SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct 13, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Align Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALGN) today announced the launch of Invisalign Assist(TM), a product designed specifically for general dentists who want an integrated approach to selecting, monitoring and finishing Invisalign cases.

Invisalign Assist combines the aesthetic and clinical benefits of Invisalign aligners with new software and clinical protocols that make it easier for doctors to confidently select appropriate cases for their experience level or treatment approach; plan and submit cases efficiently; manage appointments with suggested tasks; receive batch shipments of aligners based on treatment progress; and ultimately, deliver more predictable treatment results to their patients.

Invisalign Assist is intended primarily for doctors who are new to Invisalign treatment, or for doctors who want an Invisalign product with integrated case selection and monitoring tools for cases that can be treated with aligners alone and that do not require auxiliaries or advanced techniques to achieve a great outcome. Key features include:

    -- Case selection and treatment planning assistance for aligner-only case
       set-ups.
    -- A streamlined case submission process with less required information.
    -- A new ClinCheck(R) interface that integrates the clinical set-up with
       an appointment map, giving the doctor a start-to-finish view of all
       aspects of treatment.
    -- Appointment maps that provide suggested clinical tasks, such as
       interproximal reduction or attachment placement, for each patient
       appointment.
    -- Optional progress checking and staged shipment of aligners that allows
       doctors to submit new impressions and receive adjusted aligners if
       necessary to better ensure treatment is progressing as planned.
    -- Case refinements, should the need arise for minor adjustments at the
       end of treatment.

"With Invisalign Assist, our goal is to provide a product that supports general dentists every step of the way so that they can succeed clinically -- even if it is their first Invisalign case," said Sheila Tan, Align's vice president of product innovation and marketing strategy. "Doctors who choose Invisalign Assist maintain control of treatment decisions, but have the benefit of case selection criteria and treatment planning and monitoring suggestions to more confidently achieve satisfactory treatment results."

Invisalign Assist leverages clinical data and case experience gained from more than 838,000 Invisalign patients treated worldwide, and was designed in direct response to general dentist demand for assistance with case selection and for an instructive, integrated approach to case monitoring and finishing.

Invisalign Assist is available now to Invisalign-trained doctors in North America. More information is available at http://www.invisalignassist.com or 888-882-5446.

About Align Technology, Inc.

Align Technology designs, manufactures and markets Invisalign, 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 braces. Invisalign is appropriate for treating adults and older teens. Align Technology was founded in March 1997 and received FDA clearance to market Invisalign in 1998. Today, the Invisalign product family includes Invisalign, Invisalign Teen, Invisalign Assist, Invisalign Express, and Vivera Retainers.

To learn more about Invisalign or to find a certified Invisalign doctor in your area, please visit http://www.invisalign.com or call 1-800-INVISIBLE.

     Investor Relations Contact            Press Contact
     Shirley Stacy                         Shannon Mangum Henderson
     Align Technology, Inc.                Ethos Communication, Inc.
     (408) 470-1150                        (678) 540-9222
     sstacy@aligntech.com                  align@ethoscommunication.com

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