10/26/2026
From Digital Scan to Finished Smile: The Direct-Print Aligner Workflow!
How does a digital scan become a custom clear aligner? Discover the six key steps transforming modern orthodontic workflows.
1. Scan – Capture precise 3D impressions of the patient's teeth.
2. Treatment Plan – Map out tooth movements using digital treatment planning software.
3. Aligner Design– Create customized, 3D print-ready aligner designs.
4. Print – Produce aligners directly using compatible 3D printing technology.
5. Cure – Post-process and cure aligners according to validated material protocols.
6. Delivery– Inspect, fit, and deliver the finished aligners to the patient.
Simplify Your Digital Aligner Workflow with Craft Align!
At Craft Align, we help dentists, orthodontists, and dental laboratories streamline direct-print aligner production with professional digital treatment planning, 3D tooth movement simulations, and print-ready STL design services.
You focus on patient care and aligner production. We handle the digital planning and design.
🌐Learn more: https://craftalign.com/