Invisalign Comprehensive Clear Aligners

Invisalign Comprehensive at Ortodesign Clinic is the flagship clear-aligner programme for patients requiring full orthodontic correction, with no limit on the number of aligners or refinement trays. The adult programme (98,500 Kč) covers patients aged 20 and over; the teen programme (83,500 Kč) is designed for patients up to age 19, incorporating compliance indicators and extra replacement aligners. Treatment is planned using the iTero intraoral 3D scanner, which generates a digital model of the teeth and a ClinCheck simulation of the expected tooth movement pathway. Average treatment duration is 14–18 months, shorter than comparable fixed brace treatment.

Invisalign Comprehensive is the unrestricted tier of the Invisalign clear aligner system — designed for moderate-to-complex orthodontic cases involving significant crowding, spacing, bite correction (including Class I, II, and mild Class III malocclusions), and rotations. Unlike Invisalign Lite or Express, the Comprehensive programme places no cap on the number of aligner stages, allowing the treating orthodontist to refine the outcome iteratively until the target position is achieved. **Treatment planning with iTero:** Ortodesign Clinic uses the iTero intraoral 3D scanner for all Invisalign cases. The scan replaces traditional dental impression materials, capturing a full digital model of both arches in minutes. The iTero Outcome Simulator then generates a ClinCheck 3D animation showing the planned movement of every tooth across each aligner stage — giving patients a clear preview of the expected outcome before treatment begins. The scan data is transmitted electronically to the Invisalign manufacturing facility, where the aligner series is fabricated from medical-grade polyurethane resin. **Aligner wear protocol:** Each aligner is worn for 1–2 weeks before progressing to the next in the series. Aligners must be worn a minimum of 20–22 hours per day for effective tooth movement; they are removed only for eating, drinking anything other than water, and oral hygiene. The removable nature eliminates the dietary restrictions imposed by fixed braces and makes tooth brushing and flossing fully normal. **Appointments:** Control appointments at Ortodesign Clinic are scheduled approximately every 10 weeks (compared to every 4–6 weeks for fixed braces), making Invisalign significantly less demanding on the patient's schedule. At each appointment, MUDr. Machytková assesses tooth movement progress, checks fit, and hands over the next batch of aligners. **Refinements:** If final tooth positions require further adjustment after the initial aligner series is complete, additional refinement trays are ordered at no additional cost under the Comprehensive programme. This is the key advantage over limited-tray programmes. **Teen programme features:** The Invisalign Comprehensive Teen variant includes compliance indicators — small blue dots on the aligners that fade with wear, allowing parents and the orthodontist to verify the aligners are being worn as prescribed. It also includes a set of six free replacement aligners for commonly lost or damaged trays. **Retention:** After active treatment, retainers are required to hold the corrected position. At Ortodesign Clinic, Veronika Fešárová (dental technician) fabricates removable retainers in-house using the clinic's 3D printing capability. Retainer wear is lifelong at night to prevent relapse. **Who is suitable:** Invisalign Comprehensive is appropriate for most adult and teen orthodontic cases. Fixed braces remain preferable for the most complex skeletal discrepancies or cases requiring extractions with significant space closure. The initial consultation with MUDr. Machytková, including an iTero scan and ClinCheck simulation, establishes the most appropriate treatment approach.