Aligner technology across the board should perform the functions of straightening malaligned teeth using similar orthodontic mechanics.
There are many brands in the market, and prices may vary quite a bit. It is understandable that patients would want to know why they are paying a premium for a similar treatment that could potentially be much cheaper, and I hope the information below can help you make your decision better.
Invisalign was founded in 1997, and since then has had 23 years of continual research and development to ensure that patients get the best outcome in the shortest possible amount of time, and practitioners are well-equipped to use this technology to benefit their patients.
What patients may see as a series of plastic aligners, is in fact a product of good technology support from Invisalign, and continual research into material sciences and tooth movement algorithms to ensure teeth move into place in a reproducible fashion. In the background, Invisalign also conducts continual education to ensure practitioners are equipped with updated knowledge to use an ever-improving treatment interface and system to their patient's benefits.
The price point for Invisalign treatment may be high, as laboratory fees are higher than most aligner treatments in the market. But the ease of use, good quality support, reproducible treatment outcomes have made Invisalign the aligner of choice for most practitioners around the world.
