Clear Foil Aligners (Foliové aparáty)

4D Orthostudio offers custom-fabricated foil aligners — a clear, removable alternative to fixed braces — for patients seeking discreet orthodontic correction in Plzeň. Treatment is planned digitally using 3D intraoral scans and CBCT imaging, allowing the orthodontic team to map the full tooth-movement sequence before the first aligner is worn. The clear plastic trays are virtually invisible in daily life, can be removed for eating and oral hygiene, and apply gentle continuous pressure to progressively reposition teeth. Suitable for a wide range of cases from mild crowding to more complex bite corrections.

Clear aligner therapy has become the preferred choice for adult and teenage patients who require orthodontic correction but want to avoid the aesthetic and practical inconveniences of fixed metal braces. At 4D Orthostudio in Plzeň, the foil aligner service is built around a fully digital workflow — replacing traditional plaster impressions with a fast, comfortable 3D intraoral scan that captures every tooth surface in high resolution. **Digital treatment planning:** The 3D scan data is used to construct a digital model of the patient's dentition. The orthodontist (MDDr. Kristina Vaidišová) plans the full tooth-movement sequence virtually — mapping each stage of aligner progression from the initial malocclusion to the target alignment. The patient reviews this digital simulation before committing to treatment, giving a clear expectation of the final result and timeline. **The aligners:** Each set of custom-fabricated clear plastic trays fits precisely over the upper and lower teeth. They exert controlled, directional forces on specific teeth at each stage of treatment. Patients typically progress to a new aligner set every one to two weeks. The aligners are nearly invisible when worn — relevant for professional and social contexts. They are removed for meals, drinks other than water, tooth brushing, and flossing. **Case range:** The clinic treats cases ranging from mild cosmetic crowding and spacing to more involved bite discrepancies. The treating orthodontist assesses suitability at the initial consultation; complex skeletal cases may require fixed appliances or combined treatment. **Treatment duration:** Typically 6–24 months depending on complexity. Short simple cases (e.g. mild crowding in one arch) may be resolved in 6–12 months; comprehensive full-arch corrections take 18–24 months. **Retention:** On completion of active aligner treatment, the patient enters the retention phase. Retainers — either fixed (bonded behind the teeth) or removable — maintain the achieved alignment while the bone and gum tissue remodel around the new tooth positions. Retention is lifelong for most patients. **Cost range:** 35,000–80,000 Kč for the full course. The exact price is determined after the 3D analysis and treatment plan consultation. For patients under 22, initial examinations are covered by Czech health insurance when referred by a general dentist. **Health insurance:** 4D Orthostudio holds contracts with VZP ČR, VoZP ČR, ČPZP, OZP, and ZPMV ČR. Orthodontic treatment for patients under 22 is partially covered; treatment for adults over 22 is self-pay.