The Technology Behind Invisalign Treatment: A Closer Look

Have you ever wondered how Invisalign aligners manage to straighten teeth so effectively without the use of traditional braces? The answer lies in a suite of innovative technologies that work together to provide a comfortable, precise and personalised orthodontic experience. Let’s take a closer look at the high-tech world behind those clear aligners.

Providing Digital Precision With the iTero™ Element Scanner

Your Invisalign journey begins with the iTero Element Scanner, a state-of-the-art device that captures a 3D digital impression of your teeth. Unlike traditional moulds that can be messy and uncomfortable, this scanner uses optical technology to take thousands of images per second. The result? A highly accurate, full-colour 3D model of your teeth, providing the foundation for your unique treatment plan.

ClinCheck® Software: Your Virtual Orthodontist

Next, your digital impressions are fed into Invisalign’s proprietary ClinCheck software. This sophisticated program acts like a virtual orthodontist, analysing your tooth positions and calculating the precise movements needed to align them correctly. It also lets you and our dentist visualise each stage of the process, letting you see your future smile before starting the program.

SmartStage™ Technology: Precision Timing

The Invisalign process plans where and when your teeth should move. SmartStage technology optimises the order and timing of tooth movements, ensuring each tooth shifts at the right time during treatment. This careful orchestration prevents interference between moving teeth, making the process more efficient and potentially reducing treatment time.

SmartTrack™ Material: Allowing Your Comfort to Meet Control

The physical cornerstone of Invisalign technology is its patented SmartTrack material. This multilayer aromatic thermoplastic polyurethane/copolyester results from eight years of research. SmartTrack offers superior elasticity, allowing it to maintain consistent, gentle force over the two-week wear period. It also fits more snugly around your teeth, controlling tooth movements while providing greater comfort than others.

Discover the Invisible Power of SmartForce® Attachments

While the aligners do most of the work, some tooth movements require extra guidance. That’s where SmartForce attachments come in. These are small, tooth-coloured shapes bonded to specific teeth.

With advanced biomechanical design, each attachment is strategically placed to apply the right amount of force in the right direction. They work in harmony with your aligners, enabling complex tooth movements that weren’t possible with earlier aligner systems.

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