Invisalign clear aligners and braces - a comparative analysis... Which will correct your bite better and faster?

Today, many dental centers provide services to correct bites. However, not all of them offer Invisalign teeth straightening, an innovative system that allows correction using clear aligners (aligners). After all, for such treatment, the center must have expensive modern equipment, the necessary software and qualified specialists.

Invisalign has the following advantages:

1. High efficiency of aligners.
2. Ease of use.
3. The aesthetics of the aligners, which, moreover, do not interfere with diction and do not injure soft tissues.
4. Low allergenicity.

Invisalign teeth straightening is used to correct:

• trema and diastema;
• crowded dentition;
• prognathic bite;
• open bite;
• direct bite;
• crossbite;
• mesial bite.

Many dentists consider Invisalign bite correction to be orthodontic perfection. After all, the system allows you to solve the most complex problems in a gentle manner, as evidenced by the photos before and after treatment.

Innovative technology for gentle bite correction

The appointment at the clinic is led by orthodontist Armen Fedorovich Kazaryan, Clinical Director of Invisalign Russia.
Member of the Russian Society of Orthodontists since 2001. If nature has not rewarded you with a snow-white smile and even teeth that look like pearls, there is no reason to be upset. Modern technologies will give you the result you have dreamed of for so long. Instead of unaesthetic braces, dentists recommend Invisalign, an American development for correcting bite pathology, which eliminates all defects within a period of one and a half months to two years.

Disadvantages of Invisalign

· High price. A set of mouth guards is quite expensive. This is due to the fact that they are manufactured only abroad, using high-tech expensive equipment.

· Long production time. The patient can receive his custom set of aligners in about a month. The long wait has a simple explanation. The design is manufactured abroad in only one single dental laboratory owned by Align Technology.

· Limited access. Today, not all dental clinics can install Invisalign aligners.

Types of braces

Dentists have come up with many different types of braces: metal (they even come in different shapes and colors), ceramic, sapphire, ligature (mounted on the inside of the teeth).

However, modern innovations do not stand still, and orthodontists have invented a system for correcting bites without the use of braces at all: this is the Invisalign system. It is a completely transparent aligner that fits onto your teeth easily and simply without an additional visit to the dentist. The device easily eliminates malocclusions in children and adults and can become a complete or partial replacement for traditional braces.

Correcting dental malocclusions using plastic invisible aligners began in the early 70s. At that time, the process of manufacturing such structures was very complicated: casts were made, from which the mouthguards were melted. For a course of treatment it was necessary to change at least 10 such systems, which was very expensive and was available only to a select few. Now prices have become more affordable, materials have become environmentally friendly, and specialists have adopted experience from pioneers.

Invisalign aligners - effective bite correction without braces

In dental practice, Invisalign aligners are the best alternative to braces. To confirm this, aligners are commonly called invisible braces for correcting malocclusion. Invisalign clear dental trays have helped many achieve a perfect smile, giving rows a straight look and perfect texture.

Alkasheva Z.R. orthodontist at Meliora Dent about efficiency and comfort:

“I can say that the Invisalign system took into account many of the shortcomings of other aligners and today this system is the most high-tech and, accordingly, the most effective. An undeniable advantage of treatment with aligners is the ability to remove the aligners for eating or for hygiene purposes. There is no uncomfortable period of adaptation to aligners when compared to braces. There is no special food diet.”

Invisalign aligners in the patient's mouth.
Technology that came from abroad has now appeared in Russia. Despite its high effectiveness, the price of Invisalign in Moscow is becoming more affordable. People of public professions and those whose lives are inextricably linked with the need to be in society, communicate with colleagues, partners, and clients tend to use transparent aligners. If veneers and lumineers are useless to straighten your teeth, and you don’t want to get braces, Invisalign aligners will help. With its help, you will achieve brilliant results in a relatively short time.

Price for treatment with Invisalign aligners*
Treatment with Invisalign aligners, 1 row of teeth	135000 RUR 175000 RUR
*The price includes: production of mouth guards, doctor’s observation, medical manipulations, control.

Invisalign – from abroad to Russia

Moscow was the first to evaluate and try the Invisalign technique in its practice. Capital clinics have mastered the certified method, and today it is confidently spreading throughout Russia. It is truly innovative: there is no discomfort, difficulty or disruption to the overall aesthetics of appearance. But there is an affordable cost for bite correction and a fairly quick result from effective treatment.

Despite the fact that Invisalign is firmly entering the horizons of orthodontic treatment, not all clinics in the capital can credit its use to their merits. Its use requires good technical equipment in dentistry, the latest software and qualified doctoral staff.

