reveal enough tooth surface to place a bracket. This can also be used to place TADs as an alternative to headgear.
Impacted Teeth
Impactions refer to teeth that haven't erupted properly through the gums. By using laser treatment, we can assist a tooth's eruption without the need to wait months for the tooth to erupt on its own, or to refer an expensive surgical procedure.
Aesthetic Gingival Recontouring
Following the removal of your braces, your orthodontist may recommend recontouring your gum line to maximize the aesthetics of your smile. Aesthetic gingival recontouring is a procedure to reshape the gum line to improve the aesthetics of your smile by exposing more of your teeth. Your orthodontist will use a laser to remove excess gum tissue around the upper teeth to make them look longer. If the gum line is uneven, aesthetic gingival recontouring can also sculpt the gum line to produce a more symmetrical, balanced smile.