Invisalign / Spark Clear Aligners

Zuboland Olomouc offers Invisalign and Spark clear aligner treatment — two leading removable aligner systems that straighten teeth without metal brackets or wires. Custom-fabricated transparent trays are worn over the teeth and changed weekly as they progressively guide teeth into alignment. Both systems are nearly invisible in everyday use and can be removed for eating, drinking, and oral hygiene. The clinic uses digital 3D scanning and computer simulations to plan each case, so patients can visualise the projected end result before treatment begins. Treatment is led by MUDr. Rabinský, an orthodontist specialising in aligner and brace correction in Olomouc.

Clear aligner therapy has become the preferred choice for adults and teenagers who want effective orthodontic correction without the aesthetic and comfort compromises of fixed metal braces. Zuboland Olomouc provides two of the leading aligner systems — Invisalign and Spark — giving patients a choice of platform while benefiting from the same digital treatment planning workflow and in-clinic expertise. **Invisalign** is the world's most widely used clear aligner system, backed by over 25 years of clinical data and more than 14 million treated patients globally. Aligners are manufactured by Align Technology from SmartTrack material — a proprietary multi-layer polyurethane that applies consistent, controlled force across the tooth surface. The treatment protocol uses ClinCheck 3D software to simulate the full tooth movement sequence, allowing both the orthodontist and patient to review the planned outcome before a single tray is produced. Typical wear is 20–22 hours per day with trays changed weekly or every two weeks. **Spark** is a newer aligner system by Ormco that uses TruGEN and TruGEN XR materials — reported to be clearer and more stain-resistant than competing materials, with features including a bevelled edge design that improves patient comfort and attachment precision. Spark aligners are a clinical alternative for patients with specific tooth movement patterns where the orthodontist determines Spark may offer mechanical advantages. **Digital treatment planning at Zuboland:** The clinic uses digital 3D intraoral scanning (eliminating traditional dental impressions) to capture a precise model of the patient's dentition. This digital model is submitted to the aligner manufacturer's planning software, where the orthodontist designs the virtual tooth movement sequence. The resulting 3D animation is shared with the patient before production is approved — so the full treatment path and projected result are reviewed and agreed before any trays are made. **Treatment phases:** 1. Consultation and case assessment (1,000 Kč — can be applied toward treatment) 2. Orthodontic documentation — 3D scan, photos, X-rays (3,600 Kč) 3. Treatment plan review — review of the 3D simulation with the orthodontist 4. Aligner production and delivery of the first set of trays 5. Periodic check-up visits throughout treatment (typically every 6–10 weeks) 6. Refinement aligners if needed at the end of the main series 7. Retention — fixed lingual retainer and/or removable retainer to hold the final position **Case complexity and pricing:** The 65,000–100,000 Kč range reflects case complexity. Minor spacing corrections, single-arch treatments, or mild crowding cases fall toward 65,000 Kč. Full bi-arch corrections involving significant crowding, spacing, rotations, or bite correction (overbite, overjet) fall toward 100,000 Kč. Complex cases involving extraction sites, skeletal discrepancies, or prior orthodontic relapse may reach the upper range. The orthodontist confirms the price category after reviewing the 3D records. **Compared to fixed braces:** DAMON metal braces at Zuboland are priced at 65,000 Kč for adults — comparable to the entry-level aligner price. Clear aligners offer the advantages of removability and near-invisibility; fixed braces may be preferred for specific complex tooth movements. The orthodontist advises which system is most appropriate for the individual case. **Insurance:** Czech health insurance covers orthodontic treatment only for patients under 22 with medical indication. Adults over 22 pay privately regardless of system. The clinic accepts major Czech insurance cards for eligible under-22 patients in the fixed-brace track; clear aligner treatment is always self-pay.