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From 3D digital scanning to cone beam imaging and BPA-free materials — every tool in our office is chosen to make your treatment more accurate, more comfortable, and safer.
Zipper Orthodontics uses a fully digital clinical workflow. Every patient receives iTero 3D digital scanning (no goopy impressions), digital X-rays with up to 90% less radiation, and access to CBCT 3D cone beam imaging for complex cases and airway evaluation. Treatment is planned using digital simulation software so patients can preview their results before starting. All materials used are BPA-free and biocompatible.
The iTero intraoral scanner captures a precise 3D digital model of your teeth and gums in minutes using a small, wand-like device. No goopy putty, no gagging, no chemical impression materials. The scan appears on screen in real time so you can see your teeth in 3D as the image is captured.
iTero digital impressions are up to 7 times more accurate than traditional putty impressions, which means better-fitting aligners, more precise appliances, and more predictable results.
Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) captures a complete 3D view of your teeth, jaw bones, airway passages, TMJ joints, and surrounding anatomy in a single, low-radiation scan. Unlike standard 2D dental X-rays, CBCT reveals what is hidden beneath the surface — impacted teeth, bone density, root positions, and airway dimensions.
This technology is central to Dr. Zipper's airway-focused approach. CBCT imaging allows precise measurement of airway volume, identification of nasal obstructions, and evaluation of jaw position relative to the airway — information that a traditional X-ray simply cannot provide.
All diagnostic X-rays at Zipper Orthodontics are digital. Digital radiography produces up to 90% less radiation than traditional film X-rays, provides instant high-resolution images, and eliminates chemical film processing entirely. Images are stored digitally and can be enhanced, zoomed, and compared over time to track treatment progress with precision.
Invisalign aligners are made from SmartTrack — a BPA-free, medical-grade thermoplastic material engineered specifically for orthodontic tooth movement. SmartTrack applies gentle, consistent force to teeth throughout each aligner stage, resulting in more predictable movement and improved patient comfort compared to generic aligner materials.
Each set of aligners is manufactured using precision cutting technology based on the digital treatment plan, ensuring exact fit and controlled tooth movement at every stage.
ClinCheck is Invisalign's digital treatment planning software. Using your iTero scan, Dr. Zipper maps every stage of tooth movement from start to finish in a 3D simulation. You can see exactly how your teeth will move, what your smile will look like at the end, and how long treatment will take — all before you commit.
This allows Dr. Zipper to refine the plan digitally, adjust for airway considerations, and ensure every detail is right before a single aligner is manufactured.
Every material that touches a patient's teeth at Zipper Orthodontics is selected for biocompatibility. This includes BPA-free bracket adhesives, BPA-free aligner trays, nickel-free options for sensitive patients, and medical-grade archwires. Digital scanning eliminates chemical putty impression materials entirely.
This is not a marketing claim — it is a clinical protocol applied to every patient, every treatment, every time.
Infection control is not optional — it is a foundational part of patient care. Zipper Orthodontics follows OSHA and CDC guidelines for sterilization and infection control.
All reusable instruments are sterilized using a hospital-grade steam autoclave — high temperature and pressure sterilization before every use.
Gloves, masks, suction tips, and other single-use items are disposed of after every patient. No item is reused between patients.
The office follows Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) infection control guidelines for dental settings.
iTero is a digital intraoral scanner that captures a precise 3D model of your teeth and gums in minutes — no goopy putty impressions needed. The scanner uses a wand-like device that takes thousands of images per second to build an accurate digital model. It is faster, more comfortable, and up to 7 times more accurate than traditional impressions.
CBCT (Cone Beam Computed Tomography) is a 3D imaging technology that captures detailed views of teeth, jaw bones, airway passages, TMJ joints, and surrounding anatomy in a single scan. Unlike a standard dental X-ray which shows a flat 2D image, CBCT provides a full three-dimensional view. This allows Dr. Zipper to evaluate airway health, detect impacted teeth, assess jaw growth, and plan treatment with precision not possible with traditional X-rays.
Invisalign uses SmartTrack thermoplastic material — a BPA-free, medical-grade plastic engineered specifically for orthodontic tooth movement. Treatment is planned digitally using ClinCheck software, which simulates every stage of tooth movement from start to finish. Patients can preview their predicted results before treatment begins. Custom aligners are then manufactured using precision cutting technology.
Yes. Digital radiography produces up to 90% less radiation than traditional film X-rays, provides instant high-resolution images, and eliminates chemical film processing. Images are stored digitally and can be enhanced, zoomed, and compared over time to track treatment progress.
All reusable instruments are sterilized using a steam autoclave — the same hospital-grade sterilization method used in surgical settings. Instruments are cleaned, packaged, and steam-sterilized at high temperature and pressure before every use. Single-use items are disposed of after each patient. The office follows OSHA and CDC infection control guidelines.
Yes. Every material that touches a patient's teeth is BPA-free and biocompatible — bracket adhesives, aligner trays (SmartTrack material), archwires, and bonding agents. Digital scanning eliminates chemical putty impression materials entirely.
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