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Not knowing what a process actually involves is one of the biggest sources of hesitation before starting anything new, and clear aligner treatment is no exception. Here is exactly what happens from the moment you start, step by step, so there are no surprises along the way.
Step 1: Records Collection
Treatment starts with getting an accurate picture of your teeth, either through an at-home impression kit or a 3D scan at a partner clinic. Alongside this, you complete an intake form covering your dental and medical history, which helps identify anything that needs to be factored into your treatment plan or that might affect suitability.
Step 2: Provisional Treatment Plan
Your impressions or scan are used to build a provisional treatment plan, showing the estimated severity of your case, whether attachments or interproximal reduction are likely needed, and an estimated number of aligner trays. This plan gives you a clear picture of what treatment would involve before you commit financially to the full cost.
Step 3: Your Decision
You review the provisional plan and decide whether to proceed. If you are happy with what is proposed, you move forward to full clinical assessment and payment if you haven't already. If you're not happy or have questions, this is the stage to raise them, and adjustments can sometimes be made before committing further.
Step 4: Final Clinical Review
An AHPRA-registered dental professional reviews your full records and provisional plan. There are three possible outcomes here: your plan is accepted and moves to manufacturing, modifications are requested and sent back for adjustment, or in cases outside what remote treatment can safely achieve, the case is not accepted and you are advised accordingly, including being pointed toward more suitable options like a partner clinic.
Step 5: Manufacturing and Delivery
Once your plan is accepted, your aligners are manufactured and shipped to you as a complete kit. From there, treatment progresses through your series of trays, with progress monitored remotely so any issues can be caught and addressed along the way rather than only being discovered at the end.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the whole consultation process take before treatment starts?
This varies depending on how quickly you complete each step, particularly getting your impressions or scan back and completing your intake form, but the assessment itself involves genuine clinical review rather than an instant automated response.
Is the consultation done entirely online, or do I need to visit somewhere?
You can complete the process fully remotely using an at-home impression kit, or visit a partner clinic for a 3D scan if you prefer. Both paths lead to the same clinical review process.
What happens if my case is rejected at the final review stage?
You are told directly and given the reasons why, along with guidance on more suitable options, such as referral to a partner clinic for in-person treatment.
Can I ask questions during the consultation process?
Yes, questions are welcome at any stage, particularly after reviewing your provisional treatment plan, before you decide whether to proceed to full assessment and payment.
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