Invisalign Express ® vs standard Invisalign ® : What is the difference?

Invisalign is registered trademark of Align Technology, Inc.

Align Technology, Inc. launched their Invisalign Express ® system so to provide a way by which dentists could treat less involved cases for a lower price. Our table below outlines some of the differences between these two Invisalign ® systems.

A comparison of Invisalign ® system features and uses:

	Invisalign ®	Invisalign Express ®
Case complexity	Mild to moderate	Mild
Intended use (1)	Full orthodontic treatment	Minor tooth alignment Orthodontic relapse Before other dental work
Number of sets of aligners (2)	20 to 30, but can be more	10 or fewer
Treatment time	1 year	6 months
Aligner wearing time	Around the clock except when eating or brushing	Around the clock except when eating or brushing
Checkup interval	4 to 6 weeks	4 to 6 weeks
Does dental insurance cover treatment?	Usually to the same extent as traditional braces	Usually to the same extent as traditional braces
Estimated patient cost (2)	$3500 to $9000	$1500 to $4000
Dentist price per case (2)	$1495	$750
	Treatment specifics: (1)
Maximum tooth crowding	Less than 6 mm	2 mm or less
Maximum tooth spacing	Less than 6 mm	2 mm or less
Maximum rotation of incisors	45 degrees or less	15 degrees or less
Maximum rotation of cuspids	30 degrees or less	10 degress or less
Maximum Midline correction	2mm or less	2mm or less
Maxiumu arch expansion	2 to 4 mm	1.5 mm

Footnotes:

As you can see from the 'Treatment specifics" portion of our chart, Invisalign Express ® is only intended for use with the simplest orthodontic cases. Those cases where only comparatively small tooth movements are required. Of course only the treating dentist can make a determination as to the suitability of Express ® as a way of filling a patient's orthodontic needs. And they can only come to this conclusion after having an opportunity to examine and evaluate the patient.

Some of the common uses of Invisalign Express ® are: Correcting small imperfections in the alignment of anterior teeth. Treating that relapse (tooth shifting) that has occurred in the years following previous orthodontic treatment, often due to the failure of the patient to wear their retainers. Cursory improvements so to idealize the alignment of the patient's teeth before other dental work is performed, such as the placement of porcelain veneers.
Align Technology, Inc. launched their Invisalign Express ® system so to provide a way by which dentists could treat less involved cases for a lower price. Because Express ® cases will only involve the use of ten or fewer sets of aligners, as opposed to the 20 or 30 typically involved with standard treatment, the fee the dentist pays to Align Technology, Inc. is less. This cost saving in turn can be passed on to the patient in regards to the price they pay for their treatment.

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How does Invisalign Express ® compare to standard treatment?

A comparison of Invisalign ® system features and uses:

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