With the growing popularity of Invisalign, more orthodontists and dentists are offering clear aligner therapy. While many of them dabble in this modern approach to straightening teeth, I specialize in Invisalign and have a hand (or, more specifically, a computer mouse) in designing the clear aligners for my patients.
As an Elite Premier Invisalign Provider—ranked in the top 100 providers in the world—I have been privileged to get an up-close look at how these clear aligners are made. Several of my staff members also have done extensive training at the company’s design lab in Costa Rica, including my technician, Lorraine, who was the subject of a pilot study arranged by the vice president of operations of Align Technology, makers of Invisalign.
It is a collaboration of not only my staff in our Northeast Ohio offices, but also a design lab and production facility—all digitally connected. Here are the many behind-the-scenes steps to attaining a perfect smile.