Orthodontic Technology in Kent and Sammamish, WA
Modern imaging, scanning, and planning tools used in every case
Reviewed and approved by Dr. Cameron Freelove, DDS, MS · Last updated
Freelove Orthodontics’ digital workflow combines intraoral scanning, clinically indicated 3D imaging, customized treatment planning, and in-house 3D printing. Dr. Freelove uses these tools to evaluate tooth and jaw relationships, plan bracket positions or aligner movements, and make selected appliances in-house.
The goal is individualized care and efficient appointments, with treatment time and results depending on each patient’s needs and response.
3D Imaging & AI-Assisted Airway Screening
iCat
The iCat cone-beam CT (CBCT) captures a 3D image of the teeth, roots, jaws, sinuses, and airway in a single scan. At Freelove Orthodontics the scan is taken at no charge when clinically indicated at the consultation.
When clinically indicated, the CBCT is analyzed with Invivo software, including a volumetric assessment of the airway. Digital records and clinically indicated imaging guide KLOwen treatment planning. The CBCT scan maps the exact 3D position of impacted teeth before any surgical coordination, and guides the placement of MARPE mini-screws and TADs.
Digital Intraoral Scanning
Shining Aoralscan 3
The Shining Aoralscan 3 replaces traditional putty impressions with a small hand-held wand that captures the teeth in real time. Digital scanning has replaced impressions for many workflows at the practice, including expanders, so most patients never sit through a tray of impression material.
Each scan becomes a working digital model. It feeds the design of KLOwen custom brackets, the staging of aligner cases, and the 3D-printed models used to make retainers in-house.
In-House 3D Printing
An in-house 3D printer produces precise dental models from the patient’s digital scans. Retainers are then thermoformed in-house on those printed models, so replacement and post-treatment retainers are fabricated on-site instead of waiting on an outside lab.
Angel Aligners are manufacturer-made with a fast turnaround. For simpler cases and post-braces tweaks, aligners are thermoformed in-house from 3D-printed models, planned through uLab software, which lowers pricing and shortens wait time further.
Digital Treatment Planning
Dr. Freelove uses digital models to plan tooth positions, bracket placement, and treatment mechanics before treatment begins. In his clinical experience, this preparation reduces bracket repositioning and helps tooth positions more closely match the planned result. He evaluates progress and adjusts the plan throughout treatment.
Unified Clinical Operating System
Greyfinch
Freelove Orthodontics & Smile Design runs on Greyfinch, a unified clinical operating system with native integrations to Mango Voice. Every scan and image writes to a single patient record, so the doctor, the front desk, and the patient are all looking at the same chart, the same scan, and the same plan.
What This Means for Patients
The technology stack changes the patient experience in concrete ways:
- The finish is planned before the start. Fewer mid-course surprises, because the end position is designed on day one.
- Efficient treatment. The digital workflow is designed to reduce treatment time by minimizing bracket repositioning and optimizing wire sequencing.
- Imaging as indicated. The iCat CBCT scan, including a volumetric airway analysis, is complimentary when clinically indicated at the consultation.
- A doctor, not an app. No remote monitoring; Dr. Freelove evaluates progress in person at every visit.
- Retainers made on-site. Thermoformed in-house on 3D-printed models instead of waiting on an outside lab.
- Same case fee for braces or clear aligners. The appliance choice is clinical, not financial.
Additional Clinical Technology
Digital scanning replaces traditional impressions for some workflows, including expanders. Airway-focused planning, clinically indicated CBCT, and customized digital braces are emphasized. The practice’s digital workflow is designed to reduce treatment time compared to traditional methods by minimizing bracket repositioning, optimizing wire sequencing, and planning the final result from day one.
When CBCT is clinically indicated, images are analyzed using Invivo software, and airway measurement modules are used for volumetric airway assessment when appropriate. MARPE and TAD-supported expansion mechanics are performed in-office by Dr. Freelove.
Equipment Summary
| Category | Equipment | What It Does |
|---|---|---|
| 3D Imaging (CBCT) | iCat | 3D imaging of teeth, roots, jaws, and airway. Free at every consultation; analyzed with Invivo software for a volumetric airway assessment and used to design KLOwen custom brackets and plan MARPE and TAD placement. |
| Intraoral Scanner | Shining Aoralscan 3 | Digital impressions without putty. Scans feed custom bracket design, aligner planning, and the 3D-printed models used for in-house retainers; replaces traditional impressions for many workflows, including expanders. |
| 3D Printing | In-House 3D Printer | 3D models of the teeth; retainers, and aligners for simpler cases or slight tweaks after braces, are thermoformed on those models in-house |
| Clinical Operating System | Greyfinch | Unified clinical platform with native integrations to Mango Voice. |
Technology FAQs
Is the 3D CBCT scan complimentary when clinically indicated?
Yes. The iCat CBCT scan is taken at no charge when clinically indicated at the consultation at Freelove Orthodontics, and the scan includes a volumetric airway analysis performed with Invivo software. There is no imaging fee attached to the free consultation.
What makes KLOwen braces different from standard braces?
KLOwen brackets are custom-designed from the patient’s own intraoral scan rather than a stock prescription, so the finished bite and smile are planned before the first wire is placed. The system offers twin, self-ligating, and clear options to match both doctor and patient preferences, and because the outcome is planned from the beginning, treatment proceeds efficiently and safely.
Are the aligners made in the office?
Yes. For simpler cases or for slight tweaks post-braces, 3D models are printed from the practice’s 3D printer, and aligners are thermoformed from those models. Retainers are also fabricated in-house, thermoformed on models printed on the practice’s own 3D printer.
Does the practice use remote monitoring apps?
No. Freelove Orthodontics does not use remote monitoring. The treatment model is built around planned in-person visits where Dr. Freelove personally evaluates progress at every appointment, which ensures nothing is missed and allows real-time adjustments.
Can treatment start the same day as the consultation?
Yes, same-day starts are offered when appropriate. The free consultation already produces digital records and clinically indicated imaging Dr. Freelove uses for planning, and he confirms same-day candidacy at the visit.
How These Technologies Apply to Each Treatment
Each technology on this page is used across different clinical workflows. The destination depends on what the patient is researching.
- Intraoral scanner used in every Invisalign workflow and every Angel Aligners case.
- CBCT essential for impacted canine diagnosis and airway evaluation.
- 3D-printed indirect-bonding trays for accurate metal and ceramic braces placement.
- In-house 3D printing for Essix retainers, typically ready in one to two days.
- See how technology lowers cost: braces cost calculator with all-inclusive pricing.
See It in Person
Free consultation includes digital records and photos, digital treatment plan, and hands-on demonstration of the technology that sets your treatment apart. Community discounts apply.