Align Technology recently introduced Invisalign Teen with mandibular advancement.
The clear aligner simultaneously aligns teeth and repositions the jaw in growing tween and teen patients, according to a press release. It’s reportedly the first clear aligner solution for Class II correction in these patients.
Through Class II treatments, doctors align the teeth and advance the lower jaw to improve the patient’s profile. Invisalign Teen with mandibular advancement replicates the action of commonly used functional appliances for Class II correction through new “precision wings.” The precision wings hold the mandible in a forward position while correcting malocclusion and crowding issues at the same time. Typically, doctors correct the mandible position and straighten the teeth in separate phases. This results in a longer treatment time.
The efficient treatment saves time and money and doesn’t require the use of elastic bands, eliminating compliance concerns. It’s also a more comfortable treatment for patients and has up to a 50 percent shorter treatment time when combined with weekly aligner changes. The system also includes up to six free replacement aligners, eruption compensation for erupting molars and canines, and compliance indicators.
View Full Press Release