Complete Guide to Invisalign Features, Reviews & Prices! A Complete Guide to Clear Aligners / Gangnam Station Orthodontic Clinic, Gangnam Leon Dental Clinic

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With summer vacation approaching,

many people considering orthodontic treatment

have been visiting us.

In particular, during orthodontic consultations,

many people ask about Invisalign,

which is well known for clear aligners.

Today, we will take a complete look at Invisalign’s features,

its differences from regular clear aligners,

as well as costs and before-and-after reviews!

Complete Guide to Invisalign Features, Reviews & Prices! A Complete Guide to Clear Aligners / Gangnam Station Orthodontic Clinic, Gangnam Leon Dental Clinic

Transparent and Comfortable

Invisalign

Invisalign is one of the leading orthodontic brands

that comes to mind when people think of clear aligners.

Its biggest feature, above all,

is “transparency,”

which is its greatest difference from regular bracket orthodontics.

The aligners are also removable,

making it easy to maintain your usual oral hygiene routine

and allowing relatively more freedom in daily life.

It also has the following features.

☑️ Transparency

Because the aligners are barely noticeable,

you can communicate and go about your daily life confidently

even during orthodontic treatment.

☑️ Freedom

Because they are removable,

they make it easy to maintain your oral hygiene as usual,

and, when necessary,

you can take them out for certain situations.

(*If you frequently do not wear them,

the treatment period may become longer.)

☑️ Fewer visits

There is less of a time and travel burden

associated with visiting the clinic.

☑️ Less pain

The soft and flexible

SmartTrack material used in Invisalign

causes less pain and a reduced sensation of having a foreign object in the mouth.

Complete Guide to Invisalign Features, Reviews & Prices! A Complete Guide to Clear Aligners / Gangnam Station Orthodontic Clinic, Gangnam Leon Dental Clinic

Regular Clear Aligners vs. Invisalign

“Are all clear aligners basically the same?”

you may wonder.

However, there are differences throughout the system,

including the manufacturing process, materials, and treatment process.

So, what is the difference between Invisalign

and regular clear aligners?

	Regular clear aligners	Invisalign
Material	Regular plastic	Special reinforced plastic (SmartTrack material)
Manufacturing process	Made directly from an impression	Individually customized and manufactured at the U.S. headquarters based on patient data from around the world
Aligner production	An impression is taken and an aligner is made at each visit	All impressions/data are collected at once
Treatable cases	Limited	A wide range of cases can be treated

Above all, Invisalign uses digital scanning

to analyze each patient’s tooth alignment in 3D

and simulate the treatment process in advance.

Through its flexible special material and customized manufacturing,

the aligners can be worn more comfortably.

Complete Guide to Invisalign Features, Reviews & Prices! A Complete Guide to Clear Aligners / Gangnam Station Orthodontic Clinic, Gangnam Leon Dental Clinic

Before-and-After Invisalign Review

Experienced Directly by a Dentist

We would like to introduce an Invisalign case

directly experienced by Dr. Young-min Park

of Gangnam Leon Dental Clinic.

📆 Treatment duration: approximately 1 year and 3 months

⏰ Worn for more than 20 hours per day

↪️ Aligners changed once every two weeks

The image on the left is before treatment, and the image on the right is after treatment.

The teeth marked in the upper arch

were particularly misaligned along with the two front teeth,

and the lower front teeth were not evenly aligned either.

After Invisalign treatment,

all the teeth can be seen arranged neatly

in proper alignment.

Complete Guide to Invisalign Features, Reviews & Prices! A Complete Guide to Clear Aligners / Gangnam Station Orthodontic Clinic, Gangnam Leon Dental Clinic

The changes can be seen more clearly

in the panoramic images.

Each tooth that had overlapped with adjacent teeth

has moved into its proper position and been aligned neatly.

Complete Guide to Invisalign Features, Reviews & Prices! A Complete Guide to Clear Aligners / Gangnam Station Orthodontic Clinic, Gangnam Leon Dental Clinic

You can find a more detailed account of the experience

through the link below.

You can see everything from the beginning,

including the review of changing each aligner every two weeks,

through to the final stage of treatment!

