What about remote control like dental monitoring?

The Invisaslign® system is a convenient way for the demanding and sceptical dental crowd to achieve proper and quick orthodontic tooth movements so that they can proudly flaunt their straight smile. With advancements in artificial intelligence and machine learning, however, one nagging question still lingers – how convenient can clear aligner treatment really get?

As far as most orthodontic patients are concerned, yes aligners greatly triumph over traditional braces in respect of comfort and cosmetic value. But you will still have to be willing to knuckle down and show up for your many follow-up appointments after receiving your set of aligners. Experts recommend you visit your orthodontist every four to eight weeks for assessment of treatment progress as well as to determine oral hygiene while wearing aligners.

The uncompromisable appointments with the orthodontist and frequent tray changes do little but ease the discomfort experienced by patients. In fact, many are put off by the idea of regularly visiting the dental clinic for mild qualms and brief sessions even after they have secured an Invisalign® system. Does this get better or are you forever chained to the unrelenting commute to the dental office?

There may be a solution to tap out of the frequent shuttle back and forth from your orthodontist and that is the concept of remote control.

What is remote control?

As more and more orthodontists are beginning to entertain the idea of technology integration in orthodontics, clear aligner companies have created a so-called remote module of dental control. Specially established for the Invisalign® system, a revolutionary remote control platform called Dental Monitoring allows orthodontists to assess patients’ orthodontic progress virtually.

Dental Monitoring is the world’s first remote monitoring system that is designed to optimize Invisalign treatment outcomes and comes in the form of a mobile application. It consists of three components: the Scan Box, the Dental Monitoring app, and your smartphone.

Dental Monitoring and orthodontic treatment

By using the Dental Monitoring app on your smartphone, you can sign up for your regular appointments with the dentist virtually. All you need to do is take pictures of your teeth once a week as you progress through your Invisalign treatment. These pictures are forwarded to your dentist and with the help of AI-powered Dental Monitoring software, they can be reviewed remotely by your dentist.

These virtual appointments will replace the majority of your appointments and will save you many trips to the office. This app allows the orthodontist to see the patients less, yet will increase the quality of their treatment as it allows the patient and dentist to stay in contact consistently between appointments. There is also a feature to live message on the Dental Monitoring app if you need to ask questions or receive feedback from your dentist.

Of course, you’ll have to go in for your vital appointments like when your aligners need to be changed. But for the majority of the treatment process, you will not only save resources on the commute but will also be guided throughout the process, all from the comfort of your own home.