Custom Digital Bracket System (KLOwen)
At Knecht Orthodontics, we’re proud to offer the KLOwen Custom Digital Bracket System, a groundbreaking approach to traditional braces. Using 3D printing and advanced digital design, the KLOwen system customizes each bracket to fit the unique shape and alignment of your teeth, optimizing comfort, precision, and treatment efficiency.
The KLOwen Custom Digital Bracket System starts with a 3D digital scan of your teeth, capturing the exact structure of your smile. With this precise model, we use 3D printing to create brackets that are tailored specifically for each tooth, allowing for perfect placement and alignment. These brackets are then placed on your teeth in precise positions, which helps guide them more accurately and often reduces treatment time.
Benefits of the KLOwen Custom Digital Bracket System
- Enhanced Precision — Each bracket is custom-designed for your teeth, which allows for exact tooth movement and often leads to faster, more efficient treatment.
- Increased Comfort — With brackets that fit your teeth perfectly, the KLOwen system minimizes irritation and provides a more comfortable experience compared to traditional braces.
- Shorter Treatment Times — The custom-fit brackets improve the effectiveness of each adjustment, potentially reducing the overall time needed to achieve your new smile.
- Predictable Results — The KLOwen system enables us to plan and control tooth movement with a high degree of accuracy, ensuring predictable and reliable outcomes.
The KLOwen Custom Digital Bracket System represents the future of braces, combining 3D printing technology with personalized treatment for a streamlined orthodontic experience. By offering this advanced option, Knecht Orthodontics can provide faster, more comfortable, and more effective braces for our patients. With the KLOwen system, we bring together the latest technology and our commitment to customized care, ensuring a smile journey that is truly tailored to you.
iTero Scanner
At Knecht Orthodontics, we use the iTero scanner to enhance the accuracy and comfort of your orthodontic treatment. This advanced digital tool captures a detailed, 3D model of your teeth and gums without the need for traditional, messy impressions.
Using a small, handheld wand, the iTero scanner quickly captures images of your mouth, creating a precise digital model in minutes. This process is painless and radiation-free, providing a comfortable experience for patients of all ages.
Benefits of the iTero Scanner
- Comfort — No more messy impression trays — the iTero scan is smooth and non-invasive.
- Real-Time Visualization — See a 3D model of your current and projected smile instantly, adding excitement to your treatment journey.
- Enhanced Precision — iTero’s accuracy ensures a perfect fit for aligners, braces, or retainers, leading to more effective treatment.
- Faster Planning — The digital model speeds up treatment planning, allowing for quicker aligner or appliance production.
Incorporating the iTero scanner is one of the ways we make your orthodontic experience efficient, comfortable, and precise, giving you confidence in every step toward a beautiful smile.
CBCT
At Knecht Orthodontics, we utilize CBCT (Cone Beam Computed Tomography) technology to deliver a more comprehensive view of your dental structure. This advanced imaging system provides a detailed 3D scan of your teeth, jaw, and surrounding anatomy, allowing for highly precise diagnostics and treatment planning.
CBCT uses a focused X-ray beam to capture multiple images from different angles. These images are then compiled into a 3D model that offers a complete view of your mouth, jaw, and even airway, all in a single scan. The scan is quick, efficient, and provides a wealth of information without the need for multiple, separate X-rays.
Benefits of CBCT at Knecht Orthodontics
- Detailed 3D Imaging — Unlike traditional X-rays, CBCT gives us a three-dimensional view of your dental structures, which is invaluable for identifying complex issues and planning treatments accurately.
- Enhanced Diagnostics — CBCT allows us to see root positions, impacted teeth, jaw alignment, and other detailed anatomical information, leading to a precise diagnosis and a fully customized treatment plan.
- Reduced Radiation — CBCT technology is designed to minimize radiation exposure while still delivering high-quality images, making it a safe choice for patients.
- Streamlined Treatment Planning — With CBCT, we can map out your treatment with great detail and confidence, allowing for more predictable outcomes and potentially shorter treatment times.
By integrating CBCT technology into our practice, we’re able to provide a deeper, more comprehensive view of your orthodontic needs, ensuring that your treatment plan is both precise and fully tailored to your unique anatomy. At Knecht Orthodontics, CBCT is part of our commitment to delivering state-of-the-art care in every aspect of your treatment.
3D Printing
At Knecht Orthodontics, we leverage 3D printing technology to provide highly customized and efficient care. This innovative tool allows us to create accurate, personalized orthodontic appliances directly in our office, streamlining your treatment experience and improving precision.
With 3D printing, we can transform digital scans of your teeth into physical models, which serve as the foundation for custom-fit appliances, such as clear aligners, retainers, and other orthodontic devices. This process ensures that each appliance is uniquely tailored to fit your smile perfectly, supporting the most efficient and comfortable treatment experience possible.
Benefits of 3D Printing in Our Practice
- Enhanced Precision — 3D printing allows for high accuracy, ensuring a precise fit for aligners, retainers, and other appliances, which promotes more predictable and effective treatment results.
- Quick Turnaround — By creating appliances in the office, we reduce waiting times and can provide replacement aligners or retainers quickly if needed.
- Customized Care — Each appliance is crafted specifically for you, optimizing comfort and treatment effectiveness.
Incorporating 3D printing into our workflow allows us to maintain complete control over the creation of your appliances, resulting in a faster and more seamless treatment process. From initial scans to the final product, 3D printing helps us deliver care that’s both convenient and precise, so you can enjoy a beautifully aligned smile with fewer delays.
3D printing is one of the many ways Knecht Orthodontics stays at the forefront of orthodontic technology, ensuring a treatment experience that is as unique as your smile.
