Align Technology Announces Invisalign® System With Mandibular Advancement Featuring Occlusal Blocks for Class II Skeletal and Dental Correction
Align Technology (NASDAQ: ALGN) has announced the commercial launch of the Invisalign System with mandibular advancement featuring occlusal blocks, designed for Class II skeletal and dental correction. This innovative treatment simultaneously advances the mandible while aligning teeth, primarily targeting growing patients aged 10-16.
The new system addresses Class II malocclusion, a common orthodontic problem affecting 30-45% of cases globally. Key features include solid occlusal blocks with laser welding for durability, improved engagement, and vertical opening capabilities. The system is made from patented SmartTrack material, combining SmartForce features and SmartStage technology for predictable tooth movement.
The product is now commercially available in Australia and New Zealand, with release in North America and most EMEA countries. Further market expansion is expected throughout 2025.
Align Technology (NASDAQ: ALGN) ha annunciato il lancio commerciale del Sistema Invisalign con avanzamento mandibolare dotato di blocchi occlusali, progettato per la correzione scheletrica e dentale di Classe II. Questo trattamento innovativo avanza simultaneamente la mandibola mentre allinea i denti, rivolgendosi principalmente ai pazienti in crescita di età compresa tra 10 e 16 anni.
Il nuovo sistema affronta la malocclusione di Classe II, un problema ortodontico comune che colpisce il 30-45% dei casi a livello globale. Le caratteristiche principali includono solidi blocchi occlusali con saldatura laser per una maggiore durata, un miglior coinvolgimento e capacità di apertura verticale. Il sistema è realizzato in materiale brevettato SmartTrack, che combina le caratteristiche SmartForce e la tecnologia SmartStage per un movimento dei denti prevedibile.
Il prodotto è ora disponibile commercialmente in Australia e Nuova Zelanda, con una prossima disponibilità in Nord America e nella maggior parte dei paesi EMEA. Ulteriori espansioni di mercato sono previste per tutto il 2025.
Align Technology (NASDAQ: ALGN) ha anunciado el lanzamiento comercial del Sistema Invisalign con avance mandibular que presenta bloques oclusales, diseñado para la corrección esquelética y dental de Clase II. Este tratamiento innovador avanza simultáneamente la mandíbula mientras alinea los dientes, dirigiéndose principalmente a pacientes en crecimiento de entre 10 y 16 años.
El nuevo sistema aborda la maloclusión de Clase II, un problema ortodóntico común que afecta entre el 30 y el 45% de los casos a nivel mundial. Las características clave incluyen bloques oclusales sólidos con soldadura láser para mayor durabilidad, mejor compromiso y capacidades de apertura vertical. El sistema está fabricado con material patentado SmartTrack, que combina características SmartForce y tecnología SmartStage para un movimiento dental predecible.
El producto ya está disponible comercialmente en Australia y Nueva Zelanda, con un lanzamiento previsto en América del Norte y la mayoría de los países de EMEA. Se espera una mayor expansión del mercado a lo largo de 2025.
Align Technology (NASDAQ: ALGN)는 악간 전진 기능이 있는 Invisalign 시스템의 상업적 출시를 발표했습니다. 이 시스템은 클래스 II의 골격 및 치아 교정을 위해 설계되었습니다. 이 혁신적인 치료법은 턱을 전진시키면서 동시에 치아를 정렬하여 주로 10세에서 16세 사이의 성장하는 환자들을 대상으로 합니다.
새로운 시스템은 전 세계적으로 30-45%의 경우에 영향을 미치는 일반적인 치열 문제인 클래스 II 부정교합을 해결합니다. 주요 특징으로는 내구성을 위한 레이저 용접으로 제작된 견고한 교합 블록, 개선된 맞물림 및 수직 개방 기능이 포함됩니다. 이 시스템은 예측 가능한 치아 이동을 위해 SmartForce 기능과 SmartStage 기술을 결합한 특허받은 SmartTrack 소재로 만들어졌습니다.
