If you have ever known anyone with braces, they might have told you that starting their treatment was a somewhat long and tedious process. Their orthodontist had to painstakingly place brackets on their teeth one at a time! If you are soon going to get braces, you may be relieved to know that new technology is making it faster and easier than ever to place braces brackets! This blog post aims to introduce you to the marvels of DIBS AI.
What Is DIBS AI? How Does It Work?
DIBS AI is an artificial intelligence technology that aims to help orthodontists place brackets in the most efficient and accurate way possible.
Here is how it works:
- A digital scanner is used to take a three-dimensional impression of your teeth.
- Using the digital impression, DIBS AI software helps your orthodontist determine exactly where your brackets should be placed.
- A three-dimensional printer is used to create a custom tray for your teeth. The brackets are placed inside of the tray.
- After your teeth are prepped, bracket adhesive is placed on the brackets in your tray, and the tray is placed on your teeth. A special curing light hardens the adhesive. And that’s it — your brackets are in place and ready to support your arch wires!
There is usually a couple of weeks between the initial scanning appointment and the bracket placement session.
The Amazing Benefits of DIBS AI
DIBS AI technology provides some amazing benefits:
- It can cut the total time of your braces placement appointment down to just 30 minutes or so. In contrast, traditional methods can take an hour or longer.
- AI helps your orthodontist to place brackets in a way that will facilitate faster tooth movements. In other words, your total orthodontic treatment time may be reduced!
- The fast placement method and digital impression technology create a more comfortable experience for patients overall.
- The need to reposition brackets and bend wires for your braces may be greatly reduced or even eliminated.
- The AI software can allow your orthodontist to preview where your teeth may be at the end of your treatment, which can allow them to make necessary adjustments before you get started with braces.
DIBS AI is truly a huge leap forward in the world of orthodontic treatment! If your local care team uses it, feel free to ask questions about how DIBS works and how it might benefit you.
Meet the Practice
Dr. Isaak Yelizar is an experienced orthodontist who is proud to serve Queens, NY, and Farmingdale, NY. He and our team are enthusiastic about using technology to enhance the patient experience, so we are proud to feature DIBS AI software in our offices. To learn more about it or to request a complimentary consultation with us, get in touch at 929-229-1009.