Align Technology recently introduced Invisalign Virtual Care AI, a next generation remote monitoring solution with new artificial intelligence-assisted capabilities that streamlines workflows for doctors and their teams.
Features include patient enrollment, setup and review directly on the Invisalign Doctor Site without the need for separate standalone solutions, according to a press release.
Invisalign Virtual Care AI helps doctors remotely monitor Invisalign treatment progress based on their own pre-approved clinical settings and AI-assisted algorithms for Automatic Assessment calibrated to each doctor’s ClinCheck treatment features. AI-assisted Automated Notifications based on doctor settings guide patients to either advance to the next aligner stage if treatment is tracking well, to stay on their current stage or to contact their doctor if their treatment is not tracking.
The solution builds on the Invisalign Virtual Care platform, which was launched in March 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. The platform was developed to allow Invisalign doctors to remotely connect with patients through the My Invisalign App to monitor treatment progress and ensure continuity of care. The platform offers several software features to create a single-platform experience. The AI-assisted Automated Notifications (Virtual Care 3.0) feature is part of the solution and is a registered medical device in some countries.
Invisalign Virtual Care AI is integrated with the Align Digital Platform, which includes the Invisalign Doctor Site, ClinCheck treatment plans, and the My Invisalign App. No separate portal or login is necessary, as remote monitoring is managed directly on the Invisalign Doctor Site. Patients can use their My Invisalign App without downloading a separate app for remote monitoring.
Through the app, AI-assisted photo capture makes it easy for patients to obtain clinically relevant photos. Patients send photos with every aligner change and receive progress notifications on their My Invisalign App.
AI-assisted Automatic Assessment measures and highlights the size of aligner spaces based on doctor settings. Doctors can customize settings at a clinic level or for individual patients. The Virtual Care AI assessment automatically integrates tooth type, shape and size from the doctor-approved ClinCheck treatment plan.
Aligner spaces are measured and highlighted individually for each tooth, allowing clinicians to quickly hone-in on problem areas where teeth do not correctly fit into the tray. Any exceptions to treatment progress, such as aligner fit or a tooth that is not moving as expected, are flagged for doctor review.
The Invisalign Virtual Care AI remote monitoring solution is in active global rollout to Invisalign trained doctors with availability beginning in certain markets. Check with your Align sales representative for product availability.
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