Comparison of invisible aligner treatment plan
Clear Aligner Plans Compared: Treatment Scope, Fees and Follow-up
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Brand A | Brand B | Brand C | ||||||
Aligner Plan Package | Moderate Series From $40,000 | Lulusmiles Basic $11,999 | Clear Series $18,800 | Clear Series $14,980 | ||||
Price | High price Up to 20 aligners. May exclude add-on fees (e.g. doctor exam fees) | Lowest price in Hong Kong Includes 20 aligner sets. Attachments, IPR and other clinical services cost extra. Fees are itemised before payment. Ask about student offers | Cheaper than Brand A Number of aligners not explicitly stated on website. Excludes attachments & IPR | Cheaper than Brand B Up to 20 aligners. Excludes attachments & IPR | ||||
Suitable Cases | Mild–moderate crowding/spacing; mild anteroposterior & vertical malocclusion; pre-restorative treatment | Mild-moderate cases, including bite correction and overall aesthetics | For anterior teeth only; few/no attachments; no extractions needed | For anterior teeth only; mild to moderate dental issues | ||||
Process | Dental exam + impressions (fee) → Confirm & pay in full → Brand designs plan → Patient confirms → Aligners delivered → Follow-ups at clinic | Online consult → HK-registered dentist exam + scan ($500, fully deductible to plan) → Clinical team designs plan → Pay only after plan confirmed → Aligners delivered → Follow-ups at HK clinic | Upload photos for assessment → Dental exam + impressions ($1,500, non-refundable) → Pay in full before design → Confirm plan → Aligners delivered → Extra fee per follow-up visit | Book free scan in Shenzhen → Pay in full before design → Confirm plan → Aligners delivered → Online follow-ups → In-person follow-ups in Shenzhen | ||||
Treatment Plan Customisation & Explanation | After full payment | Review your treatment plan and fees before confirming and paying. Your dentist determines the plan following a clinical assessment | After full payment | After full payment | ||||
Treatment Plan Design Process | Doctor diagnosis & recommendation → Designer creates plan → Doctor approves Confirm treatment planning, review and adjustment procedures with the brand or treating dentist | AI tech from award-winning deep-tech firm → Senior orthodontic experts review internally → Consulting doctor confirms (min. two-doctor approval) The treating dentist communicates directly with our in-house design team, with plan review involving a experienced orthodontist. Planning, revisions and clinical feedback are coordinated, with final approval by the treating dentist AI-assisted treatment planning, reviewed and approved by an orthodontist. Aligner production and adjustments follow the individual treatment plan | Not stated on website | Not stated on website | ||||
Retainers | 3 sets: $7,500 (1 set: $3,000) | 3 sets: $1,299 (1 set: $499); Basic Plan or above includes 1 free set | 3 sets: $4,800 (1 set: $1,800) | 3 sets: $9,000 (1 set: $3,000) | ||||
Aligner Material | Aligner stiffness, elasticity and force retention vary by product. Comparisons require specific material specifications and test conditions |
| Medical-grade materials | Medical-grade, FDA and TÜV NORD certified – ultra-transparent and stain-resistant | ||||
Aligner Production Time | Over 1 month | Over 1 week | Over 1 month | Over 1 month | ||||
Treatment Monitoring & Follow-up | Follow-up methods, frequency and fees depend on the treating dentist and clinic | Your dentist will schedule in-clinic reviews based on treatment progress and clinical needs. You may opt for the Smile Cam (extra purchase) to submit intraoral photos via the APP for remote follow-up. This reduces clinic visits where online monitoring is appropriate | Online support + App | Online support or store visit | ||||
Company Mission | Refer to the brand’s official information for its background and mission | Hong Kong brand. Lulusmiles uses technology to push clinical boundaries, raise doctor efficiency and lower costs. HKUST-incubated deep-tech firm pursuing medical equity | Originated in Southeast Asia; mission unclear | Hong Kong brand (originated in Shenzhen); mission unclear | ||||
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