NASDAQ, ALGN - Align Technology
Align Technology, Inc. was incorporated in April 1997 under the laws of the
state of Delaware. We design, manufacture and market the Invisalign system, a
proprietary method for treating malocclusion, or the misalignment of teeth.
Invisalign corrects malocclusion using a series of clear, nearly invisible,
removable appliances that gently move teeth to a desired final position. Because
it does not rely on the use of metal or ceramic brackets and wires, Invisalign
significantly reduces the aesthetic and other limitations associated with
traditional metal arch wires and brackets, commonly referred to as braces.
Invisalign is appropriate for treating adults and teens with mature dentition.
We received FDA clearance to market Invisalign in 1998. The Invisalign system is
regulated by the FDA as a Class II medical device.
We distribute the vast majority of our products directly to our customers:
the orthodontist and the general practitioner dentist, or GP. ...
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