Product Evaluation

HENRY SCHEIN ORTHODONTICS

Reveal Clear Aligners Evaluation

A reliable, comfortable, and highly esthetic clear aligner treatment option for general dentists and their patients

Until recently, patients who sought orthodontic treatment simply had to choose a local dentist to provide them with those services. Today, patients who long for straighter teeth have options that extend beyond the local dental practice—including highly marketed, direct-to-consumer clear aligner services—making it especially challenging for them to know what treatment option is best. As a result, you may need all the help you can get to persuade patients that they should turn to your dental practice for their clear aligner needs.

Through its new clear aligner solution, Reveal, Henry Schein Orthodontics allows dentists to offer reliable, esthetic, and affordable orthodontic treatment to their patients. Not only are Reveal clear aligners convenient, comfortable, and barely perceptible, but Reveal providers receive top-notch support from the Henry Schein team, helping dentists get one step closer to an accepted treatment plan.

With Reveal, “patients enjoy seeing the visual model of their before and after smile,” said Dr. Nichole Miller, a dentist who adopted the clear aligner system in her practice. “The trays are very clear and comfortable and stay that way throughout wear. Case submission through DDX is a simple, user-friendly process; and communication from the lab is timely,” she added. Reporting that “the final results have been excellent,” Dr. Miller said she has “used other clear aligner systems and Reveal is far superior to any of those.”

Patient Satisfaction: Esthetics & Comfort

Reveal is clearer than other aligners, is guaranteed not to discolor/yellow or cloud over time, and fits intimately to the teeth without the need for unsightly or uncomfortable attachments, according to the manufacturer. “Reveal trays don’t stain and they fit well,” declared Kuntal Pandit, DMD, who said he has not received a single complaint from patients so far. “Patients love that you’re not even able to tell they’re wearing trays,” said Dr. Joseph Panoske. Dr. Eric Veenstra agreed that “patients are very happy with how invisible they look,” and added, “No engagers to place or remove is great for both dentist and patient.” Similar feedback was offered by John Denison, DDS, who said previous aligners were poor fitting and required placement of engagers. “Reveal aligners fit at every change, with no need for engagers,” Dr. Denison said, describing the “reliable fit, patient satisfaction, ease of insertion, and patient comfort” as his favorite features.

Ease of Use

It’s easy for dentists to submit their Reveal cases to Henry Schein Orthodontics via an intuitive web-based DDX portal that quickly and easily provides the optimal treatment plan. Hoping for a “pointments.” Dr. Panoske said the “easy treatment plan” was what he liked most, and Dr. Pandit discovered that “Reveal gets the job done expeditiously.” Calling Reveal “the easiest system we have used and a great addition to our practice,” Dr. Denison said, “Patients like it, which has increased compliance.”

Dental practices who partner with Henry Schein Orthodontics have access to in-office support, and Paul Sandvick, DDS, cited technical support as his favorite feature. Stating that “billing is simplified under Henry Schein so it’s very convenient,” Dr. Pandit said Reveal’s “simplicity in use and local representative play key roles in follow-ups and communication with technicians.” After experiencing some issues communicating with the lab on a more challenging case, Dr. Panoske said, “Our [Henry Schein] rep was excellent in fixing the issue for us.” When asked to recommend improvements, Dr. Denison said he’d like “faster turnaround from arrival in the lab to delivery,” and Dr. Pandit suggested “a standardized protocol for taking impressions.”

Final Outcome & Practice Benefits

“Patients have been very happy with the results!” noted Dr. Sandvick, who said Reveal allows him to help more patients and “do limited ortho for minimal tooth movement.” Dr. Panoske shared, “So far, we have had excellent outcomes. We have even had staff and family members use Reveal.” Dr. Uzelac said, “It reduces my chair time,” and Dr. Pandit said he has done very few cases with straight wire braces since starting with Reveal. “Many of my patients are interested in straightening their teeth, and it’s nice to have a predictable option to offer them,” remarked Dr. Miller, who explained that “Reveal is very useful for adults who have had orthodontic treatment in the past with relapse.”

"Patients love that you're not even able to tell they're wearing trays."
-Joseph Panoske, DDS
Monroe, WI

Overall Satisfaction

“Reveal has been an excellent option to offer our patients. We’ve had a lot of interest, we’ve had great outcomes, and it’s much more affordable for patients who can’t afford traditional orthodontia,” declared Dr. Panoske. Stating that there is nothing about Reveal that could be improved, Dr. Sandvick concluded, “Reveal is a “great system with excellent technical support. [I’ve had] just a great experience with this system. I’ve tried several oth[1]ers and there is no comparison in every aspect of the systems.”

Takeaways

• Extremely clear aligners are guaranteed not to discolor/yellow or cloud over time
• Creates a high degree of contact with teeth for good retention and reduced need for attachments.
• Web-based portal simplifies case submission and provides optimal treatment plans quickly and easily
• Providers experience excellent support from Henry Schein