Align Technology Extends Invisalign G5 Precision Bite Ramps to Vivera Retainers
April 04 2018 - 5:33PM
First Customizable Retainers Designed to
Help Preserve Beautiful Smiles After Deep Bite Correction with
Invisalign Treatment
Align Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq:ALGN) today announced the commercial
availability of Vivera Retainers with Precision Bite Ramps, the
first retainers in the market that can be customized to provide
additional support after deep bite correction. First introduced in
2014 with Invisalign G5 Innovations, Precision Bite Ramps are
designed to disocclude the posterior teeth or “open the bite” for
improved efficiency in deep bite Invisalign treatments. The
prevalence of deep bite malocclusion is a very common orthodontic
occurrence worldwide, and is especially high in North America and
EMEA, presenting in 45%* of patients in those regions. To date,
over 688,000* moderate or severe deep bite patients have been
treated with Invisalign clear aligners, including over 185,000*
teenagers. In addition, data from patients treated with the
Invisalign system shows that doctors are correcting more severe
deep bites with Invisalign G5 Precision Bite Ramps* than without.
“My first choice of retainers for orthodontic treatment
are the clear Vivera retainers,” said Dr. Rob van den Berg, an
Invisalign Platinum provider with orthodontic practices in San
Ramon and Mountain View, California. “I’ve wanted Precision
Bite Ramps to be integrated into Vivera retainers since Precision
Bite Ramps were first introduced in 2014 as part of Invisalign G5
innovations. I have had great clinical success combining Precision
Bite Ramps with Invisalign clear aligners for deep bite patients,
while providing these patients with a better overall treatment
experience at the same time. Now that I can select Precision Bite
Ramps on both Invisalign clear aligners and Vivera retainers, I can
provide both a great outcome for my patients with deep bite and an
effective way to maintain their beautiful smile for years to
come.”
Vivera retainers are an effective, aesthetic
retention solution. Unlike other traditional clear retainers,
Vivera retainers are made with the same state-of-the-art technology
as Invisalign aligners, which employ 3-D digital imaging,
proprietary clear thermoplastic material, and advanced fabrication
technology to create a strong retainer with a precise, comfortable
fit. Retainers must be strong enough to maintain tooth position and
Align's lab tests show that Vivera's proprietary thermoplastic
material is more than 30 percent stronger than other leading clear
retainer materials. Align's research also demonstrates that many
clear thermoplastic retainers begin to deform (warp or crack) after
as little as two months of simulated daytime wear, impacting their
ability to maintain teeth in their final retained position. Vivera
retainers are less likely to crack or break* than other clear
retainers made from other leading clear retainer materials. Vivera
retainers are suitable for Invisalign and non-Invisalign patients,
and can be made directly from a final Invisalign treatment stage or
from a digital scan or dental impression (for non-Invisalign
patients). Vivera retainers with Precision Bite Ramps are now
available to Invisalign-trained providers in Asia Pacific and will
be available in North America beginning April 9, 2018. Vivera
retainers with Precision Bite Ramps will be available in EMEA in
Q218 and in Latin America in Q418.
Separately, Align also made two other announcements today.
Please see press releases entitled, “Align Technology Expands
Invisalign Product Portfolio with New Options and Greater
Flexibility to Treat a Broader Range of Patients” and “Align
Technology Introduces Invisalign Clear Aligners for Phase 1
Treatment of Younger Patients with Early Mixed Dentition.”
*Source: Data on File at Align Technology.
About Align Technology, Inc.Align Technology
designs and manufactures the Invisalign® system, the most advanced
clear aligner system in the world, and iTero® intraoral scanners
and services. Align’s products help dental professionals achieve
the clinical results they expect and deliver effective,
cutting-edge dental options to their patients. Visit
www.aligntech.com for more information.
For additional information about the Invisalign
system or to find an Invisalign provider in your area, please visit
www.invisalign.com. For additional information about iTero digital
scanning system, please visit www.itero.com.
Align Technology Madelyn Homick 408.470.1180
mhomick@aligntech.com
Zeno GroupMary Ellen Ynes 650.759.8836
maryellen.ynes@zenogroup.com
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