이 제품은 현재 호주와 뉴질랜드에서 상업적으로 이용 가능하며, 북미 및 대부분의 EMEA 국가에서도 출시될 예정입니다. 2025년까지 시장 확장이 예상됩니다.
Align Technology (NASDAQ: ALGN) a annoncé le lancement commercial du Système Invisalign avec avancement mandibulaire et blocs occlusaux, conçu pour la correction squelettique et dentaire de Classe II. Ce traitement innovant avance simultanément la mandibule tout en alignant les dents, visant principalement les patients en croissance âgés de 10 à 16 ans.
Le nouveau système traite la malocclusion de Classe II, un problème orthodontique courant touchant 30 à 45 % des cas dans le monde. Les caractéristiques clés comprennent des blocs occlusaux solides avec soudure laser pour une durabilité accrue, un meilleur engagement et des capacités d'ouverture verticale. Le système est fabriqué à partir d'un matériau breveté SmartTrack, combinant les caractéristiques SmartForce et la technologie SmartStage pour un mouvement dentaire prévisible.
Le produit est désormais disponible commercialement en Australie et en Nouvelle-Zélande, avec un lancement prévu en Amérique du Nord et dans la plupart des pays de la région EMEA. Une expansion supplémentaire du marché est prévue tout au long de 2025.
Align Technology (NASDAQ: ALGN) hat den kommerziellen Start des Invisalign-Systems mit mandibulärer Vorverlagerung und okklusalen Blöcken bekannt gegeben, das für die skeletale und dentale Korrektur der Klasse II entwickelt wurde. Diese innovative Behandlung verlagert gleichzeitig den Unterkiefer und richtet die Zähne aus, wobei sie sich hauptsächlich an wachsende Patienten im Alter von 10 bis 16 Jahren richtet.
Das neue System behandelt die Klasse-II-Malokklusion, ein häufiges kieferorthopädisches Problem, das 30-45 % der Fälle weltweit betrifft. Zu den Hauptmerkmalen gehören robuste okklusale Blöcke mit Laser-Schweißung für Langlebigkeit, verbesserte Einbindung und vertikale Öffnungsmöglichkeiten. Das System besteht aus dem patentierten SmartTrack-Material, das SmartForce-Funktionen und SmartStage-Technologie für vorhersehbare Zahnbewegungen kombiniert.
Das Produkt ist jetzt kommerziell in Australien und Neuseeland erhältlich, mit einer Einführung in Nordamerika und den meisten EMEA-Ländern. Eine weitere Markterweiterung wird im Laufe des Jahres 2025 erwartet.
- Introduction of innovative treatment system expanding addressable market to 30-45% of global malocclusion cases
- Enhanced product durability and efficiency through solid occlusal blocks with laser welding
- Geographic expansion potential with planned rollout throughout 2025
- Integration with existing SmartTrack, SmartForce, and SmartStage technologies
- current market availability, only fully launched in Australia and New Zealand
- Product success dependent on patient compliance and proper wear time
Insights
Align Technology's new Invisalign System with mandibular advancement featuring occlusal blocks represents a significant clinical innovation that addresses a substantial market opportunity. Class II malocclusions affect
The key technological advancement is the solid occlusal blocks with laser welding that provide structural rigidity while enabling earlier mandibular advancement for deep bite cases. This allows for simultaneous dental alignment and skeletal correction without requiring multiple appliances or treatment phases—a meaningful clinical efficiency improvement.
From a competitive standpoint, this product differentiates from previous Invisalign mandibular advancement options that used precision wings rather than occlusal blocks. The ability to place attachments under blocks enhances tooth movement control, addressing limitations in previous clear aligner approaches for Class II correction.
Practitioner testimonials cite outcomes comparable to traditional Clark Twin Blocks with superior patient compliance due to enhanced comfort and removability—critical factors that directly impact treatment success. The ability to treat deep bite cases earlier in the treatment process addresses a specific clinical challenge that often required separate phases previously.
