Dr. Wise Shares A Little Bit About SureSmile

At Wise Orthodontics, we are committed to bringing you the latest in orthodontic technology. That is why we offer SureSmile. Here's the way SureSmile works. A highly accurate 3-D model of your teeth is created by using advanced 3-D CBCT imaging technology. The “models” are digitally rendered and available to us for treatment planning and manipulation.

With the 3-D model, we can now see the teeth and how they fit together from any angle. Suresmile Treatment Planning software provides virtual simulation tools that allow us to determine the final position of the teeth and the most effective plan for their unique treatment needs. Restorative issues, implant placement, aesthetic concerns can all be visualized in 3-D on the computer screen.

Once their treatment plan is determined, the SureSmile robot bends a shape-memory alloy archwire according to our precise prescription. This wire is designed to deliver gentle forces to move the teeth consistently and directly to the desired finishing position. No more trial and error from conventional orthodontic mechanics.

With SureSmile orthodontic treatment, getting braces isn’t what it used to be. Our patients get outstanding results in less time with this remarkable technology: They generally spend less time in braces, need fewer office visits, experience reduced pain, and enhanced results. Thanks

Dr. John Wise, Dr. Doug Jensen and Team

Dr. Wise and Dr. Jensen Travel to Boston for the AAO Convention

Dr. Wise and Dr. Jensen of Wise Orthodontics and Stonebridge Orthodontics attended the AAO meeting in Boston. We attended the final lecture of Dr. Vince Kokich, widely considered the finest interdisciplinary teacher of all time. As usual, his material was first rate. Attendees gave him a standing ovation. Also at the AAO were several excellent lectures on cone beam CT imaging. The 3D scans render unparalleled views of teeth and jaw structure. Our office has been using CBCT for over a year now, and we are proud to be offering this advanced diagnostic service to our patients. SureSmile also uses CBCT to treat cases faster and with fewer appointments. We are a SureSmile practice!!

Lots of history was seen in Boston. The Wises traveled to Quincy to see the Adams Family tour. John and John Quincy Adams were actually two of our early presidents who were born in the same house!! But the real force behind their success was John’s wife and John Quincy’s mother, Abigail. She and John reside for all eternity in the stone church on the main square in downtown Quincy. What a sight.

The Freedom Trail was another grand tour we took. The Battle of Bunker Hill actually took place on Breed’s Hill!! I had no idea. No mistake was made; the soldiers in charge just figured (rightly) that Breed’s Hill would be a better hill to defend. And they were right. We lost the battle, but our strong showing helped us win the war against Great Britain.

SureSmile: The Difference is the Technology -- Wise & Stonebridge Orthodontics

You may know that we use the SureSmile system at Wise and Stonebridge Orthodontics, but you may not know the difference between SureSmile and conventional orthodontic treatment. We’re proud of offering you the latest in orthodontic technology, and we want to be sure you understand exactly what that means!

From start to finish, our SureSmile system is different. Here’s how:

Step One: Identification of Initial Tooth Position

With traditional orthodontics, x-rays are taken and plaster molds of your mouth are made.

With SureSmile, we scan your mouth and teeth with the patented OraScanner, a wand with a tiny camera attached which creates a precise 3-D digital model of your mouth. This model is uploaded into special software that lets us view your mouth and teeth from any angle.

Step Two: Treatment Plan Development

With traditional orthodontics, your treatment plan unfolds over time, as your doctor adjusts your braces and reviews your progress during regular office visits.

With SureSmile, we create your entire treatment plan prior to treatment, using special computer software to analyze the 3-D model of your mouth and develop a custom archwire prescription.

Step Three: Archwire Placement

With traditional orthodontics, your doctor places your archwires on your teeth and adjusts them as needed throughout the course of treatment.

With SureSmile, robotic technology bends Shape Memory Alloy archwires which can “remember” your prescription. All the adjustments are made to the archwire before we place it in your mouth.

Results

With SureSmile's specially programmed archwires, your teeth move more directly into their target positions. The result for our patients is shortened treatment time and a more comfortable experience in braces.

If you have questions about SureSmile, give us a call at Wise and Stonebridge Orthodontics.

Getting Braces Goes High Tech With SureSmile and Wise Orthodontics

Getting braces just got a whole lot better with Wise Orthodontics! Now our patients can look forward to shorter treatment times and a more comfortable experience with braces.

That's thanks to SureSmile, an innovative treatment process that helps us guide your teeth into place with a new standard of speed and efficiency. This truly modern process involves several different types of advanced technology, giving you a superior experience from start to finish.

Better Pre-Treatment Assessment

We'll introduce you to our new technology at your very first appointment, when we take digital images of your teeth by moving a tiny digital scanner attached to a wand around the inside of your mouth. The scanner wand is more effective – not to mention more fun – than the traditional panoramic x-ray machine. Our new software combines these digital images to create a precise, three-dimensional model of your teeth.

Better Treatment Planning

Once your "digital mouth" is stored on our computers, we can manipulate your 3-D digital teeth into their final, correct positions. Our new software helps us plot the most effective route for each tooth to take toward its post-treatment position.

Better Braces Engineering

Based on our specifications, the new computer system designs a unique archwire for your teeth. Our software then conveys this design to robotic hands that bend your archwire into a precise, customized shape. The archwire material is a patented metal called "Shape Memory Alloy" – named for its ability to retain the special shape we design for you.

An Improved Orthodontic Experience

The technology-aided planning process, plus the exclusive ability of robots to shape archwire precisely, means that your teeth will move more quickly and efficiently into their final placement – requiring fewer adjustments during treatment. This means fewer trips to our office and less pain for you. Isn't technology great?

We are excited to be tapping into the future of orthodontics with this new system, and we look forward to providing you with a better experience because of it. Give us a call at Wise Orthodontics to schedule a consultation!