MONGIOVI ORTHODONTICS

VINCENT D. MONGIOVI, D.M.D.

Invisalign is an innovative system of clear, orthodontic shells or aligners that are designed to gradually move teeth. After multiple sets of the aligners, the teeth are moved into their proper position and the end result is straighter, healthier teeth.  The first step in the Invisalign process is to have a consultation to see if you are a candidate for treatment. Simple dental impressions and diagnostic records, along with the doctor’s detailed treatment plan, are then sent to Align Technology, the Invisalign laboratory.  At Align Technology, the impressions are processed and scanned by their advanced imaging software and eventually custom aligners are fabricated. However, before the aligners are actually produced, a 3-D model of how the teeth will move is sent to the doctor electronically to review for accuracy.         

Once the doctor accepts the information provided in the 3-D images, Align Technology would go ahead and make the aligners.  Dr. Mongiovi prefers to share this 3-D technology with his patients before accepting Align’s diagnostic image to make sure that the end result is what the patient desires and to explain the time and number of aligners that will be needed to straighten their teeth.

Invisalign is growing in popularity as the treatment of choice for many adults. The aligners are nearly invisible, so one can straighten their teeth without anyone knowing. Each aligner is removable, so there are less eating restrictions than with traditional braces. Also, there are no wires or braces to cause any irritations, so the process is more comfortable.  While Invisalign is a great option for most patients there are some situations where traditional braces may be more suitable.  It is important to work with an Invisalign-certified doctor who is also familiar with traditional orthodontic treatment when deciding which treatment is right for you. 

For more information on Invisalign, please visit: www.invisalign.com

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