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Invisalign
Invisalign in Kondapur, Hyderabad
Invisalign is a brand of clear aligners made by Align Technology, and it is the aligner system most people have heard of. A digital plan is drawn from a scan of your teeth, and a series of transparent trays carries out that plan one small step at a time.
Elite Dental Clinic is a dental clinic in Kondapur, Hyderabad. This page is medically reviewed by Dr. Revathi Indukuri, a dentist at the clinic, and Invisalign is planned by the clinic's orthodontists. It explains how Invisalign in Kondapur works, what the evidence says it can and cannot move, the limits and how your plan is set.
- Wear time
- 20 to 22 hours a day
- Plan
- Digital, from a scan
- Removable
- Yes
- Open
- Every day
Open every day from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm. If you have pain or swelling, call or send a WhatsApp message before you come so your visit can be planned.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Revathi Indukuri, BDS, MDS (Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics). Last reviewed . About the reviewer
Quick answer
Invisalign is a branded system of removable clear aligners planned digitally from a scan of your teeth. At Elite Dental Clinic in Hyderabad, Invisalign is planned after an evaluation, and it suits mild to moderate crowding or spacing in adults when the trays are worn most of the day.
01 Overview
What is Invisalign and how does it work?
Invisalign is one of several clear aligner systems. It is made of a series of thin transparent trays, each slightly different from the last, so the teeth are pushed a small distance at a time. Like invisible braces in general, the trays are removable, which lets you eat, brush and floss as usual.
The plan starts with a scan or impressions of your teeth. The movement of each tooth is planned on a computer, and the trays are made to match each step. Small tooth-coloured bumps called attachments are often bonded to some teeth to help the trays grip.
A 2018 systematic review of Invisalign treatment is the main evidence in this field, and it is mixed.1 It found that Invisalign can predictably level, tilt and rotate teeth, apart from canines and premolars, but had limited effect on widening the arch by moving teeth bodily, closing extraction gaps, correcting how the teeth meet and larger front-to-back or vertical jaw differences.1
The review concluded that, on the available evidence, the only clear recommendation was non-extraction treatment of mild to moderate bite problems in patients who have stopped growing.1 That is why the examination comes before a decision.
In short, Invisalign carries out a digital plan with a series of removable trays, and it works well within the movements the evidence supports.
02 Candidacy
Who is Invisalign suitable for in Kondapur?
Invisalign suits adults and older teenagers whose teeth have stopped moving and who can wear the trays for most of the day. The two lists below describe the general pattern.
Usually suits
- Mild to moderate crowding, or small gaps, in adult teeth1
- Teeth that have drifted or tilted since earlier braces
- Healthy gums and no cavities waiting for treatment
- A person who can keep trays in for about 20 to 22 hours a day and come to reviews
Needs caution or a different plan
- Bigger front-to-back or vertical jaw differences, where Invisalign had limited effect1
- Canines and premolars that must be rotated, which aligners moved less predictably12
- Plans that need teeth removed and gaps closed, or a bodily widening of the arch1
- Weak cleaning habits, untreated gum disease or a growing child, where braces or another plan is usually preferred
Invisalign suits mild to moderate problems in adults, and braces suit the more complex ones.
03 Options
Which Invisalign plan fits your teeth in Kondapur?
The plan depends on how much movement your teeth need. A smaller problem can need fewer trays, and a larger one needs a longer series or a different treatment.
A short Invisalign course
For small changes, such as a slightly crowded or rotated front tooth or a small gap. Fewer trays are needed.
A few months
A full Invisalign course
For mild to moderate crowding or spacing across the arch. The full series of trays moves the teeth in steps, with review visits. See clear aligners.
Planned for each case
Braces when Invisalign will not do
For movements aligners do poorly, braces give more control. See braces treatment and ceramic braces.
1 to 3 years
For a growing child, see braces for kids. If the aim is a wider cosmetic change, smile designing can combine alignment with whitening or bonding.
| Compared on | Invisalign | Braces |
|---|---|---|
| Removable | Yes | No |
| Planned from | A digital scan and plan | Impressions and records |
| Suits complex movements | Limited for some1 | Usually yes |
| Relies on your wear time | Yes, 20 to 22 hours a day | No |
Invisalign is the less visible choice, and braces give more control, so the movement your teeth need decides.
04 Procedure
How is Invisalign planned and worn, step by step?
Everything starts with a digital plan, and the plan is then carried out by a numbered series of trays. How many trays and visits you need is set at your consultation.
You see the plan on screen before a single tray is made.
Consultation and a check of teeth and gums
You meet an orthodontist, who reviews your goals, your teeth, your gums and your X-rays. Any decay or gum trouble is dealt with before you start, since trays sit against the teeth all day, see teeth cleaning.
Scanning for an Invisalign plan
A digital scanner or a set of moulds captures the exact shape of your bite. This record is the starting point for the three-dimensional plan.
