Our Technology

Conventional vs Digital Impressions

No more goop, gagging, or discomfort. Using an iTero™ scanner your orthodontist can take a highly accurate digital impression. 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.

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 Invisalign®.

Here’s a fun video that we shot in our office as an introduction of our new iTero Scanner:

i-CAT Cone Beam 3D Dental Imaging System

The i-CAT Cone Beam 3D Dental Imaging System allows your orthodontist to provide quick, comfortable, and effective imaging for the most precise orthodontic diagnosis possible. i-CAT technology provides 3D data for:

• Orthodontic evaluation and treatment planning
• TMJ treatment
• Airway assessments and sleep apnea
• Full facial and jaw 3D images

Patients can take advantage of a more precise orthodontic treatment with i-CAT imaging. Special features for patients include:

• One 20-second scan that provides enough data for a complete diagnosis
• A safer diagnosis with less radiation than traditional CT scanners
• Increased comfort — patients are seated in an open environment with plenty of space
• A more cost-effective imaging system
• Doctors can easily share the data with patients, so patients stay informed and are able to make educated decisions on their course of treatment

Our office is pleased to offer i-CAT 3D imaging for
patients receiving orthodontic treatment. Come and see for yourself what it’s like to receive a more advanced, patient-friendly orthodontic experience. Call us today to schedule an appointment.

Orthophost XG 5 2D Low Radiation XRAYS

Even though 3D X-rays are increasingly becoming established in a growing number of orthodontic practices, in many cases 2D imaging still has a rightful place, to a great extent due to radiation hygiene. It is a core component of modern dental diagnostics. In terms of improvements in image quality, the options available in 2D technology produce very precise images for the diagnosis and treatment of our patients’ malocclusions.

Sometimes, certain teeth can hide behind the gums and make it impossible for us to attach a bracket to them. In this case, it is necessary for us to carefully cut away a small portion of the gums to enable us to bring the tooth down into the correct position. Hanson Place Orthodontics uses the latest technology to ensure that our doctors can make the most accurate and precise incisions to get the job done. Some of the features of the Laser Sculpt I.Q. include:

• Disposable tips that allow the user to reach difficult areas during procedures.
• Lightweight and wireless, for ease of use and precise movements.
• Portable for use in multiple locations throughout the office.

Hanson Place Orthodontics is proud to offer the latest technology when it comes to making treatment with Invisalign and braces faster and more comfortable!

Propel’s VPro5 is very lightweight, and it can easily be used at home while watching TV or even on the go. LED lights indicate when the 5 minute cycle is over, when the unit needs to be charged, and when charging is complete.

The VPro5 is very easy to maintain, and should be cleaned after each use. To clean your VPro5, all you you need to do is detach the mouthpiece, rinse it under water, and then let it dry. Five minutes a day will not only make your treatment faster, but it will also make changing your aligners more comfortable. You can also use the VPro5 for more than one cycle per day for even better results! The oscillator base should never be fully submerged under water, and can be cleaned with a moist towel.

Key Features of the VPro5 are:

• High frequency vibration aligner seater
• Convenient 5 minute wear time
• Gradual ramp up to full vibration frequency
• Intuitive light notifications make for easy operation

AcceleDent® Optima™ is the first and only orthodontic device that directly connects patients and practices with monitoring, direct messaging and rewards. AcceleDent drives predictable outcomes with patented SoftPulse Technology® that is demonstrated to speed up bone remodeling. The pulsating forces like those AcceleDent produces are clinically shown to stimulate cellular activity in orthodontic treatment. Here are some of the benefits of AcceleDent:

• Exclusive SoftPulse Technology® applied precisely calibrated micropulses to gently accelerate the movement of your teeth as they are guided by your orthodontics.
• Safe acceleration of the bone remodeling process complements conventional orthodontic treatment.
• Clinically proven to move teeth up to 50% faster.
• SoftPulse Technology® micropulses are gentle and exert up to 8x less force than a power toothbrush.
• These micropulses can also help make your orthodontic treatment more comfortable.

EnvisionTEC is the leading choice for orthodontic applications, and Hanson Place Orthodontics is proud to have one of the top models of their 3D printer lineup in our office. 3D printing from EnvisionTEC helps make our orthodontic practice far more efficient by dramatically shortening delivery times, improving service levels, and helping us create perfect fitting aligners in minutes!