The following workflow applies to patients receiving a retainer who have not completed Dandy Aligner treatment.
For patients that have completed Dandy Aligner treatment, follow the Retainer from Aligners Case Workflow.
The outline below is a step-by-step appointment guide for our retainer workflow. Please review our article on Retainer Scanning Best Practices before proceeding.
Case Setup
- Choose the "Ortho" option when you go to set up your case.
- Within "Ortho," select "Retainer.".
- You will then be prompted to select the arch or arches for which the retainer(s) will be made.
Patient Scan
- Remove wires and metal bands that wrap around molars before scanning.
- Follow the scanning sequence: Lower Arch > Upper Arch > Bite > Submit Order.
- Note: The distal surfaces of the posterior-most teeth must be completely captured.
Submit Case
- Proceed to the "Ordering" menu.
- Select the material/type of the retainer.
- You will specify whether this retainer is a Clear, Hawley, or Lingual Fixed retainer.
- Place your order.