My orthodontist doesn't take models of any of his patients

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#1 Post by **Gilda** » Wed Jun 10, 2009 2:51 pm

How common is it for an orthodontist not to take models before (or after treatment)?
My orthodontist doesn't take any models of any of his patients.
Have you heard about this anywhere else? Models are not really important?

#2 Post by **MakePinkNotWar** » Wed Jun 10, 2009 3:20 pm

If he is taking x-rays I wouldn't worry.

#3 Post by **Lela** » Wed Jun 10, 2009 3:40 pm

What sort of retainers does he provide? He would need to do molds at the end of treatment for them. Unless he only uses fixed retainers, maybe?
That does seem a little odd to me, but I'm no expert

I didn't have molds done at the start of treatment, just x-rays. I'm not sure how common that is but I wasn't a really complex case so maybe that had something to do with it. I'll be getting Essix retainers so I know molds will be taken the day the braces come off.

#4 Post by **changes09** » Wed Jun 10, 2009 3:43 pm

My ortho has not taken any molds of me he will next month....but that is for surgery

#5 Post by **SoCal** » Wed Jun 10, 2009 9:20 pm

A couple of orthos I consulted don't do study models either. I asked why and they said that it's not necessary as the x-rays and the pictures are sufficient. One said that they take up a lot of space and that they just don't have room for them. Another orthodontist said that legally they have to take study models and keep them for many years after the completion of treatment. Go figure.

#6 Post by **thisisme** » Wed Jun 10, 2009 11:39 pm

Sounds a little off to me. I would want moulds at least so I can compare the difference at the end.