Basics of Aligners

An aligner is a custom made clear plastic tray that fits over your teeth and corrects their mal-positioning.


2. Aligners are made in medical grade plastic, ClearPath uses FDA approved plastic, made by Raintree Essix, Inc. USA to make aligners.


3. Each aligner moves teeth a little bit by exerting light, continuous & uninterrupted pressure on them.


4. These aligners provide a hygienic, convenient and a clear solution for the correction of malocclusion without having to wear brackets and wires.


5. These aligners are removable and patients can eat, brush and floss their teeth and enjoy their normal life.


6. These aligners are nearly invisible and nobody can notice the aligners when you are wearing them.


7. ClearPath aligners are made by an internationally patented unique process, which involves advanced technology supported by customized software and mechanical systems.


8. The treatment comprises of a series of aligners. Each set has to be worn by the patient for ~22 hrs in a day for 2 weeks before advancing to the next set. Treatment duration is 6-24 months depending on the severity of case.


9. Recommended age limit for usage is 14 to 65 years of age.


10. Aligners apply precise, light, uninterrupted & continuous forces on to teeth so it is not painful but a slight discomfort may be experienced at the beginning of treatment, which goes away within 24 hours. Aligners are made in medical grade plastic unlike metal wires braces, which hurt your cheeks and lips.


11. Aligners are not a new appliance. Millions of People have already been treated with aligners in developed countries like USA, UK, Middle East and other European countries and their number is increasing every day.


ClearPath is committed to post the online diagnostic setup for review by the treating doctor within 7 working days from the receipt of complete records.

After posting the online diagnostic setup, if the treating doctor desires some modifications, it will take around 2 to 5 working days to redeliver the modified setup.

In a situation where ClearPath receives incomplete / faulty patient records, the case is put on hold and communication to the concerned doctor is initiated to get accurate and complete records. This time period is not included in the 7 working days required by ClearPath for setting up the online diagnostic setup.

ClearPath provides clear aligners and dental aligners that are removable medical grade plastic appliances which patient wears instead of brackets and wires to correct malocclusion.