Using a scanner will impress your patients; demonstrating that yours is an up-to-date practice using modern technology. This drives a positive message about the type of practice you are in and your cutting-edge philosophy.
Once in the practice, a scanner has multidisciplinary dental use. Expanding from clear aligners to implants and crowns offers additional revenue streams and maximises utilisation of your device. Yes, there is an investment required but your accountant can advise if you have the potential to offset any outlay against tax/capital allowances.
By initiating treatment with the right patients, dentists can take their share of the growth in one of the fastest expanding areas of modern dentistry. Clinicians need to be aware of the limitations of aligner therapy and know when a case is best placed in the hands of a specialist.
Certain malocclusions are suited to clear aligner treatment and others are not generally recommended (see Table 1). Patients may request aligner therapy for more complex treatments. With experience, clinicians can expand their repertoire and broaden their treatment options. With Active Aligners you have the choice to limit treatment to the anterior region (5 to 5) or utilise the Full Arch (7 to 7) option.
There are many benefits to providing clear aligner therapy for patients. Dentists are best placed to provide these treatments.
Market data suggests that clear aligner sales will continue to expand across the UK. So, why not put yourself in a position to share in some of that growth.