Submit PVS (polyvinylsiloxane) Impressions or Digital Scans. PVS impressions or digital scans are required when submitting a case. When submitting your case online, you will be prompted to let us know what type of impressions you will be sending (PVS or Digital). Be sure your impressions have the following: clear gingival margins, no pulls or blow outs in the material, and no facial imperfections.
How to Take Great Impressions. Great impressions ensure well-fitting bonding trays. See examples of great impressions, read tips on taking impressions, and watch an impression video.
FAQ
How do I take an impression for a bonded retainer? Use rope wax or foil over the wire and brackets ensuring the incisal edges are not covered, take PVS impressions, rope wax may come out but this is fine. See an example of this on the online forum.
How do I take an impression for a removable retainer? After placing a bonded retainer, take the brackets off, clean the facials, take PVS impression, make an in-house removable retainer for temporary retention. The patient will use this until you receive your retainers and it is very important to make sure the patient’s teeth don’t shift.