Receiving your first set of aligner trays
At the fitting visit you are given the first trays, and tooth-coloured attachments are fixed to selected teeth. You learn how to insert, remove and clean the trays and when to swap to the next one.
Tracking progress at review visits
At intervals you return for a check, and the orthodontist compares your teeth with the plan. If a tooth lags behind, extra trays can be ordered to bring it back on course.
Locking in the result with retainers
Retainers are fitted at the end, and you are told how long to wear them. Without a retention phase, teeth drift back toward their old positions.
05 Cost
What decides the cost of Invisalign in Kondapur, Hyderabad?
Treatment is planned for one person, not sold as a product, so the cost follows your evaluation.
Two smiles that look alike can call for different treatment plans, so Elite Dental Clinic gives no cost before an evaluation. You receive a written plan that lists each stage before any treatment starts.
What the evaluation looks at
- How far the teeth must travel, and whether aligners can take them there
- How many trays the plan needs, including any extra trays ordered later
- Whether cavities, gum disease or cleaning must come first
- Whether some teeth need attachments to guide the movement
What you decide with the dentist
- A short course or a full course
- How many review visits are planned, and who supervises them
- Which retainers are fitted once treatment ends
Your health history matters as well, including allergies to materials.
The cost follows the plan, and the plan follows the evaluation.
06 Aftercare
What is it like to wear Invisalign?
Most people settle in within a week or two. How well the plan works depends mostly on how many hours each day the trays are in place.
First days
A new tray presses on the teeth, so they can ache for a few days, and your speech may sound slightly different at first. Both usually pass quickly.
Daily routine
Keep the trays in for roughly 20 to 22 hours each day. Remove them for meals and for any drink other than water, and brush your teeth before wearing them again.
Tray care
Rinse and brush the trays every day and store them in their case. A lost or cracked tray holds up the plan, so call the clinic early rather than skipping a stage.
Finishing treatment
Wear your retainers exactly as advised, since teeth tend to slide back. Keep your check-up appointments.
When to call us
Call the clinic if a tray is lost or breaks, an attachment falls off, a tooth is very sore, a tray stops fitting, or your gums swell or bleed a lot. If your face swells, or you struggle to breathe or swallow, go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
The hours the trays spend in your mouth decide how well Invisalign works.
07 Limits
When is Invisalign the wrong choice?
Invisalign is usually not advised, or is changed to braces, in these situations:
- Cavities, infection or gum disease that has not been treated.
- Bigger front-to-back or vertical jaw differences, where Invisalign had limited effect.1
- Canines and premolars that need turning, or teeth that must travel bodily.12
- Plans that depend on removing teeth and closing the gaps, or widening the arch.1
- A person who cannot keep the trays in for most of the day.
- A growing child, who usually needs braces or a growth-based plan.
If Invisalign will not do the job, see braces treatment.
Risks and complications
The main risks are sore teeth and gums, a lisp or speech change at first, decay or gum problems if the teeth are not cleaned before each tray goes in, lost or broken trays that delay treatment, and teeth that do not move as planned.
A systematic review of Invisalign found moderate overall evidence, with risk of bias from low to high, and could not pool the results because the studies differed so much.1
In a separate systematic review of clear aligners, rotation was achieved about 55% of the time for upper central incisors, but about 32% for upper canines.2 Teeth also tend to move back when treatment ends if retainers are not worn.
Invisalign is worth choosing when the movement your teeth need is one that aligners do well.
08 Your visit
What happens at your first Invisalign appointment in Kondapur?
At your first visit the orthodontist hears what you want to change, examines your teeth, gums and bite and looks at your X-rays. If Invisalign is suitable you are told the likely number of trays and the stages, and braces are explained as the alternative. You receive a written plan that lists each stage before any treatment starts.
Bring earlier X-rays, old photos that show how your teeth used to look and a list of your medicines. Mention earlier braces, grinding or allergies.
The team speaks English, Telugu and Hindi. The plan is yours to take home, and nothing is booked until you decide.
Your first visit ends with a plan and no obligation.
09 Why this clinic
Why choose Elite Dental Clinic for Invisalign in Kondapur?
Medical reviewer of this page
Dr. Revathi Indukuri
BDS, MDS (Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics)
BDS, Sree Sai Dental College Research Institute, 2009
MDS, Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, Andhra Pradesh, 2016
Invisalign is a good system for the right teeth, and I would rather say that plainly than promise too much. I look at the gums and any decay first, and I ask you to see the plan on screen so you know what is realistic before the first tray is made.
Dr. Revathi Indukuri
Dr. Revathi Indukuri reviewed this page as a dentist at the clinic. Her MDS in conservative dentistry and endodontics covers fillings and root canals, which are better finished before trays start. The Invisalign plan itself comes from the clinic's orthodontists, who appear on the clinic's team board, and the clinic's earlier website carries a post on accelerated Invisalign treatment.