Gangnam Leon Dental Clinic’s

Smart Invisalign Treatment Process

At Gangnam Leon Dental Clinic,

we use the official Invisalign 3D imaging device,

the iTero Element scanner,

to perform precise intraoral scans.

We analyze the tooth and gum structures for orthodontic treatment

and minimize the margin of error.

This data is very important

because it is used to design a step-by-step simulation

of tooth movement from the beginning to the end of treatment

and provides the foundation for customized clear aligners.

1️⃣ Intraoral scan

A 3D image of the mouth is captured

using the iTero Element scanner.

iTero Element® scanner

Complete Guide to Invisalign Features, Reviews & Prices! A Complete Guide to Clear Aligners / Gangnam Station Orthodontic Clinic, Gangnam Leon Dental Clinic

2️⃣ Treatment planning

Using the ClinCheck program,

built on patient data from around the world,

we precisely predict and plan the movement of every tooth.

ClinCheck® program

Complete Guide to Invisalign Features, Reviews & Prices! A Complete Guide to Clear Aligners / Gangnam Station Orthodontic Clinic, Gangnam Leon Dental Clinic

3️⃣ Invisalign manufacturing

Customized Invisalign aligners are made

using soft and flexible SmartTrack material.

SmartTrack® material

Complete Guide to Invisalign Features, Reviews & Prices! A Complete Guide to Clear Aligners / Gangnam Station Orthodontic Clinic, Gangnam Leon Dental Clinic

4️⃣ Attachment placement

Attachments are placed on the teeth

to hold the Invisalign aligners securely and gently in place.

Attachment

Complete Guide to Invisalign Features, Reviews & Prices! A Complete Guide to Clear Aligners / Gangnam Station Orthodontic Clinic, Gangnam Leon Dental Clinic

5️⃣ Retainers

After Invisalign treatment is complete,

the results are maintained using Vivera retainers

or regular retainers.

Vivera® retainers

Complete Guide to Invisalign Features, Reviews & Prices! A Complete Guide to Clear Aligners / Gangnam Station Orthodontic Clinic, Gangnam Leon Dental Clinic

Simulate Your Invisalign Results

with Just One Selfie!

Complete Guide to Invisalign Features, Reviews & Prices! A Complete Guide to Clear Aligners / Gangnam Station Orthodontic Clinic, Gangnam Leon Dental Clinic

Before starting Invisalign,

you can view a simulation of your appearance after treatment

using just one selfie.

Use the simulation as a basis

for a consultation with Gangnam Leon Dental Clinic!

Invisalign Q&A

Which is better, Invisalign or regular orthodontic treatment❓

The advantages and disadvantages of regular fixed appliances and Invisalign are distinct.

For those who prioritize orthodontic treatment that is not noticeable

because of Invisalign’s greatest feature, “transparency,”

Invisalign may be the better choice.

However, for those who prioritize more precise orthodontic treatment,

regular orthodontic appliances may be better suited to achieving a refined result,

as appliances can be attached to each individual tooth to adjust its angle.

The appliance price/cost can also be a criterion for choosing between them.

Because Invisalign is manufactured at the U.S. headquarters

and shipped as part of a centralized system, its price is relatively high.

Depending on case complexity and treatment duration,

the cost is approximately 400–700 or more.

This may vary from one dental clinic to another,

so it is best to confirm the exact cost through a consultation.

We recommend selecting an orthodontic method

suited to your circumstances and needs

and discussing it directly with a dentist.

How does Invisalign treatment proceed❓

All the aligners to be worn during the orthodontic treatment period

are manufactured at once and delivered together.

Each aligner is made for a specific stage

and is generally worn for one to two weeks before being replaced,

while the number of aligners varies depending on the patient’s case

and treatment duration.

Regular orthodontic appointments are scheduled less frequently

than with conventional orthodontic treatment,

so the burden of visiting the clinic is relatively lower.

Because orthodontic treatment takes a long time

and involves a considerable expense,

it is best to make a careful decision in consultation with a dentist.

If you need a consultation

about the orthodontic treatment that is right for you,

considering your circumstances and budget,

please feel free to leave a comment at any time.

Gangnam Leon Dental Clinic

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