Align Technology announces Invisalign G5 innovations for treatment of deep bite

Invisalign Australia has announced the upcoming release of InvisalignG5 innovations, specifically designed for the treatment of deep bite malocclusions. InvisalignG5 is engineered to help doctors achieve even better clinical outcomes when treating deep bites.

Invisalign^G5 offers comprehensive features dedicated to deep bite treatment, including:

• New SmartForce attachments and pressure areas designed to level the curve of Spee by improving control of premolar extrusion and anterior intrusion for more predictable deep bite treatments; and
• Precision aligner bite ramps designed to disocclude the posterior teeth for improved efficiency in deep bite treatments.

"Invisalign^G5 is our first set of innovations designed to enhance treatment predictability for a specific type of malocclusion," said John P. Graham, Align Technology's vice president, marketing and chief marketing officer. "Deep bite is a very prevalent, functional problem that is important to correct, with an estimated 45 percent of adult and teen patients presenting with this orthodontic problem [according to a 2013 Align Technology North America survey. Data on file with Align]. We're pleased to introduce this set of innovative features that addresses such a big part of our customers' practices and that will help drive increased utilisation of Invisalign over time."

Invisalign^G5 is the latest in a series of SmartForce innovations that include Optimised Attachments and Power Ridge® features. SmartForce features are engineered to deliver the forces needed to achieve predictable tooth movements with Invisalign. Based on biomechanical principles, SmartForce features are customised for each tooth using advanced virtual modelling and are positioned precisely to deliver the proper forces.

Invisalign^G5 innovations for deep bite will be available on all Invisalign treatment options at no additional cost to Invisalign-trained providers worldwide in the first quarter of 2014.

Invisalign Australia Pty Ltd is owned by Align Technology Inc. The Invisalign product family includes Invisalign, Invisalign Teen, Invisalign Lite, Vivera Retainers and Invisalign i7.