How To Take PVS Dental Impressions for Invisalign

[@zg3671]

As an adult I'm a gagger and I had to redo the initial impression for the top teeth since that was the hardest for me. I immediately gagged and felt like I couldn't breathe but luckily I was able to focus on my breathing, I still gagged maybe 3-4 times but I got through it. Luckily the dental assistant was friendly, empathetic and supportive. The only reason I had difficulty with it was because I had no experience doing that and it caught me mostly off guard despite the assistant's warnings. I was also congested because I was getting over a cold so I had to sit up instead of tilting my head back. Maybe next time I'll take some day quil to make me less congested before I do that 😅😂😢. That would've helped I think. Very good video. I wish I saw this before I had my first impressions done. That puddy mixture is tough, especially for gaggers 😅.

[@ShannonPaceBrinker]

I am so glad you were able to get through it!

[@ShannonPaceBrinker]

Thank you so much for your comments! I am so glad you made it through!

[@udayorthodontist]

do we need to wash primary impression before taking with light body ?, or not necessary

[@ShannonPaceBrinker]

We have a very good learning module on this very subject Dr. and it goes step by step on final impression technique. It is a monthly fee and you can pay just $35.00 to take it. It is 3 hrs of CE

[@ShannonPaceBrinker]

Not at all!

[@doctorcreative7569]

Hi Do you wait for the heavy body to set completely or do you remove it when partially set?

[@ShannonPaceBrinker]

Must wait till it is totally set

[@mariaph9700]

i am a DA and your video is helpful! may I ask when an impression come out, what would require a redo? I get bubbles sometimes but sometimes the doc says yes sometimes he says redo.

[@ShannonPaceBrinker]

You could reline the impression every time if you wanted to. You will see it is perfect!!!

[@RahmanSMM]

For how long PVS impression stays dimensionally stable for Invisalign?

[@ShannonPaceBrinker]

Up to 4 weeks

[@db-lj1ts]

Its the same to take first impressions with digital device or do they have difference, which one is better

[@ShannonPaceBrinker]

To me the Itero is the best, but there are some really great scanners on the market. You can also order Scanning Impression Material that you take and impression and can scan right off the impression. That is good as well!

[@ShannonPaceBrinker]

Digital is always better, easier, and accurate without any issues. It just cost more for the scanner

[@oaktree1628]

Why would you do this instead of using a digital scanner? Is it just upfront cost?

[@ShannonPaceBrinker]

Only 48% of practices even today have a scanner!

[@ShannonPaceBrinker]

To this day only 47% of offices have a scanner

[@aminamughnee1352]

Mam I ave question why we got bubbles in impression is it pouring technique fault aur impression technique fault

[@ShannonPaceBrinker]

I am not sure I understand

[@ursinus00]

Hello, is is "Flexitime easy putty" and "Flexitime correct flow (green)" ? how much working time and total set time? please share, thank you very much

[@ShannonPaceBrinker]

The Flexitime is Purple, Correct Flow is Green. You have a full range of indications and a working time from 1 to 2.5 minutes (total set time 3.5 to 5 minutes).

[@ManRed1987]

The amount of excess material posteriorly would definitely cause gag reflex in almost 99% of the patients.

[@ShannonPaceBrinker]

Yes but remember this is putty and a wash

[@sunshinec8288]

This procedure made me very uncomfortable, I felt like I can't breath,😥😫🤢.

[@ShannonPaceBrinker]

Sunshine you might want to find a dentist that uses a digital scanner instead of using this type of material.

[@kal-elthelast8834]

😁

[@yllyssacapuno6621]

I had herpes after the impression but I think it's because we had many tries doing my impressions.

[@ShannonPaceBrinker]

Yes this can happen when your mouth has been traumatized

[@ShannonPaceBrinker]

I'm so sorry this can happen when the mouth is traumatized