Looking at Clear Aligners Again (1) Invisalign

Looking at Clear Aligners Again (1)

Invisalign

Everything About Invisalign

As medical technology continues to advance day by day, more and more people are looking for clear aligners. The reason is, of course, that clear aligners are expanding their treatment range. Unlike in the past, when they were recognized only as partial orthodontic appliances, they are now established as a highly aesthetic option for full orthodontic treatment.

If you have chosen this appealing orthodontic method, the most familiar brand you will likely encounter is Invisalign. In some cases, people even think that clear aligners mean Invisalign, or that Invisalign means clear aligners.

That is how Invisalign can be described as the most widely recognized digital clear aligner, with the largest body of clinical cases and a reputation as a safe and well-known clear aligner.

About the Invisalign Company

One of the clear aligner companies, Align Technology, is headquartered in the United States. The brand name of the clear aligners produced there is Invisalign. It was the first clear aligner company to transition clear aligners from manual work by dental technicians to digital production, and until the early 2000s, it was the only digital clear aligner. Because of this, it has the longest clinical data history, and its safety has been proven accordingly. Its effectiveness has also been improved and reinforced repeatedly, making it an excellent orthodontic appliance.

About the Effects of Invisalign

Like any clear aligner, it can correct crowding and misaligned teeth (crooked teeth, protruding teeth, gaps between teeth, etc.) as well as various malocclusions (Class I malocclusion, Class II malocclusion, Class III malocclusion, open bite, deep bite, etc.).

Although the treatment range is gradually expanding, there may still be difficulties in controlling extrusion, which is when a tooth erupts upward; rotation, which is when a tooth turns; and distal tipping, which is when the crown of a tooth inclines backward. In such cases, additional fine occlusal adjustments may be needed.

About the Features of Invisalign

The features of the clear aligner company Invisalign are as follows.

Material	Uses a specially developed reinforced plastic.
Special strength	Twice as durable as other appliances and has the best elasticity.
Form	A comfortable line that wraps around only the teeth.

About the Manufacturing Process of Invisalign

The manufacturing process for appliances at clear aligner companies is mostly the same, beginning with impression taking through an intraoral scanner to scan the tooth structure.

Next, based on the scanned impression data, the tooth structure is recreated as a 3D model and backed up as data. Through this data backup, a digital simulation is run to virtually create the final post-treatment state. This process is called a setup, and during the setup stage, the orthodontist’s treatment plan requirements are communicated to the clear aligner company to complete the ideal outcome.

Communication between the orthodontist at Gangnam Saero Dental Clinic and Invisalign headquarters

Based on the ideal outcome, the clear aligners customized for the patient are produced using a 3D printer at the clear aligner company that manufactures Invisalign.

About the Invisalign Treatment Process

When the clear aligners produced in this way arrive from the clear aligner company, they are delivered to the patient. The patient receives 3 to 4 sets at a time in the order of treatment, changes them every 2 weeks, and visits the clinic once every 2 to 3 months for inspection. If there are any variables, additional requirements are communicated again during the setup stage. This treatment process is repeated for an average of one year.

About Reviews of Invisalign Invisalign, as a clear aligner, shows clear advantages: less pain and less foreign-body sensation compared to conventional wire braces, the convenience of being removable, and excellent aesthetics. There are also clear disadvantages: the inconvenience of removing the appliance when eating or brushing teeth, and difficulty with saliva circulation.

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Invisalign Dental Clinic, Gangnam Saero Dental Clinic

Invisalign is not an appliance that can be made at every dental clinic, and treatment is available only at about 700 clinics in Korea that have been designated as Invisalign-certified and Invisalign Korea-certified hospitals. One Invisalign dental clinic near Gangnam Station is Gangnam Saero Dental Clinic. If you would like to inquire about university-hospital-level orthodontic care without extra consultation fees, with the expertise of Director Jeon Jae-min, a former visiting professor at Severance Hospital, please click the banner below for KakaoTalk consultation or phone consultation.