Invisalign aligners in medical

Our orthodontists have been using the Invisalign technique for years to straighten teeth and correct bites. offers the full range of research, preparation, treatment and control necessary for such correction. Invisalign aligners are made based on a specific clinical picture. Their design, quantity and duration of wearing are determined individually. Our clinic clients choose Invisalign aligners for a variety of reasons. For some people, comfort is important when straightening teeth, while for others it is the aesthetic component.

That is why we offer the Invisalign technique. understands the needs of his clients well and is always happy to meet them halfway.

Operating principle of mouth guards

INVISALIGHN aligners correct your bite using a virtual 3D model made from digital photographs of your teeth. Thin transparent aligners, like a thick expensive glove, envelop your teeth, gradually bringing them into the correct position, making their rows even and beautiful. Caring for mouthguards is simple and does not require special preparation. They are removed during oral hygiene and for eating. You can clearly see the process itself in the picture below:

Every two weeks you need to visit your doctor to replace the aligners with new ones that correspond to the changes that have occurred during this period. Although the technique can be based on the production of several sets of mouth guards at once for a long period with their independent replacement according to the terms prescribed by the doctor. In this case, a visit to the clinic to assess the effectiveness of treatment and the necessary correction will occur once every one and a half to two months. The price of Invisalign in Moscow and other services at our Southwestern dental clinic will pleasantly surprise you!

Who is treated with Invisalign aligners?

Unlike fixed appliances, which include metal and aesthetic braces, the patient removes mouth guards or aligners while eating and drinking and for oral care. Due to this feature, their ability to move teeth is somewhat limited, and the process takes longer. They cope well with cosmetic imperfections caused by the curvature of the dentition - for example, with unfolded or tilted front teeth. In this case, few people will want to install invisible braces and endure all the inconvenience caused by the traction of the orthodontic arch.

Installation of braces

It is very simple to install this type of braces yourself: you just need to rinse the aligners with running water and carefully put them on the teeth. The device will automatically “fall into place” when you close your teeth and will not be felt at all in your mouth during conversations or eating (it is recommended to remove the aligners at home before meals so as not to injure them).

After a certain period of time, when the teeth have moved to the required distance, it is recommended to visit the dentist to receive a new mouthguard made from dental casts, taking into account the changes that have occurred in them.

System price

It is important to remember that the cost of teeth correction with a system (excluding the technical part) may vary depending on the specific case, the complexity of the treatment, its duration, etc. Typically, the cost of the Invisalign braces system is comparable to the cost of traditional braces and in our dental clinic ranges from 70,000 rubles. Only an orthodontist can determine the exact cost of treatment because it depends on your individual needs and treatment plan. You can get advice by ordering a call from the website.

Correction of teeth with the INVISALIGN system (excluding the technical part)

from 70,000 rub.

More details by phone: +7,, +7 (499) 730-33-88.

Modern Invisalign braces - advantages

Invisalign aligners cost 68,000 rubles. (without taking into account the technical part) are justified by the ease of use of the orthodontic structure. Outwardly, they resemble analogues made half a century ago and used today to whiten teeth and neutralize the effects of bruxism. Such mouth guards are not individual and are not thought out by the creators for the effective treatment of orthodontic defects. Invisalign braces were created using a completely different principle, where the structural features of the jaw apparatus of a particular patient were taken into account.

The most important advantage of aligners is the comfort of their use. While getting used to braces takes a long time, adapting to mouthguards requires minimal time. They are absolutely transparent and allow you to freely appear in public without losing confidence in your own attractiveness. In addition, Invisalign is a removable design. The mouthguards are easily removed from the mouth while eating and for hygiene procedures. If brushing your teeth with braces is difficult, then aligners allow you to carry out the procedure as usual.

Treatment with an orthodontist takes on average one to two years. It all depends on the degree of complexity of the malocclusion, the age of the patient and the adherence to the schedule for correcting the defect recommended by the doctor. With Invisalign aligners, teeth will acquire the desired position in the row only if the patient takes the treatment seriously and follows all the doctor’s recommendations.

Therefore, if a deep sense of responsibility is not inherent in the patient, to achieve the planned result it is better to use non-removable orthodontic structures such as braces. According to age parameters, Invisalign aligners are used to treat malocclusion in adolescents and adult patients. The main conditions for using the device are completion of the growth of the jaw joint.

Advantages of the bite correction technique

You can see the result of the work even before the start of treatment, when the doctor demonstrates on the computer monitor virtual changes in your smile and the transformation of your teeth to restore the correct bite. A three-dimensional program and detailed video sequence are created according to the patient’s individual parameters and allow you to accurately plan the course of treatment and its duration.

