Overview: Review the recommended products and clinical materials required to successfully implement Clear Aligner workflows at your practice.
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Interproximal Reduction (IPR) Materials
Interproximal Reduction (IPR) requires specific diamond tools to create necessary space for tooth movement.
Diamond Strips
Use diamond strips to perform IPR in small, incremental amounts of 0.2mm or less.
Diamond Strip thickness: 0.1mm.
Clinician Tip: Fold the 0.1mm diamond strip in half to achieve 0.2mm of reduction.
Mosquito Burs
Mosquito burs allow clinicians to perform IPR in larger amounts.
Bur diameter: Approximately 0.3mm.
Usage: Use mosquito burs for IPR requirements between 0.3mm and 0.5mm.
Christmas Tree Burs
Use Christmas tree burs to contour line angles during the IPR process.
IPR Gauges
Use an IPR gauge to measure and verify the exact amount of interproximal reduction performed during the procedure.
Aligner Attachment Placement
Clinicians require specific bonding agents and instruments to successfully place clear aligner attachments.
Required Instruments
The practice must provide the following standard dental instruments:
Mirror, explorer, and scaler.
Etch and bonding agent.