Preparing for Braces: Impressions and New Spacers
Today's appointment was quick and painless. Dr. Sherman's assistant removed my first spacers so that she could fit my 2nd & 15th molars (next to the last molars on top left and right) with brackets for the impressions. Orthodontic impressions were made by using a tray that fits over my teeth. The tray was filled with plaster type substance that had the consistency of thick cake batter. The plaster hardened quickly and was somewhat easy to remove from my teeth and mouth. The plaster model of my teeth will be used by Dr. Sherman and his lab technicians to prepare Indirect Bonding trays with the braces that will go on my teeth all at once. Once the molds were finished, new spacers were placed into between the teeth in front and in back of the 2nd and 15th molars. Next Monday, December 8, 2014 at 8:35am the braces go on and the 18 month journey begins.
An explanation that is provided on Dr. Sherman's website is copied below.
Traditionally orthodontic brackets or “braces” were applied to the teeth one at time. Today there is a technique that allows for all of your braces to be placed at the same time. This technique is known as Indirect Bonding.
An extensive amount of time is required for Dr Sherman and Balhoff and our lab technician to prepare the Indirect Bonding trays. However, having all of your braces “ready to go” prior to your arrival translates into a shorter time “in the chair” for you.
“Indirect” describes the process of your braces initially applied one by one to a plaster model of your teeth rather than directly to your teeth. The braces are then easily transferred to your mouth as a complete set. The process of getting braces is dramatically shorter with Indirect Bonding. Because all of the measurements and positioning of the braces are done on a plaster model of your teeth rather than in your mouth, our Indirect Bonding process is much more comfortable and precise than traditional methods. http://shermanbalhoff.com/treatment/
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