Research On Invisalign
Align Technology, the creators of Invisalign sponsor dental research around the globe, giving grants in the region of £250,000 per annum.
Research On Invisalign
Align Technology, the creators of Invisalign sponsor dental research around the globe, giving grants in the region of £250,000 per annum. This has brought technological improvement and wider knowledge.
Seeing a provider allocate funds to support dental health is welcome, although from the perspective of our patients, we need to look at independent research on the Invisalign system.
Targeted Studies
A 2015 paper studied the reasons people often choose clear aligners, using a combination of quality of life questionnaires and clinical assessment, on an equal number of patients wearing Invisalign, or fixed braces.
A focus on gingival health saw far fewer issues develop with Invisalign, the same group also showed greater satisfaction with orthodontic treatment and the effect they felt this had on their life.
Healthier gums are due to easier oral hygiene, part of the reason people choose removable braces, with the aesthetic benefits equally important. We should also look at overall effectiveness.
In 2019, a systematic review looked at 20 studies over the previous decade. The review concentrated on accuracy and efficiency.
No apparent differences were found between Invisalign and fixed appliances in most circumstances, including for crowded teeth. A few cases of heightened inclination and tooth contactfared better with braces.
A similar 2018 review of 22 pieces of research came to similar conclusions. That the Invisalign system is a viable alternative to conventional braces in the correction of moderate malocclusions.
Overall Outcome
A further point picked up in research is that with Invisalign, the majority of tooth movement occurs in the early stages. Seeing quick change is in no way detrimental and another reason people choose Invisalign.
The key is whether your professional orthodontist is equally confident that you are making the right choice. They will study your oral profile in detail and confirm whether the need and solution are an ideal match.
As the research shows, there can be cases where clear aligners will not bring the best outcome but they are unusual and for the majority of patients, Invisalign treatment is a sound option.
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