歯科ハミール's Invisalign Case

In their 20s. The patient came in concerned about teeth so crowded that smiling in front of others was a source of self-consciousness, and about tooth decay and tartar building up where a toothbrush could not reach. Other clinics had told them the misalignment was complex enough to need wire braces or extractions, but they wanted treatment with an inconspicuous appliance.

CASE 11

Invisalign

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Treatment

We used full-arch treatment (the Comprehensive plan) with the clear aligner appliance Invisalign. Working from the back teeth forward, we performed lateral expansion to widen the dental arch, creating space to align the teeth without extraction. We untangled the teeth that overlapped in a complicated way, moving them one by one into place, forming a functional and beautiful U-shaped arch.

Treatment time and number of visits

Duration: approx. 2–2.5 years Visits: once every 1.5–2 months

Cost

Total ¥880,000–¥1,045,000 (tax included) (breakdown: Invisalign Comprehensive package) *Because the case included high-difficulty recovery treatment, it is billed under the full-arch orthodontic treatment plan.

Risks and side effects

When moving teeth that overlap, gum recession or a “black triangle” (a gap between teeth) may occur. Because treatment takes place over a long period, staying motivated and strictly keeping to the required wear time (at least 20 hours a day) are key to success.