SureSmile® Orthodontic Treatment vs. Conventional Braces
By using customized SureSmile® archwires, your orthodontist can guide each tooth to its target position more directly than with traditional braces. SureSmile® offers greater accuracy and efficiency, allowing for a treatment plan designed to deliver high-quality results while reducing the time spent in braces. When comparing SureSmile® to conventional braces, you can expect faster results with less discomfort, making it a more streamlined and effective option for orthodontic care.
Contact the office of Dr. Mariana Orthodontics in Monroe, Washington for a free initial consultation to determine if you would be a candidate for the SureSmile® orthodontic treatment.
SureSmile® Treatment
Conventional Treatment
1. SureSmile® creates a 3D computer model of your bite by using advanced imaging technology to scan your teeth.
1. In traditional orthodontics, a doctor uses a plaster model and 2D X-rays to determine a general treatment plan.
2. With the 3D model, the doctor can now see your teeth, the root of your teeth in your jaw bone, and how they all fit together from any angle.
2. The finishing positions for your teeth are developed over time by viewing progress at frequent monitoring visits.
3. Once your treatment plan is determine, SureSmile® directs a robot to bend a Shape-Memory Alloy archwire according to your doctor’s prescription.
3. Archwires are bent by hand at chairside during each appointment, requiring continuous readjustment over the course of treatment.
