• Check the fit of the current aligners
  • Check for any loss of tracking
  • Assess oral hygiene
  • Run the finest diamond strip through the contacts and ensure the strip can pass through passively and no teeth are ‘stuck’ (5-5). Some contact may require slight relief to allow tooth movement even if IPR was not prescribed.
  • Compare with ClinCheck to assess progress
  • Check if any IPR is due to be carried out or if any additional attachments are due to be fitted
  • Provide further aligners (plus 1-2 additional if appointment will be missed).
  • Patient compliance. We recommend requiring your patients to bring in their previous aligners to the office. Inspect the old aligners. If they are shiny and new, without signs of stain or wear, it’s time to have an honest conversation with the patient about compliance.