If you are looking to adjust your smile then you may be considering Invisalign clear aligners. Our Surrey & Langley dentists talk about treatment using clear aligns and how Invisalign aligners are made.
If you're thinking about using Invisalign clear aligners instead of braces for your orthodontic treatment, you might be curious about how they're made. This makes sense since they will be a part of your life for a long time!
Invisalign Aligners Made From Medical-Grade Resins
Invisalign clear aligners are a form of orthodontic treatment just like braces but unlike traditional braces, these can be removed to eat and drink. Invisalign clear aligners are made of clear, transparent plastic rather than the metal and brackets found in traditional braces. They're made of BPA-free, USP Class VI medical-grade polyurethane resins with a high molecular weight.
Custom Fit & Production of Invisalign Clear Aligners
Just as with traditional orthodontic treatment using metal braces, each case is unique and will require a specific treatment plan.
Invisalign aligners are custom-made to snugly fit the shape of your mouth and are specifically designed to help you achieve your smile goals.
During the consultation, you'll meet with your dentist in person so that X-rays, impressions, and photographs of your teeth can be taken. Your dentist can create a personalized treatment plan for you based on these images and X-rays and discuss it with you. Your clear aligners will be made after you approve the expected results.
Our iTero Impression Scanner (3D computer imaging technology) will create a model of your teeth, capturing images of each tooth for extremely accurate scans. You'll also get a sneak peek at how your teeth will look once your treatment is completed.
Quadrant and full bite scans are completed so the dentist can assess your malocclusion in context with the rest of your mouth.
The complete model and scanned images are then sent to Align Technologies, where the aligners are created.
Treatment With Invisalign Clear Aligners
Throughout your treatment with Invisalign clear aligners, you will change sets which will each allow for your teeth to be moved in small increments.
Invisalign treatment lasts about a year on average, and you'll probably wear each new set of aligners for two weeks before switching to the next. This means you'll most likely use 50 or more sets of aligners throughout your treatment.