Attachments

Need to understand when and where Align Technology places attachments by default? Check out the Attachment Protocol Summary.

See the latest changes to Align Technology's attachments designed to deliver the results you expect in more clinical situations.

• Learn more about optimized attachments for extrusions.
  
• Learn more about optimized attachments for rotations.

A/P Corrections

If you request A/P Correction in your treatment, Align Technology's default setup is correction with Class II / Class III elastics*. The teeth will be initially aligned with simultaneous movements, and the projected effect of the elastics will be shown as a one-stage jump at the end of treatment. If you prefer a distalization setup you may request it in your special instructions.

Need assistance with using buttons and elastics, check out our Auxiliary Techniques Guide.

Additional Protocol Improvements:

• Learn more about Power Ridges, designed to improve root movement.
• Learn more about Velocity Optimization, designed to provide more controlled tooth movements.
• Learn more about IPR improvements, now staged when the teeth are more aligned to create better access when performing IPR.

*The use of buttons and elastics in conjunction with aligners is an advanced Invisalign skill that is covered in advanced Invisalign Clinical Education Courses. It is highly recommended that you take one of these courses prior to attempting A/P corrections in your treatments