An average of 45% of prosthodontic procedures could benefit from pre-restorative tooth alignment.1

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“I have to fix their teeth alignment first which allows for a better treatment outcome.

Dr Masami Arai, Japan

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Pre-restorative alignment can treat malocclusions, clear heavy contacts, and provide a stable occlusion foundation to allow for functionally stable and long-lasting restorations.2,3,4

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Patients today can be willing to invest in comprehensive treatments if they can understand the value in minimally invasive treatments that preserves their natural tooth structure and achieve durable, long lasting restorations.

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An average of 45% of restorative procedures could benefit from tooth movement1. Unlock this opportunity for your practice.

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Achieve long-lasting and stable outcomes

Pre-restorative alignment can treat malocclusions, clear heavy contacts, and provide a stable occlusion foundation to allow for functionally stable and long-lasting restorations.2,3,4

Respond to growing demand women prosthodontic-dentistry
Respond to growing demand women prosthodontic-dentistry

Respond to growing demand

Patients today can be willing to invest in comprehensive treatments if they can understand the value in minimally invasive treatments that preserves their natural tooth structure and achieve durable, long lasting restorations.

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Accelerate practice growth prosthodontic dentistry

Accelerate practice growth

An average of 45% of restorative procedures could benefit from tooth movement1. Unlock this opportunity for your practice.

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Case example: Discover the clinical impact of pre-restorative alignment

Highlighting the Invisalign system used to make space for an anterior implant. ​

The patient presented with Class I malocclusion, crowding, edge to edge bite, missing 1.2 and narrow arches. The main goal of treatment was the treatment was opening 1.2’s implant space.
The patient presented with Class I malocclusion, crowding, edge to edge bite, missing 1.2 and narrow arches. The main goal of treatment was the treatment was opening 1.2’s implant space.

Initial:

The patient presented with Class I malocclusion, crowding, edge to edge bite, missing 1.2 and narrow arches. The main goal of treatment was opening 1.2’s implant space.

6mm implant space was opened with expansion of upper arch and proclination of upper anterior without any tipping movement.
6mm implant space was opened with expansion of upper arch and proclination of upper anterior without any tipping movement.

Post pre-restorative tooth alignment:

6mm implant space was opened with expansion of upper arch and proclination of upper anterior without any tipping movement.

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Prosthodontic Dentistry Implant placement third case

Implant placement and restorative finishing

After implant treatment, due to asymmetric shape of the incisors and with the request of the patient, porcelain laminate veneers was performed on 1.1, 2.1 and 2.2

The patient presented with Class I malocclusion, crowding, edge to edge bite, missing 1.2 and narrow arches. The main goal of treatment was the treatment was opening 1.2’s implant space.
The patient presented with Class I malocclusion, crowding, edge to edge bite, missing 1.2 and narrow arches. The main goal of treatment was the treatment was opening 1.2’s implant space.

Initial:

The patient presented with Class I malocclusion, crowding, edge to edge bite, missing 1.2 and narrow arches. The main goal of treatment was opening 1.2’s implant space.

6mm implant space was opened with expansion of upper arch and proclination of upper anterior without any tipping movement.
6mm implant space was opened with expansion of upper arch and proclination of upper anterior without any tipping movement.

Post pre-restorative tooth alignment:

6mm implant space was opened with expansion of upper arch and proclination of upper anterior without any tipping movement.

Prosthodontic Dentistry Implant placement third case
Prosthodontic Dentistry Implant placement third case

Implant placement and restorative finishing

After implant treatment, due to asymmetric shape of the incisors and with the request of the patient, porcelain laminate veneers was performed on 1.1, 2.1 and 2.2

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*Case courtesy of Dr. Cihan Capan, Turkey. Visit https://alignglobalgallery.com/ to view other similar cases.

Invisalign treatment is complementary to comprehensive restorative treatments.​

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of surveyed U.S. dentists think it’s necessary to have a patient’s teeth in the optimal position before starting any restorative procedures5

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of surveyed U.S. dentists use Invisalign treatment as pre-restorative technique6.

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of surveyed U.S. dentists recommend Invisalign treatment as a pre-restorative technique7

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of surveyed U.S. dentists think it’s necessary to have a patient’s teeth in the optimal position before starting any restorative procedures5

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of surveyed U.S. dentists use Invisalign treatment as pre-restorative technique6.

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of surveyed U.S. dentists recommend Invisalign treatment as a pre-restorative technique7

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A wide range of educational resources and comprehensive support from Align are available to support your proficiency.​

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Complete the registration form and a team member will connect with you soon. ​

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You are than ready to offer the most advanced clear aligner system in the world8 to your patients.

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  1. Data on File at Align Technology as of Sept 20, 2017. Based on survey data of current Dental Practitioners in the USA, doctors (n=251) were asked “What percent of the patient cases for prosthodontic procedures (ie veneers, implants, bridges, partials) would have benefited from a better initial position of the teeth?” (n=251). An average of 45% was developed from the doctor’s responses. 

  2. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/11991066_Integrating_aesthetic_dentistry_and_space_closure_in_patients_with_missing_lateral_incisors

  3. Rose TP, Jivraj S, Chee W. The role of orthodontics in implant dentistry. Br Dent J. 2006;201(12):753-764.

  4. Moon JE, Kim SH, Han JS, et al. Esthetic restorations of maxillary anterior teeth with orthodontic treatment and porcelain laminate veneers: a case report. J Adv Prosthodont. 2010;2(2):61-63.

  5. Based on a survey of n=98 North American Invisalign providers who are classified as having submitted 10 or more Invisalign cases in the past 12 months [October 2018-September 2019]. These dentists were asked “How necessary do you think it is to have a patient’s teeth in the optimal position before starting any restorative procedures?” 4-point scale where Necessary = Extremely or Somewhat Necessary. Includes Invisalign provider dentists in USA and Canada. Data on file as of August 6, 2020.

  6. Based on a survey of n=98 North American Invisalign providers who are classified as having submitted 10 or more Invisalign cases in the past 12 months [October 2018-September 2019]. These dentists were asked, “In the past 12 months, for how many
    restorative cases have you used Invisalign treatment as a pre-restorative technique before any of the below mentioned procedures?” providing number of cases for dental implants, veneers, crowns, bridges, and composites. Overall percentage includes dentists
    who have used Invisalign as a pre-restorative technique for at least one case before at least one of the dental procedures (dental implants, veneers, crowns, bridges, or composites). Includes Invisalign provider dentists in USA and Canada. Data on file as of August 6, 2020.

  7. Based on a survey of n=98 North American Invisalign providers who are classified as having submitted 10 or more Invisalign cases in the past 12 months [October 2018-September 2019]. These dentists were asked “how likely are you to recommend Invisalign
    treatment as a pre-restorative technique to your patients when indicated?” 5-point scale where recommend = Definitely or Probably Recommend. Includes Invisalign provider dentists in USA and Canada. Data on file as of August 6, 2020.

  8. Data on file at Align Technology, as of September 23, 2020.