Getting Started with Aligner

Deciding which system to use can help set you up for success when starting with clear aligners. But how do you choose? Well, you can decide based on information from unbiased experts on aligners. Straight Smile Solutions offers free education on aligner cases and everything you need to know about aligner brands and companies based on experience from an unbiased perspective.

In this article, we will discuss which aligner system is best for beginner providers of clear aligners.

Clear Aligner Education 101: Which System is Best?

First and foremost, when we break down cases into categories, you can more easily decide which aligners to use for certain cases. “Green Light” cases include Class 1 molar and canine, no missing or impacted teeth except 3rd molars, no history of present or past periodontal disease, mild to moderate crowding or spacing, overbite, no open bite, and no crossbite.

You can choose any aligner company you want for these Green Light cases. These cases are simple enough that the aligner system shouldn’t provide you with any issues during treatment and are straightforward.

More advanced or trickier cases should proceed with more caution. However, the more complicated your cases are, the more you will need from an aligner company, which will narrow the aligner companies you want to choose from.

Regarding companies to consider avoiding, we are noticing that the doctors we work with struggle to finish their SureSmile cases. Doctors struggle with navigating the portal and have expressed frustration with the system. This is our opinion based on feedback and what we’ve noticed from interacting with the system and its interface.

For favorites, Invisalign, ClearCorrect, and Spark are solid recommendations from our personal experiences and feedback from the doctors that we work with. They are better options for treatment planning, diversity of cases, and learning for beginners.