Planned by orthodontists
The team board lists orthodontists, so the plan comes from dentists trained to move teeth.
Straight talk on limits
Movements that aligners handle poorly are explained at the consultation, and braces are suggested where they would do better.
A written plan up front
You receive a written plan that lists each stage before treatment starts.
Fixing teeth before aligning them
Decay and gum problems can be treated at the same clinic first, using the same X-rays and records.
Orthodontists on the team, straight talk on limits and a written plan are what this clinic stands behind.
10 Reviews
Patient reviews of Elite Dental Clinic in Kondapur
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11 Visit us
Dentist in Kondapur, Hyderabad: location, hours and access
Elite Dental Clinic
2nd floor, Artham's Arcade, above Vijaya Diagnostics
Kondapur, Raghavendra Colony, Gachibowli
Hyderabad, Telangana 500084
070320 78789
Kondapur, Raghavendra Colony, Gachibowli
Hyderabad, Telangana 500084
070320 78789
| Monday to Sunday | 9:00 am to 9:00 pm |
|---|
The clinic is on the second floor of Artham's Arcade, above Vijaya Diagnostics, in Raghavendra Colony.
Patients looking for Invisalign treatment in Kondapur will find the clinic above Vijaya Diagnostics in Artham's Arcade, Raghavendra Colony. Languages spoken: English, Telugu and Hindi. More about the clinic: dentist in Kondapur.
The clinic is on the second floor above Vijaya Diagnostics and is open every day from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm.
12 Travelling patients
Invisalign in Hyderabad for patients from other cities and countries
Aligners are worn at home and checked at intervals, which suits people who travel or live elsewhere. Reach the clinic on WhatsApp or by phone before you arrive, and the team will help organise your visit.
The consultation, scan and three-dimensional plan can happen in a single visit. Ask which review appointments need you in the chair and which could be checked with photos.
Take your scans, photos and written plan with you when you leave. The clinic opens daily from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm and the team speaks English, Hindi and Telugu.
Settle the review schedule first, and the trays can travel with you.
13 Questions
Invisalign questions from patients in Kondapur
How long does Invisalign take?
The time depends on how far your teeth need to travel. Small changes can be done in a few months, and larger ones take longer. After the scan, the orthodontist gives you an expected number of trays, which can be adjusted as your teeth respond.
Is Invisalign painful?
Teeth usually ache or feel tight for a few days when a new tray begins, and speech can sound different at first. These settle with wear. Tell the clinic if a tooth becomes very sore or a tray rubs your gum.
What is the minimum wear time?
Plan on roughly 20 to 22 hours a day. Take the trays out for meals, for drinks other than water and for cleaning. They move teeth only while they are in, so shorter wear means slower or incomplete progress.
Does Invisalign work as well as braces?
For mild to moderate crowding and spacing in adults, it can. A systematic review found limited effect for rotating canines and premolars, closing extraction gaps and correcting larger jaw differences, where braces are normally the stronger choice.
Who is Invisalign not suitable for?
It is a poor fit for growing children, complex bites, people who cannot wear the trays for most of the day, and anyone with untreated gum disease or active decay. The orthodontist explains which applies to you.
Will I need retainers afterwards?
Yes. Teeth tend to drift back toward their old positions when treatment stops, so retainers hold the new position. You are told which type to use and for how long.
How is the cost of Invisalign worked out?
The plan is made for one person, so the cost follows the evaluation. How far the teeth move, how many trays are needed, how many reviews you attend and any health treatment needed first all change it. A written plan comes before treatment begins.
What should I do if a tray is lost or cracked?
Contact the clinic that day. You might return to the previous tray or move to the next one, and a replacement can be made. Please do not skip ahead alone, because your teeth may not be ready.
14 Second opinion
Want a second opinion on your Invisalign plan?
If you have been offered Invisalign elsewhere, or told it would not suit you, bring your scans and any written plan to an evaluation. The dentist will compare them with your teeth and explain the choices plainly. Call or send a WhatsApp message to book. The evaluation is only a first step, and you are under no obligation to go ahead.
15 Related
Treatments often considered alongside Invisalign
Clear aligners
The wider treatment of which Invisalign is one branded system.
Braces treatment
The usual choice when the movement needed is more than aligners do well.
Invisible braces
A less visible way of straightening teeth, with options beyond aligners.
Sources
- Clinical effectiveness of Invisalign orthodontic treatment: a systematic review, Progress in Orthodontics, 2018
- Efficacy of clear aligners in controlling orthodontic tooth movement: a systematic review, The Angle Orthodontist, 2015
- Braces, American Dental Association, MouthHealthy
This page is general information, not a diagnosis or a substitute for an examination, and results vary between patients.