Invisible Aligners
Invisible aligners represent a significant advancement in modern orthodontics, allowing for discreet, comfortable, and highly predictable dental alignment correction. This type of treatment is designed to meet the needs of adults and young people seeking to improve their smile without compromising aesthetics, social, or professional life.
Unlike traditional fixed braces, invisible aligners are virtually imperceptible when worn, naturally integrating into daily life. Their technology is based on rigorous digital planning, allowing each phase of the treatment to be anticipated and the final result visualized even before starting.
At Mint Clinic, each case is individually assessed, taking into account not only the position of the teeth but also the bite, gum health, facial profile, and aesthetic goals of each patient. The treatment is always personalized and accompanied by an experienced clinical team, ensuring safety, comfort, and natural results.
Precise movements, daily comfort, and natural results with 3D technology.
- Completely transparent
- Removable for eating and cleaning
- Complete Digital Planning
Invisible Aligners in Lisbon
What are Invisible Aligners?
Invisible aligners are transparent, personalized devices that progressively and comfortably align the teeth. They are almost imperceptible in daily life.
Produced using advanced digital technology, they allow for rigorous and individualized planning for each patient.
Unlike fixed braces, invisible aligners do not use brackets or metal wires. Each aligner is removable and fits perfectly over the teeth.
They are changed at each phase of the treatment, promoting smooth and controlled movements.
This type of orthodontics has become especially sought after by adults who value aesthetics, discretion, and freedom, without compromising clinical efficacy.
Additionally, it allows for excellent oral hygiene and easily adapts to the professional and personal routines of those who do not want the treatment to be visible.
How Do Aligners Work?
The functioning of invisible aligners is based on advanced digital technology and biomechanics. First, a detailed 3D model of the patient’s mouth is created, allowing the orthodontist to plan each dental movement with millimetric precision. From this plan, a sequence of aligners is produced, each responsible for a small stage of the treatment.
Each aligner applies controlled forces at specific points, guiding the teeth to predefined positions. As the patient changes aligners — usually every one or two weeks — the smile gradually evolves to the final predicted alignment.
During the treatment, regular appointments are scheduled to monitor progress. The response of the teeth is checked and the plan adjusted if necessary.
In some cases, attachments are used to enhance more complex movements precisely and predictably.
We create a precise digital model of the teeth without uncomfortable molds.
The orthodontist defines each dental movement with simulation technology.
Each aligner moves the teeth a few microns to the final position.
Quick consultations focused on progress and adaptations if necessary.
Initial Evaluation Consultation
Assessment of needs, complete clinical analysis, and panoramic radiography.
If aligners are indicated, we immediately proceed to the case study.
Complete Orthodontic Study
Collection of all essential elements for digital planning:
- Intra and extra-oral photographic record
- CBCT (computed tomography)
- 3D digital scan of the arches
This study allows for the creation of the complete virtual model of the case and the prediction of all dental movements.
Study Presentation Consultation
About two weeks later, the patient sees the final result in 3D, learns:
– the estimated treatment time
– the number of aligners needed
– the planned dental movement
In this consultation, the order for aligner production is given.
Brace Placement
Delivery of the first aligners and placement of attachments, if necessary, to enhance specific movements.
The patient receives all usage instructions and daily care.
Regular Follow-up
Quick, comfortable consultations essential for ensuring predictability.
Completion and Retainers
After achieving the final result, removable or fixed retainers are placed. This is done according to the clinical diagnosis.
Available Types of Braces
At Mint, we evaluate each case individually and recommend the brace that offers the best aesthetic and functional results.
Additionally, they allow for excellent oral hygiene. Adaptation to professional and personal routines is facilitated for those who do not want the treatment to be visible.
Invisible aligners are tested medical devices, produced with biocompatible materials and internationally approved.
Invisible aligners are effective for most orthodontic corrections. In very complex cases, it may be necessary to combine techniques or opt for alternative braces.
Invisible Aligner
The most aesthetic and comfortable solution is the invisible aligner. Ideal for adults and young people.
Aesthetic Brace (Ceramic)
Discreet brackets, high durability, excellent biomechanics.
Self-ligating Brace
Less friction, faster consultations, smoother movements.
Traditional Metal Brace
The most suitable for complex movements and deep corrections.
Orthopedic Braces / Expanders
Used in structural changes of the jaw, especially in young people.
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A New Harmony for Your Smile
Dental alignment goes far beyond aesthetics. It has a direct impact on oral health, comfort, and facial harmony.
Well-positioned teeth facilitate chewing and reduce dental wear.
This contributes to a balanced distribution of forces, avoiding muscle tensions and associated joint problems.
Invisible Aligners: Price and What Really Influences the Final Value
The price of treatment with invisible aligners depends on several variables according to the clinical complexity of each case and the number of dental movements required.
Unlike traditional braces, the final value does not depend solely on the number of aligners, but also on the diagnosis, technology used, and the need for complementary treatments.
Complexity of the Orthodontic Case
Each patient presents different needs: crowding, rotations, crossbites, open or deep bites.
More complex cases require more dental movements, advanced planning, and a greater number of aligners — influencing the duration and overall cost of the treatment.
Total Number of Aligners Needed
Simple plans may require few phases, while moderate or complete cases demand multiple stages and additional optimizations.
Need for Complementary Treatments
In some cases, it is necessary to perform additional procedures before or during the treatment, such as:
– Complete oral hygiene
– Periodontal treatment
– Occlusal adjustments
– Additional attachments
– Digital refinements
Each intervention adds precision and stability to the final result.
Technology and 3D Digital Planning
Digital orthodontic planning is an essential component of treatment success.
The study with photographic record, CBCT, and 3D scan allows for the prediction of movements, estimated time, and final result with high precision.
This advanced process, combined with high-quality materials, also influences the total value.
The price of invisible dental aligners depends less on a “value per aligner” and more on a set of clinical factors that ensure a safe, predictable, and aesthetically natural treatment.
At MINT, we evaluate each case individually and present a detailed, transparent plan adapted to the needs and expectations of each patient.
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