InvisalignGo is a new, simplified approach to teeth straightening which guides GDPs fresh to the system through identifying, planning and monitoring aesthetic cases, enabling them to use this innovative clear aligner technology to treat patients confidently, and by doing so extend their practice offering.
Invisalign Go can be used as a standalone treatment for teeth straightening, or in combination with other aesthetic or restorative approaches, to enable more effective outcomes which support a minimally invasive approach to dentistry. Invisalign Go can treat mild crowding, spacing, orthodontic relapse and other aesthetic teeth misalignment cases. It is suitable for smile improvements in the anterior space (first premolar to first premolar). Invisalign Go is available as single arch or dual arch treatments and patients can achieve Invisalign smiles in as little as seven months.
Simplifying the system
With the new Invisalign Go system case assessment software, patient selection has been made simpler to help GDPs easily identify suitable patients for treatment. After uploading intra-oral pictures of their patient to Align Technology’s proprietary system, they receive an assessment of the case’s difficulty level directly from the company – based on the parameters of Invisalign Go – to help them determine whether to treat the patient with the new edition.
If the case is deemed too complex for Invisalign Go, a subsequent digitally aided referral process allows the GDP to transfer patient photos to an Invisalign trained specialist directly within the Invisalign system. As well as ensuring every patient receives the right treatment, this means the dentist is able to build stronger partnerships with specialists.
Once they have determined the patient is suitable for treatment with Invisalign Go, the GDP fills out a simple prescription form outlining treatment goals and submits it with PVS impressions or an intra-oral scan. The new system can be integrated into an existing digital dental workflow, as Invisalign Go works both with PVS impressions and Align Technology’s intra-oral scanner, the iTero Element, as well as 3M TrueDefinition and Cerec Omnicam.
From this, a personalised treatment plan is created using ClinCheck software, Align’s 3D treatment planning tool. This provides each patient with a clear view of their upcoming treatment journey and the treating dentist with clinical control over their case. Once the treatment plan has been approved a series of customised clear aligners will be manufactured and shipped directly to the practice.
Patients are fitted with their first aligners in practice and advised to change them approximately every two weeks. Check up appointments are typically arranged every eight weeks to ensure the treatment is tracking against plan. Tracking the patient’s progress is key, and as part of the new Invisalign Go system, dentists are provided with an appointment plan to provide task level guidance with specific and detailed processes to be performed at each appointment. In addition, a progress assessment toolmeans thatat any time during treatment, Invisalign Go’s technology allows clinicians to upload new intra-oral photos and, within minutes, receive confirmation of whether or not the case is tracking as planned. If a case ever goes off track, new aligners can be ordered free of charge.
Simplified pricing and training
Like the aligners, the price structure and training is clear and makes Invisalign Go a realistic treatment option for general dentists: Invisalign Go single arch treatment costs £655, whilst a dual arch treatment is £875. With a fixed lab fee there are no hidden surprises and any additional aligners required to reach the original treatment goal are included at no extra charge.
The Invisalign Go training programme, which every GDP who signs up to the system is offered, consists of an online training session, followed by an in person training day with live hands-on sessions to provide a thorough understanding of how Invisalign Go works. The sessions offer hands-on tips and techniques on Invisalign Go digital photography, impressions, interproximal reduction (IPR) and attachments. This content focuses purely on the use of Invisalign Go in the treatment of patients with minor orthodontic or cosmetic concerns. The training is open to all general dental practitioners at a total cost of £450.
However, Align Technology doesn’t just leave new practitioners there. The company has an extensive continued education programme to ensure that each practitioner has sustained support throughout their Invisalign Go treatments. One specific part of this is access to an online community of Invisalign Go providers run by Aligner Consulting, which provides expert training, coaching, mentoring and ongoing support for those new to the Invisalign system.
For more information or to register for the Invisalign Go training programme please visit www.invisalign-go.co.uk
For more information about Aligner Consulting visit www.go.alignerconsulting.com