The Technology Behind Invisalign ®
You may wonder what goes on at Invisalign ® between the time that your dentist takes impressions of your teeth and when you receive your first set of aligners.
State of the art computer technology plays a vital role in the process. In fact, Invisalign's ® high-volume, customized manufacturing process is the first of its kind in the world.
The diagram below shows some of the ways advanced computer technology fits into the Invisalign ®.
Step 1
To ensure a high degree of accuracy throughout the process, impressions are taken of your teeth by your doctor.
Step 2
Your doctor sends Invisalign ® your impressions which are used to make plaster models of your teeth.
Step 3
Using advanced imaging technology, Invisalign ® transforms your plaster models into a highly accurate 3-D digital image.
Step 4
A computerized movie - called ClinCheck ® - depicting the movement of your teeth from the beginning to the final position is created.
Step 5
Using the Internet, the doctor reviews your ClinCheck file - if necessary, adjustments to the depicted plan are made.
Step 6
From your approved ClinCheck file, Invisalign ® uses laser scanning to build a set of actual models that reflect each stage of your treatment plan.
Step 7
Your customized set of aligners are made from these models, sent to your doctor, and given to you. You wear each aligner for about two weeks.
Step 8
After wearing all of your aligners in the series, you get the beautiful smile you've always wanted.
