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Do They Remove Your Braces for Impressions for Retainers?
Posted: Wed Sep 13, 2006 8:48 pm
by victory1
My next appointment is impressions and that's on 10/23, but then I have another one 2 weeks later on 11/7? Will they remove my braces on 10/23 or 11/7?
Posted: Thu Sep 14, 2006 12:56 am
by KriegeR
Hi Victory1,
I was in hospital on Monday for pre-assessment impressions, and here in the UK anyway, impressions are done with the brackets, molar bands, and wires in place. The only thing they will remove are the ligs so that they don't get stuck in the forming clay.
It is certainly a bit difficult getting the impressions off again once they have set, as they get stuck on all the metalwork. However with some gentle coaxing and manipulation, they come away leaving a perfect cast of your teeth and braces!
Posted: Thu Sep 14, 2006 9:38 am
by jcdamon3
I think they do it both ways. Also, some orthos can make temporary retainers right there in their office, so it just depends. I have heard people say that they take the impressions with the braces on and I have heard people say they take the braces off, make the impressions and wait two weeks for the retainers.
I would be dieing to know! Why don't you call and ask?
Posted: Thu Sep 14, 2006 11:58 am
by Rebraced
I got my wires removed last week for my impressions. After that they put the wires back on with new powerchains and next week the braces come off and I'll have my new retainers. I guess some orthos make your retainers the same day. By the way they showed me a box full of colors that I could choose from for my retainers. As far as the impressions go, they had an unlimited number of flavors to choose from. So many colors so many decisions lol.