Using Batch Printing and Alternative Custom Aligners

Have you been looking to use alternative brands for your patients’ custom aligners? In many cases, finding new ways to reduce lab fees can seem tricky – but if you want to take things a step further, white label aligners could be a good option. And, with the right approach, you can potentially save a good sum of money through batch printing approaches – provided that you’ve started with a great team of custom aligner designers.
Using Batch Printing to Reduce Fees for White Label Aligners
If you’re planning to outsource your custom aligner manufacturing and designing, batch printing can be an option to consider to save money – although it’s often not offered by the white label companies directly. As such, you’ll often have to ask for it.
When batch printing, it’s advisable to print a proportion of the case’s aligners – for example, five upper and lower aligners on a ten-aligner case. By harnessing batch printing, you can save a surprising sum of money and significantly reduce lab fees. If the first batch goes well, you can potentially look at ordering the next batch after.
However, don’t purchase all of the aligners upfront, as if things don’t progress as well as you had hoped, you may end up wasting money. Aligner tracking can be a good option here to ensure the cases don’t go off track. Luckily, most companies will offer revisions for free.
It’s worth noting, though, that for cases requiring a great deal of aligners (i.e., more than 20), Invisalign Comprehensive might be comparably priced or even more affordable.
If you decide to use batch printing to reduce lab and aligner fees, though, make sure you start with a good designer and manufacturer. Always ask key questions to ensure quality results, such as the trimming process and the manufacturing material. Our preferred material is FLX, generally.
What Companies Should I Use for White Label Aligners?
If you’d like to begin making your own custom white label aligners but don’t know where to start, contact our team here at Straight Smile Solutions, and we’d be glad to let you know the designers and manufacturers we personally have worked with.