This product completes Align's growing patient portfolio alongside their Invisalign Palatal Expander System and Invisalign First products, positioning them to capture more of the pediatric/teen orthodontic market that has historically relied on traditional fixed appliances for these conditions.
Align Technology's launch of the Invisalign System with mandibular advancement featuring occlusal blocks strategically expands their addressable market in the high-value pediatric orthodontic segment. With Class II malocclusions representing
The product's ability to simultaneously address both dental alignment and skeletal correction positions Align to potentially increase case values and expand utilization among orthodontists who previously relied on traditional functional appliances for these conditions. The phased global rollout approach—already available in Australia/New Zealand with release in North America and EMEA—suggests a deliberate scaling strategy focused on ensuring proper practitioner training and clinical success.
This innovation strengthens Align's comprehensive growth strategy targeting younger patients throughout their "continuum of care," complementing their Invisalign Palatal Expander System and Invisalign First products. By addressing complex malocclusions earlier in development, Align potentially reduces the need for more invasive and costly interventions later.
The technological differentiation of solid occlusal blocks addresses specific clinical limitations in previous clear aligner approaches for Class II correction, potentially increasing adoption among orthodontists who previously viewed Invisalign as insufficient for these conditions. The practitioner testimonials specifically highlight improved compliance and efficiency—factors that directly impact practice economics and clinical outcomes.
The global expansion throughout 2025 provides a runway for incremental revenue growth as the product achieves wider market penetration, supporting Align's position as the innovation leader in digital orthodontics.
Offers an Innovative Treatment Option for Class II Skeletal Malocclusion in Kids and Teenage Patients While Simultaneously Straightening their Teeth
The Invisalign® System with mandibular advancement featuring occlusal blocks is the latest clinical innovation that expands Align’s Class II treatment portfolio for growing patients by offering practitioners a comprehensive solution for treating growing patients with Class II malocclusions caused by mandibular retrusion.
The Invisalign System with mandibular advancement featuring occlusal blocks is the latest clinical innovation that expands Align’s Class II treatment portfolio for growing patients by offering practitioners a comprehensive solution for treating growing patients with Class II malocclusions caused by mandibular retrusion. Class II malocclusion is one of the most common orthodontic problems, characterized by a discrepancy in jaw alignment where the lower jaw (mandible) is positioned too far back relative to the upper jaw (maxilla) and represents approximately 30
The Invisalign System with mandibular advancement featuring occlusal blocks is primarily intended for growing patients in the late mixed or early permanent dentition stages (ages 10-16), who are still experiencing growth. By leveraging the natural growth potential during pre-adolescence and adolescence, the Invisalign System with mandibular advancement featuring occlusal blocks facilitates effective correction of Class II malocclusions, helping to improve occlusal relationships, enhance facial aesthetics, and provide long-term functional benefits, including:
- Efficient treatment. Minimizes the need for multiple appliances to treat conditions including severe deep bite. Treats Class II malocclusions while simultaneously aligning the teeth in a single, efficient process. Invisalign occlusal blocks are solid with laser welding, which ensures structural rigidity and durability throughout the treatment, to minimize crushing. The solid occlusal blocks allow for vertical opening and enables the Mandibular Advancement (MA) phase to begin sooner for Class ll deep bite cases or Class II div 2 patients who many times would have needed a pre-MA phase. Some crossbite cases may still need pre-MA.
- Elevated patient comfort,(1) and compliance(2). Made from patented SmartTrack™ material, which is predictable and more comfortable(1). Studies show that patient discomfort with functional appliances affects patient compliance with the prescribed wear time and could lead to unsatisfactory outcomes(2).
- Predictable tooth movement. Attachments are allowed on the teeth under the blocks to facilitate leveling and other movement or to help prevent unwanted movements(3). By combining SmartTrack™ material, SmartForce™ features, and SmartStage™ technology, it also allows for more predictable tooth movement(1).