The advantages of American Invisalign technology are undeniable. This method of correcting the bite is invisible to others and practically imperceptible to the person undergoing treatment. Thin transparent aligners do not affect the aesthetics of the image at all, which is especially important for adults and teenage children who experience discomfort due to changes in appearance.

• Unnoticed. The first and most important advantage is that the process of your treatment is invisible to others. If your social status does not require wearing braces, Invisalign is a great solution.
• Simple and hygienic. Unlike braces, aligners can be quickly and easily removed at any time: to brush your teeth before eating, before an important meeting, etc. And then, just as easily, put it on again.
• Comfortable. It takes no more than a couple of hours to get used to wearing mouth guards; they sit comfortably on the teeth and do not interfere with everyday life at all.
• Fast. Sometimes technology allows you to reduce treatment time, because... aligners cover the teeth on all sides and better transmit corrective pressure. On average, treatment takes about a year.

A significant convenience is the ability to independently change the aligners and fairly infrequent visits to the dentist. You live your usual life, and at this time the system works, making you irresistible day after day. At the same time, it does not interfere with diction and does not cause discomfort due to the exact match of the parameters of the aligners and your teeth.

The price of traditional braces is not too different from the cost of the Invisalign system, so it makes sense to choose transparent aligners to correct the bite and straighten the teeth.

Features of Invisalign aligners

Invisalign brand aligners were developed by the American company Align technology's in 1997. In a matter of years, they conquered the US market, and after 6 years, medical students examined the features of correcting malocclusions as part of dental school courses using the example of aligners from this brand. Today, Invisalign aligners are quite widely used in Russian clinics. However, each custom kit is still created only in the USA.

Technology of production and installation of aligners

1. removal of plaque and tartar from the surface of teeth (carried out in the clinic),
2. diagnostics of the oral cavity: taking impressions of the teeth or scanning the oral cavity, measuring the position of the teeth using special instruments, taking photographs of the face (to identify asymmetry caused by malocclusion), conducting an orthopantomogram or computed tomography to assess the quality of bone tissue (this stage is also carried out in clinic). Information is transmitted to Align technology's company,
3. computer modeling of the entire treatment process, virtual development of individual aligners - the patient can familiarize himself with this plan, assessing the result even before installing orthodontic structures,
4. production of individual mouth guards after agreeing on a treatment plan - this takes about one and a half months (including shipping from the USA). The technology is computerized as much as possible, so the risk of error due to the human factor is reduced to a minimum2,
5. fixing the first aligner and teaching the patient how to use the entire system.

The process of creating mouth guards is as robotic as possible - the process is visualized on a computer, and mouth guards are developed using innovative modern equipment. This makes the treatment process more accurate, predictable, targeted and faster, but significantly increases the cost of the system.

Features of nutrition when wearing mouth guards

There are no dietary restrictions while wearing aligners! It is only prohibited to consume chewing gum and sticky candies (taffy): they can stick to the surface of the device or get into the space between it and the teeth, which will create a favorable environment for the development of caries and tartar.

When studying Invisalign reviews online, you will note that mouthguards do not require compliance with any strict rules and regulations. With aligners, a person does not change the usual rhythm of life and does not become a hostage to circumstances. When purchasing braces on Ozernaya in Moscow or another city, you can be sure that the new dental product will not become a stumbling block in changing your established daily routine and hygiene. You will also be able to eat foods that you enjoy.

Before sitting down at the table, it is enough to remove the aligners. After eating, they are washed with running water so that bacteria and harmful microorganisms do not accumulate in them. Then, with a slight movement of the hand, the system is put into place, continuing to work as usual and changing your teeth for the better.

Famous politicians, show business and cinema stars noted the ease of use. Since the aligners are invisible on the teeth from the outside, you are unlikely to notice them on your favorite stars. However, representatives of the star Olympus wore Invisalign; photos of Invisalign can be found on our website. Among the fans of the orthodontic system you will find Khloe Kardashian, Justin Bieber, Tom Cruise, Eva Langoria and others. They have repeatedly left reviews about the Invisalign system, confirming its high status and orthodontic excellence.

Features of the Invisalign method

The mouthguard is a cover made of transparent composite plastic that is placed over the teeth and does not cause allergic reactions. The system is distinguished by high aesthetic indicators and is practically invisible on the teeth. It is made from a dental impression taken, taking into account detailed information about the characteristics of the dental system of a particular patient.

