Invisalign is a branded clear-aligner system. The aligners are removable and discreet, but the clinical work still depends on diagnosis, movement design, monitoring and patient wear.
Invisalign is a branded clear-aligner system. The aligners are removable and discreet, but the clinical work still depends on diagnosis, movement design, monitoring and patient wear.
This guide is written for Maple Ridge patients as decision support. It cannot determine suitability for treatment without an examination and appropriate records.
Digital treatment planning is one of the practical factors that can change diagnosis, appliance choice, treatment timing or the way progress is monitored. It should be discussed in the context of the whole case rather than treated as an isolated checklist item.
Attachments and other auxiliaries is one of the practical factors that can change diagnosis, appliance choice, treatment timing or the way progress is monitored. It should be discussed in the context of the whole case rather than treated as an isolated checklist item.
Wear consistency is one of the practical factors that can change diagnosis, appliance choice, treatment timing or the way progress is monitored. It should be discussed in the context of the whole case rather than treated as an isolated checklist item.
Refinements and retention is one of the practical factors that can change diagnosis, appliance choice, treatment timing or the way progress is monitored. It should be discussed in the context of the whole case rather than treated as an isolated checklist item.
Patients are commonly instructed to wear aligners most of the day and night, removing them mainly for eating, drinking anything other than water, and cleaning. Follow the prescribing clinician’s instructions.
It can be, when the case and the patient’s ability to wear aligners consistently are suitable.
No. Invisalign is one brand within the broader clear-aligner category.