Align Technology, Inc., based in San Jose, California, and Tempe, Arizona, has announced the launch of ClinCheck Live Plan, a feature within the Invisalign digital treatment planning system that automates the creation of initial doctor-ready treatment plans. According to the company, the system can produce a customized plan within approximately 15 minutes, potentially reducing the Invisalign treatment planning cycle from days to minutes.
ClinCheck Live Plan uses Align’s proprietary data and algorithms, which draw on decades of research and insights from doctors who have treated more than 21 million Invisalign patients. After an Invisalign provider submits a new case using an iTero intraoral scan and Flex Rx prescription, the system automatically applies the doctor’s pre-configured preferences—such as an Invisalign Personalized Plan or other template—to create a detailed 3D plan. Quality checks are conducted before the plan is sent back to the doctor for review and approval.
“ClinCheck Live Plan marks a significant point in Align’s multi-year initiative to reimagine the Invisalign digital treatment planning experience, with the aim of improving practice growth and efficiency—giving more time back to doctors,” said Sreelakshmi Kolli, executive vice president, chief product and digital officer. “This latest feature of the ClinCheck signature experience represents the realization of a long-term vision to enable personalized treatment planning in minutes.”
According to the company, ClinCheck Live Plan allows doctors to receive and approve treatment plans while patients are still in the office, enabling faster case review and potentially earlier treatment start. The technology is designed to increase office efficiency and enhance the overall patient experience.
Kolli added, “I’m excited by our continued progress and excited by the measurable impact we are beginning to see with treatment quality, practice workflow efficiency and doctor and patient experiences. The use of Invisalign Flex RX has doubled every year and to date, over 1 million Invisalign cases have been submitted through Flex Rx for personalized treatment plans.”
Align stated that this new development builds on several years of innovation in the ClinCheck treatment planning system. From 2020 to 2022, the company introduced cloud-based ClinCheck Pro 6.0 software and automated Invisalign Personalized Plan templates. In 2022, Align launched the one-page Flex Rx form for simplified workflows and ClinCheck Live Update, enabling real-time 3D modifications. In 2024, the company added Plan Editor, giving doctors direct control to modify treatment approaches in real time.
Align plans to begin the global rollout of ClinCheck Live Plan in the first quarter of 2026. Invisalign-trained doctors using the ClinCheck signature experience with a preferences template and Flex Rx submission form will have access as the feature becomes available in their regions. Training materials, including webinars and how-to guides, will accompany the rollout.
Align Technology designs and manufactures the Invisalign System of clear aligners, iTero intraoral scanners, and exocad CAD/CAM software. According to the company, these technologies support more than 291,000 doctor customers and enable digital orthodontic and restorative workflows worldwide.
More information is available at https://www.aligntech.com.
