The Invisalign system
Invisalign
is an innovated system that started in the heart of Silicon Valley by Align
Technology, found in Santa Clara. In 1998 they got FDA approval for fabrication
of the product and began sales in 1999. Since
then roughly 5 million people has used the product, treated by over 80,000
dentists all over the world. This system
involves using Align Technology’s proprietary software to convert your 3-D
images of your teeth into a virtual 3-D model, then got set up such that your
orthodontist can pick apart individual
teeth, move, and set up your teeth into perfect alignment and occlusion.
Through Align Technology’s proprietary
software, your orthodontist create a virtual correction set-up for your teeth
first, then the prescribed treatment plan was sent to a distance location so robots
by Aligner Technology can fabricate, trim, cut, and package aligners into neatly stacked package and send them to
your orthodontic office for dispensary.
Due to use of their proprietary software, Aligner Technology charged a
high lab fee for their aligner product.
The cost
Full
Invisalign treatment may involve 25 trays or more and may take anywhere from 15
months or longer. The costs range from $5000-$9000 depend on the geographic
areas and offices. In the bay area, the
cost averages around $7000. At Care
Orthodontics, our fee is significant lower. We extend more affordable fee to make
treatment accessible to more patients. Fee varies depends on the complexity of
treatment and the individual’s occlusion.
Invisalign system
can be used to treat children, teenagers, adults ranging from age 7 to 97. A decade ago, Invisalign was recommended
mostly for patients age 14 or older but in recent years, with advanced technology,
Invisalign treatment, used in combination with braces, can be applied to treat
children at younger age.
Whether you are the parents of the teen or the
adult who considers the Invisalign system, every individual has different needs
and requirements. For specific recommendations, you need to
schedule a consultation with our orthodontist, Dr. Nancy Phan, to do a thorough
clinical examinations, review the teeth and see what best fitted for your
needs. The specific time, costs, and
requirements will be discussed at the consultation appointment.
Dr. Nancy
Phan is a Board-certified orthodontist and dedicated many years to bring out
the true beauty of your smile and strong bites. Visit our website at www.CareOrthodontics.com or call Care
Orthodontic today at 408-971-2885 to schedule an appointment.
