I just got an invisalign retainer to replace an old metal retainer I lost. This feels very different and the material is certainly very light and almost flimsy by comparison, what is the expected longevity of this retainer? The old one I had for 5 years.
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October 29, 2011
Answer: How Long Will an Invisalign Retainer Last?
There is no difference of price due to the age. There is a difference of price due to the complexity of the case.
There is this a type of invisalign express which is less expensive. This type applies only for easy cases with 10 sets of aligners. There is no refinement or midcourse correction...
Due to distortion in the impression material we sometimes have to alter the invisalign trays to fit around back molars. Most of the time the back teeth are not moving during the invisalign treatments so it ususally doesn't matter when the back of the trays is cut. However the...
Refinements are very common on orthodontic treatment.There is a time limit for them.You are supposed to finish your tratys before you start the refinements.