Know the Difference!
     Smile Arc Protection (SAP)
     Vertical Incisal Position (VIP)
     Vertical Incisor Display (VID)

     BEFORE                PROGRESS               FINISH

What is it?____________________

Smile Arc Protection brackets are placed to enhance and protect the Vertical Incisor Position and Smile Arc of the Incisal edges.

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.  Greatly Improved Esthetics

.  Better Control of Axial Inclination

.  Lines Up the Contact Points

.  Improve Performance of the Appliance

.  No more gingival swelling than usual, depending on patient compliance

      SAP Smile                                  Flattened

                                                        Traditional Smile