+timothykamp I typically use Essix Ace .040" (1mm). But, Great Lakes Ortho has a good material as well. Some use 0.030" (0.7mm) with good results. And the 0.020" (0.5mm) for the button templates.
Hello Dr. Grutter! Thanks for yoir videos. I would like to known if it's possible to print the aligners in a direct manner , without the necessity of the thermoforming stage, so the whole process would be less time consuming. Thank you!
What pressure are you using? I saw the 35 seconds but was unable to see pressure. Thank you for your videos! They have really helped me to show our staff.
The unit I have does not have variable pressures like the newer one. Therefore, I am not sure what pressure we are running at. It is the same at all times. I will try and remember to look when back in the office tomorrow.
If you make the aligner yourself for the patient, is the aligner still be able to covered by insurance? I know some insurance covers brands like Invisalign or Clear correct, but I don't know if the insurance is covering certain brands or ortho procedure in general. Would appreciate your answer!
I tried this for the first time yesterday with Essix 040 and it was a bear to get off the models! Do you recommend the use of a silicone separating spray? I'm going to try with that today and see if it works better.
Also, block out severe undercuts. I use great Lakes compound 101. Wear your safety glasses! When trimming these with the cutting wheel, it has a tendency to ball up and hit you in face. IV Essen it happen in labs and it hurts.
You can use a nail polishing handouts from Amazon. You can also find the buffing wheels on Amazon. Just make sure you get the 2.35mm shank of using the Nail Polisher. 3mm if you use a Dremmel.
I'll be honest, I'm not very familiar with using copyplast. I'm familiar with the material, just haven't used it. Not sure you don't need to use a separating film like Isoflane.
Not currently in the US. There are some materials being tested in Europe , but no definitive results. And no FDA approval in the US of course. In the future, it won't happen. But not for now. One of the biggest struggles when the material is available is the amount of work that will be required to polish off all of the supports and still leave a smooth surface that is anywhere near as smooth as a thermal Form tray.
@@bgrutterdds Thanks! Sure would be nice if one day we could print a no fuss final product. I am situated in Europe- do you happen to have names of thise companies testing it?..
check out www.ulabsystems.com/ gives the orthodontist the capability to do your own in house aligner and a machine that will cut it for you, uContour. I've used several different softwares and this one is the best!
Liked the buffs u used for polishing.
Thanks Dr. Grutter. Happy new year!
+Pablo Espaillat Happy New Year to you!
well don.e nice chanel man keep it up.
Could you please specify which clear material (and thickness) you're using for the aligners? Thanks!
+timothykamp I typically use Essix Ace .040" (1mm). But, Great Lakes Ortho has a good material as well. Some use 0.030" (0.7mm) with good results. And the 0.020" (0.5mm) for the button templates.
do you use some kind of separators/insulation between the model and the essix?
Hello Dr. Grutter! Thanks for yoir videos. I would like to known if it's possible to print the aligners in a direct manner , without the necessity of the thermoforming stage, so the whole process would be less time consuming. Thank you!
No, the technology hasn't got to that point yet.
Thanks Dr for sharing such a nice video and i would like to know that machine name which you used for Aligner Trimming and polishing
What pressure are you using? I saw the 35 seconds but was unable to see pressure. Thank you for your videos! They have really helped me to show our staff.
The unit I have does not have variable pressures like the newer one. Therefore, I am not sure what pressure we are running at. It is the same at all times. I will try and remember to look when back in the office tomorrow.
What brand scissors. Having trouble finding scissors cutting aligners cleanly
Lexan. Check my website for a link..
This fuzzies will remain on the other part of the model if the cutter rotates in the opposite direction.
If you make the aligner yourself for the patient, is the aligner still be able to covered by insurance? I know some insurance covers brands like Invisalign or Clear correct, but I don't know if the insurance is covering certain brands or ortho procedure in general. Would appreciate your answer!
We've not encountered any issues. I'm no insurance expert, but our patients have received coverage.
I tried this for the first time yesterday with Essix 040 and it was a bear to get off the models! Do you recommend the use of a silicone separating spray? I'm going to try with that today and see if it works better.
That's what I do.
Also, block out severe undercuts. I use great Lakes compound 101. Wear your safety glasses! When trimming these with the cutting wheel, it has a tendency to ball up and hit you in face. IV Essen it happen in labs and it hurts.
What do you call that hand piece you're using? Where did you purchase those brushes?
You can use a nail polishing handouts from Amazon. You can also find the buffing wheels on Amazon. Just make sure you get the 2.35mm shank of using the Nail Polisher. 3mm if you use a Dremmel.
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I’m doing everything in your video (silicons spray too)but I’m experiencing cracking of the 1 mm copy plast when trying to remove.
I'll be honest, I'm not very familiar with using copyplast. I'm familiar with the material, just haven't used it. Not sure you don't need to use a separating film like Isoflane.
@@bgrutterdds what do you use then?
For aligners? Essix Ace 040. Copyplast is for copying a wax up to deliver to the mouth.
@@bgrutterdds yes, im meant biocryl from great lakes...my mistake. thank you for your input.
@@bgrutterdds if you dont mind me asking what is the cost of the essix ace 040. i went to their website but could not see the cost.
Hi, Is there a way to print the (ortho) aligner directly from the computer? (without going thru printing a model first). Thanks!
Not currently in the US. There are some materials being tested in Europe , but no definitive results. And no FDA approval in the US of course. In the future, it won't happen. But not for now. One of the biggest struggles when the material is available is the amount of work that will be required to polish off all of the supports and still leave a smooth surface that is anywhere near as smooth as a thermal Form tray.
@@bgrutterdds Thanks! Sure would be nice if one day we could print a no fuss final product. I am situated in Europe- do you happen to have names of thise companies testing it?..
Who does your ortho set up? What software do you use? thanks!!!
We do the setup entirely in-office with BlueSkyPlan. Though you can also outsource to LabPronto.
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check out www.ulabsystems.com/ gives the orthodontist the capability to do your own in house aligner and a machine that will cut it for you, uContour. I've used several different softwares and this one is the best!
Mas o menos yo hago diferente el trim lo hago igual al diente
What kind of burr is this
Tray Saw. You can find a link on this page:
www.barongrutterdds.com/ortho-tools