I was asked to replace bands on a Compact RPE. I was previously asked to fit bands for this RPE a few weeks ago. Looks like they did not fit well. I cant win them all! :) But they have done the right thing, and have fit bands on the patient and then sent those bands and the RPE and model back to me and I am to replace the bands on the RPE. So we know these bands will fit 100%! I have a couple of methods for doing this and I will try and show them both here. Things i buy for my lab off of Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/shop/retainerdesigner Interested in learning more about the Orthodontic Lab? I am actively researching to create an essential online course for those in the Orthodontic Industry that want to pursue or advance a career in the Orthodontic Laboratory business! If this sounds interesting to you you can find out more here: https://courses.retainerdesigner.com/ I and setting up one-on-one zoom calls to find out what people will need from a course like this, this information will be valuable as I am currently building this course. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvhQniuC-Z4

This video is of the wire bending of the MD retainer. Bending wire distal of the 4's makes crossing the occlusion to the lingual side a little tricky! You can tell it took me a few tries to get it like i like (plus i edited out a few more minutes that you didn't see ;). But the doctor likes it that way so that he can have wire touching the 3's, therefore, more control of them. Also adding acrylic the the labial bow 3-3- really helps maintain tooth position and increases retention. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gztTMbF-v7c

This video shows the steps involved in making an invisible orthodontic retainer(Essix type) designed to move teeth using a series of 2 trays (invisible retainers) The steps involved include: Designing case to see how many trays are needed Making the Matrix Removing the teeth off the model Setting the teeth in wax using the matrix Setting the teeth to ideal in stages Duplicating the model Showing alternative method of reversing the stages of setting the teeth to ideal Prepping model for Thermoforming ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6O07UiElxo

In this video, I'm walking you through my digital workflow in my orthodontic lab. You'll see how I use 3D printing and STL files to create models of patients' teeth. Chapters: 00:00 Into. 01:18 Checking in a Digital, Doctor Submitted Case. 05:27 My 3D Print Que. 07:40 3D Command Center. Automatic Bracket Removal (ABR) and Automatic Basing System (ABS) 09:53 Printing the Paper Rx to go on the case pan 14:14 Selecting Models to send to 3D Printer (Form 3B) Using the STL Print list 18:10 Easyrx Formlabs printer integration 20:35 Importing Models (STLs) into Preform Software 22:29 Getting Ready to Print: Arranging models in the Preform nesting software 31:05 Manually Basing an STL file using Easyrx 3D 37:20 Adding Names to the Model bases 42:56 Sending Models wirelessly to the 3D Printer 43:58 My online Formlabs dashboard 45:45 Using the Tags feature in Easyrx 47:38 Keeping organized in the 3D Printer area 49:00 Processing the 3D prints 53:07 Washing models with Formlabs automated Form Wash 55:05 Form Cure Overview 56:30 Formlabs Form 2 Printer overview 58:25 Starting the print on the Form 3B printer 1:00:13 Removing models from build plate 1:02:52 Removing models from Form Wash 1:05:58 Conclusion If you're looking to improve your orthodontic workflow, then this video is for you! By the end of this video, you'll have a better understanding of how I use digital technology to make the digital aspect of my lab as streamlined and efficient as possible Some of the things I use in this video I got from Amazon, check out my list in the affiliate link below: https://www.amazon.com/shop/retainerdesigner Szara Dental Lab's "3D Print Fail and How to Fix" https://youtu.be/6RF9kb3Zzsw $500 off Formlabs Printer: https://checkout.formlabs.com/us_en/customer/account/create/?awraf=65D6A99F63E6628A8BE3F EasyRx: https://easyrxcloud.com/labs/ Form 2 & Form3 Drain tool https://www.ebay.com/itm/155095037348?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=bDv4fVL8Tv2&sssrc=2047675&ssuid=N2on-OrgR-y&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18OSn7XGmL8