Invisalign vs. Nanoliner Comparison (Types of Clear Aligners)

Types of clear aligners

The differences between Invisalign and Nanoliner

The difference between Invisalign and Nanoliner

Clear aligners are popular orthodontic appliances for teenagers who begin to pay close attention to appearance, office workers who often meet people for the first time, and professions in which outward appearance is important. As the name suggests, clear aligners are made of transparent material, so they are an aesthetically strong option because they are not noticeable at all when attached to the teeth.

Among these clear aligner devices, the brands said to represent clear aligners are Invisalign and Nanoliner. Invisalign is the starting point of digital clear aligners, and so many people know clear aligners as Invisalign that it has the highest level of popularity and preference. Nanoliner, meanwhile, was one of the early players in domestic digital orthodontics and is precise and fast, giving it strong popularity and preference.

I hope that looking at the Invisalign comparison and the Nanoliner comparison will help you choose a brand.

About clear aligner brands

You may think that the only widely known clear aligners are Invisalign and Nanoliner, but thanks to medical technology that continues to advance over time, you can find devices from a wider variety of brands. In particular, there are five representative devices:

• Invisalign

• Nanoliner

• MagicAlign

• Serafin

• Didiheim

At Gangnam Station, the only clinic that has all five devices is Gangnam Saero Dental Clinic, which helps patients make different decisions depending on their financial situation and the condition and severity of their teeth alignment and malocclusion.

About Invisalign

This is a comparison of Invisalign. It is headquartered in the United States and was the first digital clear aligner to transform the existing manual clear aligner manufacturing method into a digital one. Unusually, Invisalign uses a special plastic material it developed itself. As a result, compared with other clear aligner devices, it has excellent durability and elasticity, and it also has long-term clinical data.

From the Invisalign comparison, you can see that the manufacturing process uses a custom-made approach, allowing step-by-step orthodontic treatment, and the appliance is replaced about every two weeks. In terms of effectiveness, it can also treat malocclusions such as crooked teeth and protruding mouth alignment.

A feature of the Invisalign comparison is that its shape is designed to follow the dental arch, further maximizing convenience and aesthetics.

However, because Invisalign appliances are manufactured and shipped from the U.S. headquarters, it takes time for patients to receive them, which is a drawback.

About the Invisalign treatment process

• Obtaining patient information: Information such as the patient’s dental alignment is collected using an oral scanner.

• Establishing a treatment plan: Using ClinCheck (software built based on patient data from around the world), a roadmap suited to the patient is designed and a treatment plan is established.

• Appliance fabrication: An appliance made from the clinic’s specially produced plastic material is fabricated to follow the gum line.

• Receiving and wearing the appliance: The appliance must be worn for 20 to 22 hours a day, excluding mealtimes. Patients visit the clinic once every 2 to 3 months for checkups, and treatment continues for about 1 to 2 years.

Communication between the orthodontic primary doctor at Gangnam Saero Dental Clinic and the Invisalign headquarters

About Nanoliner

This is a comparison of Nanoliner. Nanoliner is a domestic clear aligner that incorporates the orthodontic know-how of Director Jeon Jae-min, who has led a wide range of orthodontic treatments for more than 20 years at our clinic. Unusually, Nanoliner involves a board-certified orthodontist and a dental technician specializing in teeth from the setup stage, improving precision and shortening the orthodontic treatment period.

From the Nanoliner comparison, you can see that the manufacturing process uses hard plastic and soft plastic for each orthodontic stage and is custom-made, with replacements made about every week. In terms of effectiveness, it also shows results that can treat crooked teeth and malocclusion.

A feature of the Nanoliner comparison is that the shape allows selection of a gum cover, showing extra attention to patient convenience.

Because Nanoliner is manufactured domestically, there is no concern about overseas shipping delays, and it is possible to respond quickly to variables that arise during the orthodontic process.

About the Nanoliner treatment process

• Obtaining patient information: Information such as the patient’s dental alignment is collected using an oral scanner.

• Establishing a treatment plan: During the digital setup stage, the orthodontic primary doctor and a dental technician specializing in teeth participate to design the most suitable roadmap for the patient and establish a treatment plan.

• Appliance fabrication: An appliance made of hard plastic and soft plastic materials for each stage, with optional gum cover selection, is fabricated.

• Receiving and wearing the appliance: The appliance must be worn for 20 to 22 hours a day, excluding mealtimes. Patients visit the clinic once every 3 to 6 months for checkups, and treatment continues for about 1 year.

At Gangnam Saero Dental Clinic

Even when looking at the Invisalign comparison and the Nanoliner comparison, one thing that becomes clear is that the effects can vary depending on the specialist knowledge, skill, and treatment plan of the primary doctor. At Gangnam Saero Dental Clinic, you can meet Director Jeon Jae-min, whose skills and plans produce beautiful results, and who has more than 20 years of experience as the orthodontic primary doctor for many celebrities, including famous idols.

Famous celebrity primary doctor

Nanoliner advisory committee member

I hope you achieve the most beautiful orthodontic results at Gangnam Saero Dental Clinic.