“The Invisalign System with mandibular advancement featuring occlusal blocks reflects Align’s continued commitment to expanding the capabilities of the Invisalign System, enabling doctors to treat a wider range of malocclusions with precision and efficiency, and helps to continue to advance clear aligners as the standard of care in digital orthodontics,” said Sreelakshmi Kolli, Align Technology EVP, chief product and digital officer. “This latest innovation demonstrates our significant investment in delivering digital orthodontic solutions to growing patients that empower doctors to achieve predictable outcomes while enhancing the patient experience.”
“The Invisalign System with mandibular advancement featuring occlusal blocks represents a breakthrough in Class II treatment with clear aligners by allowing doctors to simultaneously address dental and skeletal discrepancies in a more predictable and efficient manner,” said Dr. Mitra Derakhshan, Align Technology EVP and chief clinical officer, Global Treatment Planning and Clinical Services. “The integration of occlusal blocks enhances mandibular engagement as well as provides bite opening, making this a versatile solution for different Class II malocclusions, including deep bite or div 2. The Invisalign System with mandibular advancement featuring occlusal blocks gives doctors and patients a better option for Class II correction in growing patients while simultaneously straightening their teeth, including more options for feature placement, such as attachments on teeth underneath the blocks(3).”
“Treatment outcomes with the Invisalign System with mandibular advancement featuring occlusal blocks are on par with traditional Clark Twin Blocks,” said Dr. Ronald Sluiter, an orthodontist practicing in
“Class II correction in growing patients is smooth sailing with the Invisalign System with mandibular advancement featuring occlusal blocks,” said Dr. Steve Semaan, an orthodontist practicing in
“I’m very happy with the new Invisalign System with mandibular advancement featuring occlusal blocks design,” said Dr. Belinda Weltman,
“The Invisalign System with mandibular advancement featuring occlusal blocks provides the ideal block engagement that helps hold the mandible in the proper position for patients that also have mandibular asymmetry. This allows for more efficient corrections when desired,” said Dr. Francis Janisse,
Availability and Ordering Information
Invisalign System with mandibular advancement featuring occlusal blocks is now commercially available to Invisalign-trained doctors in
For more information about the Invisalign System with mandibular advancement featuring occlusal blocks, or to schedule a training session, please visit www.invisalign.com or contact your local Align Technology representative.
1. Compared to Invisalign aligners previously made from single-layer (EX30) material.
2. Studies show that patient discomfort with functional appliances affect patient compliance with the prescribed wear time and could lead to unsatisfactory outcomes. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34949565/
3. In some cases, attachments may be removed on teeth under occlusal blocks due to interferences with other features.
About Align Technology, Inc.
Align Technology designs and manufactures the Invisalign® System, the most advanced clear aligner system in the world, iTero™ intraoral scanners and services, and exocad™ CAD/CAM software. These technology building blocks enable enhanced digital orthodontic and restorative workflows to improve patient outcomes and practice efficiencies for over 271.6 thousand doctor customers and are key to accessing Align’s 600 million consumer market opportunity worldwide. Over the past 28 years, Align has helped doctors treat approximately 19.5 million patients with the Invisalign System and is driving the evolution in digital dentistry through the Align™ Digital Platform, our integrated suite of unique, proprietary technologies and services delivered as a seamless, end-to-end solution for patients and consumers, orthodontists and GP dentists, and lab/partners. Visit www.aligntech.com for more information.
For additional information about the Invisalign System or to find an Invisalign doctor in your area, please visit www.invisalign.com. For additional information about the iTero digital scanning system, please visit www.itero.com. For additional information about exocad dental CAD/CAM offerings and a list of exocad reseller partners, please visit www.exocad.com.
Invisalign, iTero, exocad, Align, Align Digital Platform, and iTero Lumina are trademarks of Align Technology, Inc.
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