01 Invisalign
✓ Medically reviewed by Dr. Neel Bhatavadekar, Periodontist & Implantologist
Invisalign is a specific, widely used clear aligner system that uses a digital scan and treatment planning software to design a series of custom trays, worn in sequence to gradually move teeth.
At Clarus Dental Specialities in Koregaon Park, Invisalign treatment is planned and monitored directly by Dr. Neel Bhatavadekar, Pune's only US Board Certified Periodontist and Implantologist.
Patients usually choose this for: mild to moderate crowding or spacing a well-known specific system wanting to preview the planned result a less visible, removable option
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Quick answer: Invisalign is a specific, well-known brand of clear aligner, using a digital scan and treatment planning software to design a series of custom trays worn in sequence. It works on the same clinical principles as clear aligners generally, and suits similar cases, mild to moderate crowding or spacing. In Koregaon Park, Pune, Invisalign treatment is planned and monitored by Dr. Neel Bhatavadekar, a US Board Certified Periodontist and Implantologist.
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02 Overview
Invisalign is one specific system within the broader category of clear aligners. It uses a digital scan of your teeth and treatment planning software to design a full sequence of custom trays upfront, so you can review a simulation of the planned tooth movement before committing to treatment.
Clinically, Invisalign works the same way as clear aligners generally: each tray is worn for about one to two weeks before moving to the next, gradually guiding teeth toward the planned position. The choice between Invisalign and another clear aligner system matters less than whether clear aligners, as a category, suit your specific case.
Invisalign is a registered trademark of its manufacturer; it's offered here as one of the clear aligner options available, alongside other systems.
03 Candidacy
Suitability for Invisalign follows the same considerations as clear aligners generally.
04 Background
It's worth being direct about this: the brand of clear aligner matters less than whether clear aligners, as an approach, genuinely suit your case. Invisalign's digital planning software lets you preview a simulation of your treatment before starting, which many patients find reassuring, but the underlying biology of tooth movement is the same across clear aligner systems.
What matters most for outcome is accurate diagnosis, a well-planned tray sequence, and consistent wear, not which specific brand name is on the tray.
05 Options
Treatment scope is matched to how much correction your case needs.
A complete tray sequence addressing crowding or spacing across the arch, planned from the initial scan.
A shorter tray series addressing minor relapse or a small area of misalignment.
Small, tooth-coloured attachments bonded to specific teeth give trays extra grip for more precise movements.
06 Procedure
A digital scan captures your current tooth positions to begin planning.
Software generates a projected sequence of tooth movement, reviewed with you before trays are made.
The full set of trays for your treatment plan is fabricated based on the approved simulation.
Each tray is worn for about one to two weeks before moving to the next, with periodic check-in visits.
Additional refinement trays are made if needed, followed by a retainer to hold the final result.
07 Cost Factors
Cost depends on case complexity and the number of trays needed. It's discussed only after examination, once the following are known:
A specific estimate is only meaningful after a clinical evaluation. This section is informational and is not a quotation.
If Invisalign has been suggested elsewhere, Dr. Neel is available to review your case and give an honest comparison against other clear aligner systems and fixed braces.
08 Aftercare
Mild pressure or snugness for the first day or two of a new tray is normal as teeth begin shifting.
Trays are removed to eat, drink anything but water, and brush, then worn for the remaining 20-22 hours.
Progress is reviewed regularly to confirm treatment is tracking as planned.
A retainer is worn to hold the final tooth positions in place.
09 Limits
Being upfront about the limits matters, the same way it would for any clear aligner system:
10 Your Visit
The first appointment includes an examination and digital scan, followed by a discussion of whether Invisalign, another clear aligner system, or fixed braces best fits your specific case.
11 Why This Clinic
BDS (Nair Hospital Dental College, Mumbai) · Postgraduate periodontology training, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA · Diplomate, American Board of Periodontology (2008) · ITI Fellow, International Team for Implantology (2009)
Invisalign planning at this clinic is overseen by Pune's only US Board Certified Periodontist and Implantologist, one of only two in India, giving each aligner stage the same scrutiny of gum and bone health he applies in periodontal practice.
Invisalign is recommended when it genuinely fits, alongside other systems.
Moving teeth through healthy gum and bone tissue is confirmed before treatment starts.
Invisalign, generic clear aligners, and every bracket type, under one roof.
The only dental clinic in Pune listed by the US Consulate Mumbai.
Patients can also read independent reviews on Google and Practo.
12 Visit Us
This dentist and dental clinic in Koregaon Park also treats patients from nearby areas of Pune. See the full Koregaon Park clinic page →
13 International Patients
Clarus Dental Specialities is the only dental clinic in Pune listed by the US Consulate Mumbai, and Dr. Neel holds a dual US-India dental license, giving NRI and overseas patients confidence in the standard of orthodontic care available here.
Since multiple trays can be provided in advance and worn independently between visits, Invisalign treatment is often easier to manage across trips than fixed braces, though periodic check-ins are still recommended to track progress.
14 FAQ
Invisalign is one specific, well-known brand of clear aligner, using its own digital planning software and manufacturing process. Clinically, it works on the same principles as clear aligners generally.
It varies by case, generally shorter for milder corrections. A specific estimate is given after your initial scan and treatment simulation.
For more complex bite corrections, fixed braces often provide more direct control. Invisalign suits mild to moderate crowding or spacing best.
Typically 20 to 22 hours a day, removed mainly for eating, drinking anything but water, and brushing.
Yes, the digital treatment planning software generates a simulation of your projected tooth movement, reviewed with you before the tray series is made.
Cost varies by case and system. It's discussed after examination, once your specific treatment scope and tray count are known.
Yes, a shorter, limited-scope tray series can address minor relapse or a small area of misalignment.
1. Clinical literature on clear aligner therapy and treatment outcomes, indexed on PubMed Central. ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc
2. Dr. Neel Bhatavadekar's peer-reviewed publications, indexed on PubMed. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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This page provides general dental information and does not constitute a diagnosis, treatment plan, or medical advice. Outcomes vary by individual case. No specific results, costs, or timelines are guaranteed. Invisalign is a registered trademark of its manufacturer and is referenced here descriptively as a treatment option offered at this clinic. Please consult Dr. Neel Bhatavadekar or a qualified specialist for advice specific to your condition.
