What is Invisalign?

Invisalign is a new technology making it possible to align the teeth by the successive use of personalized aligners. It is called invisible orthodontics because there is no use of the metal braces.

How does it work?

The patient consults a dentist or a orthodontist certified INVISALIGN for an initial examination, photographs, x-rays, impressions and measurements in order to determine the treatment plan, the objectives and the limits. After the diagnostic and a treatment plan, the dentist forwards a orthodontic prescription, the photographs and x-rays to ALIGN TECHNOLOGY laboratories.

At ALIGN, a 3D model of the teeth is carried out starting from the impressions, photographs and x-rays. Then, according to the prescription of the doctor, a simulation of the dental movements is carried out to achieve the laid down goals. Following this simulation, the doctor receives a 3D simulation named CLINCHECK. The dentist can then check the treatment prescribed and, if needed, ask for the necessary corrections or even explore other alternatives of dental movements. Once supplemented and satisfactory simulation, the doctor re-examines his patient in order to subject to him the simulation of its future invisalign treatment. The patient will be able to observe, stage by stage, the movement of his teeth.

After the final approval of the CLINCHECK, a series of personalized aligners are manufactured and handing-over with the patient who will carry them per two weeks period. At each 6 weeks (with each 3 aligners), the patient has to be re-examine by his dentist. Week after week, the patient will be able to see his teeth moving.

Is this a new way of aligning the teeth?

Since years, the dentists employed transparent gutters to realign minor cases of bad dental alignment. With technology INVISALIGN provinved a 3D simulation, effectiveness and precision of the past technic used, allowing the correction of vast extended from clinical cases.

Which are the advantages of INVISALIGN?

Invisalign is almost invisible.

Removable: remove to eat and to brush.

Improved hygiene: flossing is now possible.

Comfortable: there are no metal braces nor wire which can irritate the gum or the cheeks.

Who can benefit from INVISALIGN??

The certified and experienced dentists can employ INVISALIGN in order to correct a large majority of clinical cases. A basic criterion is that the patient must have his second molars completely erupted in mouth. According to American dental association, 2/3 to the 3/4 of the American adults present a malocclusion and can profit from the advantages of INVISALIGN.

How long does a treatment of INVISALIGN takes?

The duration of a treatment depends on the complexity of each clinical case. The treatments can be spread out between 6 months and 3 years, all depends on the clinical case. In general, the processing time is between 12 and 18 months.

Are all dentists able to prescribe INVISALIGN to their patients?

In order to prescribe INVISALIGN, the dentist and orthodontist must follow a certification as a preliminary. To date, 70% of the orthodontists in North America are certified INVISALIGN.

How much does a treatment of INVISALIGN cost?

The cost of the treatment rests on the complexity of the clinical case and the times of treatment. On average, the costs are evaluated between  3500$ and 5500$. But only after a specific examination the dentist can evaluate their fees, individually.

Do the insurances refund the fees associated with INVISALIGN

In general, the insurance companies which cover traditional orthodontics, will cover the fees associated with INVISALIGN. Moreover, the financing is also available via Dentoplan with National Bank. At Mdex, the students members of the ASEQ benefit from the privileges of the agreement between Mdex and their insurer.

How many people already received treatments INVISALIGN?

More than 500 000 have already been treated successfully with INVISALIGN.

Is it an approved technique?

Invisalign is approved by the FDA like a technique which can correct class I malocclusion.

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