This document provides information about Invisalign clear aligner treatment from Austin Cosmetic Dentistry. It discusses the merits of Invisalign, including that it is virtually invisible and removable. The treatment process involves wearing a series of clear aligners for 20-22 hours daily to gradually straighten teeth over 6-48 aligners. Invisalign has been shown to effectively treat various dental issues like crowding, gaps, overbites and underbites. The cost is similar to braces but Invisalign allows normal eating and tooth care.

1. AUSTIN INVISALIGN
Austin Cosmetic Dentistry by Tejas Patel, DDS
221 W 6th St #940, Austin, TX 78701; (512) 476-2336
austincosmetic.com/invisalign-austin

2.  INTRODUCTION
 MERITS
 HISTORY
 TREATMENT PROCESS
 EFFECTIVENESS
 OUTCOME
 COST
 CONCLUSION
 REFERENCES
OUTLINE

3.  Dental braces are devices used in orthodontics to
straighten teeth and jaws.
 They are used to correct underbites, overbites, open
bites, deep bites, cross, bites, malocclusions and other
dental architectural flaws.
 There are different types of braces, the most recent of
which is clear aligners.
INTRODUCTION

4.  Clear aligners are orthodontic devices
 They are used to gradually move teeth into their final
positions.
 They serve as alternative to metal dental braces.
 One of these is Invisalign
INTRODUCTION

5. INTRODUCTION

6.  Invisalign straightens teeth using a series of nearly
invisible, removable aligners that are custom-made
specifically for an individuals teeth.
 Usually replaced every two weeks.
 The teeth move gradually to the desired position.
INTRODUCTION

7.  They are:
 virtually invisible and fit snugly over your teeth
 effective
 easily removable
 comfortable
 customized
 useful for adults and teenagers.
MERITS OF INVISALIGN

8. MERITS OF INVISALIGN

9.  Invisalign is manufactured by Align Technology, a
multinational medical device company.
 The company was founded in 1997 by Zia Chishti.
 Headquarter is in San Jose, California.
 It was approved for use in 1998 by the FDA.
HISTORY OF INVISALIGN

10.  Over 2.4million people have been treated with
invisalign worldwide as at 2014.
 The invisalign system has won many awards for
medical design, fast growth, and stereolithography.
HISTORY OF INVISALIGN

11.  The invisalign treatment plan is individualized
 The invisalign provider examines the patient’s teeth,
takes photographs, X-ray, and determine the ability of
the invisalign to straighten it.
 A detailed treatment plan is then developed.
 Each set of specially made aligners is put on for 20-
22hours per day for two week.
TREATMENT PROCESS

12.  Anywhere from 6-48 aligners may be needed.
 Each aligner shifts teeth slightly (0.25 to 0.33
millimeters) moving them horizontally and vertically
and even rotating them when needed.
 The aligners are engineered to use the right amount of
force in the right place at the right time.
TREATMENT PROCESS

13.  The teeth gradually straightens as patient progresses
through series of aligners.
 The aligner is removed for brushing, flossing and
eating.
 The progress is constantly monitored by the provider to
ensure effectiveness.
 Time of completion of treatment varies from person to
person.
TREATMENT PROCESS

14.  Invisalign treatment is clinically proven to be effective
for a broad range of teeth straightening cases, from
mild to complex.
 It has been found useful in the treatment of the
following conditions.
EFFECTIVENESS

15.  Gapped Teeth
 Gaps between teeth can occur with abnormal
continued growth of the jawbone.
 Missing teeth can also cause the surrounding teeth
to shift due to the extra space, creating gaps in your
teeth.
 Spacing issues and gaps between teeth can lead to
gum problems (due to lack of protection by the
teeth), periodontal pockets and increased risk of
periodontal disease.
EFFECTIVENESS

16.  Overbite
 Overbite occurs when the upper teeth bite over the
lower teeth.
 It's typically caused by genetics, bad oral habits, or
overdevelopment of the bone that supports the
teeth.
 This can lead to gum problems or irritation, and/or
wear on the lower teeth, and can cause painful jaw
and joint problems.
EFFECTIVENESS

17.  Underbite
 Underbite can occur when the lower teeth protrude
past the front teeth. It's usually caused by
undergrowth of the upper jaw, overgrowth of the
lower jaw, or both.
 It can also be caused by missing upper teeth. This can
prevent the normal function of front teeth or molars,
which can lead to tooth wear.
 It can also cause painful jaw and joint problems.
EFFECTIVENESS

18.  Open Bite
 Open bite often occurs when some teeth are unable
to make physical contact with the opposing teeth for
a proper bite.
 Most often caused by a genetic abnormal jaw
structure or excessive thumb-sucking, an open bite
can cause poor or painful chewing, and even speech
impairment.
 It can also lead to greater issues like
temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ).
EFFECTIVENESS

19.  Overly Crowded
 Teeth crowding occurs when there is simply a lack of
room within your jaw for all of your teeth to fit
normally.
 When left untreated, overly crowded teeth can get
worse over time, and result in severely crooked
teeth.
 This crowding can lead to plaque accumulation,
tooth decay and an increased chance of gum disease.
EFFECTIVENESS

20.  Crossbite
 Crossbite can occur when the upper and lower jaws
are both misaligned.
 It causes one or more upper teeth to bite on the
inside of the lower teeth, and can happen on both
the front and the sides of the mouth.
 This can cause wear of the teeth, gum disease and
bone loss.
EFFECTIVENESS

21. Invisalign vs Braces Comparison Chart Invisalign Braces
Effectively treats a wide variety of cases, including crowding,
spacing, crossbite, overbite and underbite
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Straightens your teeth. ● ●
Allows you to eat whatever foods you enjoy. ●
Lets you remove the device when you want. ●
Lets you enjoy virtually invisible teeth-straightening ●
Allows you to brush and floss your teeth normally for better
periodontal health.
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Consists of smooth, comfortable plastic instead of sharp
metal that is more likely to irritate your cheeks and gums.
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Frees up your busy schedule, with office visits only every four
to six weeks.
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Invisalign Teen®: Provides up to six free replacement aligners
if lost or broken.
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22. OUTCOME

24. OUTCOME

25. COST

26.  The cost of Invisaligntreatment is similar to braces,
but that’s where the similarity ends.
 Invisalign clear aligners are removable and virtually
invisible, so you can keep living your life and caring
for your teeth throughout treatment the same way
you always have.
COST

27.  And Invisalign treatment is now up to 50 percent
faster with weekly aligner changes.
 Other clear aligners may attract attention with lower
prices, but with Invisalign treatment you get the most
advanced clear aligner system in the world. No other
treatment system can offer:
COST

28. “A smile can change everything”
“With invisalign you can achieve the smile you always
dream of”
CONCLUSION

29.  https://www.invisalign.com/
 http://www.invisalign.bh/
 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clear aligners
REFERENCES

30. THANKS!
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 More info on Austin Invisalign:
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