Modern orthodontic care starts with the right tools. At Rick Herrmann Orthodontics, we’ve invested in powerful tools that make treatment more accurate, more comfortable, and more efficient—from your very first scan to your final results.
With these systems in place, we’re able to focus on what matters most: giving you a smile that looks great, functions well, and fits your lifestyle.
iTero® Digital Scanning
At Rick Herrmann Orthodontics, iTero® scanning replaces traditional molds with a faster, cleaner, and far more precise approach. Using a small handheld wand, we scan your teeth in real time to create a full 3D model of your bite.
What this technology brings to your treatment:
- No Messy Impressions: No trays, no goop, and no retakes—just a fast, contactless scan that gets it right the first time.
- Immediate Integration: Within minutes, the scan is ready for use in treatment planning, appliance design, or progress tracking. It’s a streamlined process that supports the kind of efficiency and accuracy today’s orthodontic care demands.
- Improved Accuracy: Accurate imaging supports better appliance fit and reduces the chance of remakes or adjustments.
3D-Printed Appliances
We use 3D printing to create orthodontic appliances with a level of speed and precision that traditional methods can’t match. Based on your digital scan, we design and print retainers and clear aligners in-house.
What this technology brings to your treatment:
- In-House Production: Each piece is built to match your exact treatment plan—not a standard mold, not an outside estimate.
- Faster Turnaround: This approach removes the need to coordinate with off-site labs or rely on stock designs. We keep production within our practice, which means we can move faster, adjust when needed, and maintain full control over how every appliance is made.
- Better Fit: Appliances are designed using your actual scan data, which leads to better-fitting results and fewer in-chair adjustments.
SureSmile Digital Orthodontic System
SureSmile brings advanced 3D imaging, treatment planning, and wire customization into one system—making braces more efficient and more precise. Instead of shaping wires manually over time, we create a fully digital plan, then use robotic technology to produce custom archwires that guide your teeth into place.
These archwires are formed from shape-memory alloy and designed to hold exact bends—moving your teeth more directly and reducing treatment time. Dr. Rick Herrmann is proud to be the first and only orthodontist in Mansfield to offer this technology.
What this technology brings to your treatment:
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3D-Guided Treatment Planning: A digital model of your teeth is used to map every movement before treatment begins.
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Custom-Formed Archwires: Shape-memory wires are robotically bent to match your exact prescription.
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Fewer Visits, Faster Results: Reduced wire changes and fewer adjustments help shorten total treatment time.