• In the Invisalign laboratory, the impressions are scanned, and a specialized application uses them to create a computer model of the abnormal bite and the same model of the desired result.
• After this, the application breaks the entire treatment program into stages. For each of them, a pair of aligners is developed with certain load parameters on all teeth at once, and not on each one separately, as is the case with conventional or self-ligating braces.
• The patient receives Invisalign aligners in installments , on average about 20 pairs, each of which sets a carefully calculated direction for the rotation and movement of all teeth, and a box for storing them. The aligners are replaced in accordance with the developed schedule - on average every 2-3 weeks.

Correction with plastic, elastic aligners is carried out due to the elastic force that acts on the tooth roots. The teeth move or tilt in accordance with the direction specified by the program.

Why is Invisalign considered orthodontic perfection?

Among orthodontic bite correction systems, Invisalign occupies a special place. Due to the success of the treatment results, doctors from all over the world became interested in the system. It is popular today in all countries and on all continents. Possessing an excellent orthodontic effect, it allows for gentle correction. A person with an orthodontic problem quickly gets used to the aligners, gets used to the aligners and stops noticing them. Today you can find orthodontic aligners in Moscow in many clinics. We offer an American system; smile correction will be as comfortable as possible, quickly, without pain, discomfort and unpleasant sensations. To find out how much they cost, call us by phone or call a specialist in the online window that pops up on the site.

Caring for Invisalign Invisalign - hygiene secrets

There are no special rules for caring for the Invisalign system. It will be sufficient to soak the mouthguards in water to which a special solution developed by the manufacturer has been added.

If you don’t have the product, then thoroughly cleaning the aligners using a stream of running tap water will do. Wash off all crumbs and food debris from the surface of the mouthguard, free the material from germs. The product is ready for use.

When using Invisalign, your usual diet is not subject to correction, as happens after fixing braces on your teeth. The only caveat with mouthguards is chewing gum. It sticks to their base and is difficult to remove from the aligners. Therefore, chewing it is strictly prohibited.

Since the design is removable, there are no questions about hygiene. The aligners are easy to remove and brush your teeth as usual, minimizing the risk of tooth decay. As a bonus, the aligners can be “filled” with a remineralizing substance, paste or gel, to relieve the sensitivity of the patient’s teeth or prevent caries.

In what cases is it indicated to wear the system?

Indications for wearing devices are:

• Crowding of teeth, “creeping” over each other;
• Large gaps between teeth (trema, diastema);
• Displacement towards a specific tooth(s);
• The need to consolidate the result after wearing traditional braces for a long time;
• Distal bite (when the front jaw “moves” forward);
• Open bite (most teeth do not fit together);
• Crossbite (the lower dentition overlaps the upper teeth);
• Direct type of bite (when the teeth are located exactly above each other, the enamel between them is often erased);
• The bite is mesial (the upper jaw has an upper, “protruding” position in comparison with the lower).

Indications for treatment with Invisalign

As noted above, Invisalign aligners cope with almost any malocclusion and are in no way inferior in effectiveness to braces. Both adults and teenagers can undergo treatment with Invisalign. Today, milk and mixed dentition are no obstacle to wearing Invisalign aligners. The technology allows you to take into account both the growth of the jaws and the change of teeth. Invisalign technology does not have an upper age limit, as with treatment with braces.

List of indications

• The technology has no restrictions in the treatment of malocclusions and tooth position. Everything depends only on a correctly drawn up treatment plan by the doctor. Enlarged gaps between the side teeth or gaps and gaps between the front incisors, or diastemas - these are all the simplest problems that Invisalign technology can handle! The same applies to crowded teeth, in which they seem to “run into” each other, pushing neighbors beyond the dentition or turning around their axis in order to fit in the jaw.
• Crowding of teeth, in which they seem to “run into” each other, pushing neighbors beyond the dentition or turning around their axis in order to fit in the jaw.
• Occlusion disorders that do not require orthognathic surgery: distal, in which the lower jaw is shifted back relative to the upper; open when the closure of the front or chewing teeth is disturbed; cross, in which the jaws shift relative to the midline of the face; straight, in which the upper and lower incisors close with the cutting edges and there is no proper overlap of the lower jaw with the upper jaw; mesial, in which the lower jaw is pushed forward relative to the upper.

Unfortunately, there are still bite problems that neither braces nor aligners can solve - in such situations, orthognathic surgery is required, preparation for which can also be done with aligners. Most often this is due to a lack of or asymmetrically developed bone structure of the facial skeleton. However, all problems of bite and tooth position that are solved with braces are also corrected with the help of Invisalign technology, and much more accurately, comfortably and completely invisible to others!