SPARK Clear Aligners — Children & Young Adults

SPARK clear aligners at Elej Dent are available for younger patients (under 22) at a reduced price tier of 70,000 CZK. The treatment uses the same digital workflow as the adult programme — 3D scan, animated visualisation, attachments, and five-weekly check-ups — with aligner protocols adapted to the developing dentition and compliance considerations of teenage patients.

Elej Dent offers SPARK clear aligner treatment for teenagers and young adults (under 22) at a dedicated price tier. The SPARK system's digital planning and attachment-based design is well-suited to younger patients whose dental development may still be in progress, with the orthodontist adapting the treatment sequence to account for erupting teeth and growth patterns. **Key considerations for younger patients:** - *Compliance indicators:* SPARK aligners include optional blue compliance dots on the first few aligners in a series — these fade with wear, providing both patient and orthodontist with a visual confirmation that wear time targets (20–22 hours/day) are being met. - *Developing dentition:* The treatment plan accounts for any remaining primary teeth or partially erupted permanent teeth, with refinements scheduled as needed when new teeth fully erupt. - *Retention:* Particularly important for younger patients, whose teeth may have greater relapse potential. Fixed lingual retainer bonding is recommended after active treatment. **Treatment process:** Identical to the adult workflow — digital scan, animated preview, aligner fabrication, attachment bonding, five-weekly check-ups, and refinements. The SPARK 10, 20, and Advance tiers apply based on case complexity, not patient age. **Price advantage:** The under-22 pricing of 70,000 CZK (vs 90,000 CZK for adults) reflects the clinic's commitment to making orthodontic treatment accessible during the optimal developmental window, when results are often faster and more stable.