The technology used to plan and deliver your orthodontic treatment has a direct impact on how accurate, comfortable, and efficient your results will be. At Club K Orthodontics, Dr. Joshua Knapton uses a carefully selected suite of digital tools that eliminate guesswork, reduce chair time, and give patients a clear picture of their treatment before it begins.
From the first scan to the final aligner, every step of the process at Club K Orthodontics is supported by precision imaging and digital planning tools that reflect the same commitment to quality and biological awareness that defines Club K Holistic Dental. This page outlines the technology behind your care.
Traditional orthodontic impressions — the goopy, uncomfortable trays that patients have tolerated for decades — are not used at Club K Orthodontics. Instead, Dr. Knapton uses intraoral digital scanning technology to capture a precise three-dimensional map of your teeth and bite relationship in minutes.
Faster and More Accurate — Digital scans eliminate the distortion that can occur with physical impression materials. The result is a more accurate starting point for treatment planning, which means your aligners are fabricated to fit with greater precision from the very first set. For patients who have historically gagged or felt anxious during impressions, digital scanning is a meaningful improvement in clinical experience.
Immediate Visualization — Once your scan is complete, Dr. Knapton can review the digital model with you chairside, showing existing crowding, spacing, bite issues, and areas of concern in real time. This transparency is part of how we ensure patients are fully informed before committing to treatment.
When clinically indicated, Club K Orthodontics uses cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) imaging to evaluate your jaw structure, airway, and bone volume in three dimensions. Unlike traditional dental X-rays, CBCT provides a complete volumetric view of your oral and facial anatomy — information that is critical for patients whose orthodontic treatment intersects with airway health, jaw function, or implant planning.
A Whole-Body View of Your Orthodontic Case — Dr. Knapton’s background in biological and holistic dentistry means he evaluates orthodontic treatment in the context of the entire craniofacial system. CBCT imaging supports that approach by revealing airway dimensions, condylar position, bone density, and other structural factors that a surface scan alone cannot capture. For patients with concerns about sleep-disordered breathing, jaw discomfort, or bite imbalance, this deeper level of imaging can change the treatment plan in meaningful ways.
SureSmile’s treatment planning software allows Dr. Knapton to map out the precise movements your teeth will make — tooth by tooth, stage by stage — before your first aligner is ever fabricated. A digital simulation is built from your scan data and reviewed with you so you can see the projected outcome of treatment before you begin.
This level of pre-treatment planning is one of the primary reasons SureSmile achieves a high rate of on-time case completion without requiring refinements. In an internal analysis of more than 150,000 global SureSmile cases completed between January 2021 and June 2023, no refinements were required on 75% of cases. For patients at Club K Orthodontics, that translates to fewer adjustment appointments and a more predictable path to your final result.
Dr. Knapton earned his dual DMD and MBA from Roseman University of Health Sciences and holds active membership in the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT) and the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD). His commitment to biological dentistry extends to every clinical decision — including which imaging and planning tools are used in this office.
The technology at Club K Orthodontics was not selected based on what is most common or most marketed. It was selected based on what produces the most accurate, safest, and most informative outcomes for patients. If you have questions about the tools used in your treatment, Dr. Knapton welcomes that conversation. Contact our office to schedule a consultation and see the technology in person.
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