Align Technology Reaches 4 Millionth Invisalign Patient; Pace of Adoption Accelerating Worldwide

SAN JOSE, CA and LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM--(Marketwired - September 07, 2016) - Align Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALGN), the worldwide market leader in clear aligner treatment, today announced that 4 million patients have now started treatment with Invisalign, the most technically advanced clear aligner system in the world. This is a significant accomplishment for the company and the 100,000 Invisalign-trained doctors around the world, demonstrating increased global acceptance of Invisalign treatment as a preferred choice for straightening your teeth. In connection with this achievement, Align Technology is reaffirming its commitment to help provide treatment to children around the world born with cleft lip and cleft palate, and will donate $1 to Operation Smile for every public share of a photo of a person's smile on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram with the hashtag #4millionsmiles -- for a total donation of up to $1 million.*

"We are very proud to now have 4 million people who have begun treatment with Invisalign clear aligners instead of metal braces," said Joe Hogan, Align Technology president and CEO. "Reaching 4 million Invisalign patients in half the time it took to reach 1 million is remarkable and reflects accelerating adoption resulting from nearly 20 years of experience and significant innovation in our products and technology. We strive to provide Invisalign practices and their patients with the best treatment possible and believe every patient should have access to the most advanced treatment options for a healthy smile. To that end, we hope to inspire others to give more smiles to children in need with our continuing pledge to Operation Smile."

Align Technology is committed to continuing innovation in its products and features and helping Invisalign providers achieve exceptional results. By combining biomechanics research, 3D software technology, cutting-edge mass-customization, and insights from treating 4 million-plus patients worldwide, Invisalign clear aligners provide a more comfortable and aesthetically appealing treatment option that addresses 50% of orthodontic cases.

The 4 millionth Invisalign patient is Matthew Webb, who is in treatment with Dr. Graham Tinkler, an Invisalign professional at Bupa Dental Centre, Bank, London, United Kingdom. To mark this major milestone for the company, Mr. Webb will be featured in an upcoming Invisalign advertising campaign, entitled One in Four Million, which will follow Matthew through his Invisalign journey capturing his experiences and the transformation of his new smile.