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Gangnam Saero Dental Clinic · 강남새로치과 공식블로그 · May 20, 2025
For the most ideal results Customized Diagnostic Solution About the Types of Clear Aligners Clear aligners are an inevitable choice for aspiring entertainers, aspiring actors, aspi...
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Clinic: Gangnam Saero Dental Clinic
Original post date: May 20, 2025
Translated at: April 20, 2026 at 5:32 PM
Medical note: This translation does not guarantee medical accuracy or suitability for treatment decisions.
For the most ideal results
Customized Diagnostic Solution
About the Types of Clear Aligners
Clear aligners are an inevitable choice for aspiring entertainers, aspiring actors, aspiring announcers, office workers who often have to meet people for the first time, and international students, military personnel, or residents of outlying areas who do not have much time to spare. Clear aligners are not visible at all, so it is difficult for others to notice that you are undergoing orthodontic treatment, and they also provide flexibility in terms of time, along with convenience and comfort.
In the past, Invisalign was the only option among clear aligner types, but now various types have been released, giving patients a wider range of choices. As a result, even just looking into the types of clear aligners can feel exhausting before treatment even begins.
So Gangnam Saero Dental Clinic will compare the types of clear aligners and show them in a way that is easy to understand at a glance.
About the Advantages of Clear Aligners
First, we will explain why clear aligner devices are the only option for those for whom appearance matters, those who often meet people for the first time, and those who do not have much time to spare.
Clear aligner devices are made of plastic and fit closely to the teeth, so they are not easy for others to notice. At first glance, they may even be perceived as retainers. However, clear aligner devices are not retainers but orthodontic appliances, and like traditional wire and bracket orthodontics, they are effective for aligning teeth and correcting the bite. Their treatment range is also gradually expanding, so they can be considered one of the best options.
Clear aligner devices are removable, so you can prepare for important schedules when you want to take the aligners out. There is no need to worry about food getting stuck in the appliance, and since there are no fine wires or rubber bands like in traditional wire and bracket orthodontics, there is no foreign-body sensation and no need to worry about sores caused by irritation of the cheeks.
Traditional wire and bracket orthodontics require visits every 3 to 4 weeks, and treatment usually takes 1 to 2 years. However, clear aligner devices require visits every 6 to 8 weeks, and treatment usually takes 6 months to 1 year. (The period and timing vary depending on the patient's condition, situation, and circumstances.)
Features of Each Clear Aligner Type
A clear aligner device manufactured by the U.S. headquarters and designed to fit the dental line.
A clear aligner device designed to allow gum-cover options, produced from the domestic setup stage with the participation of orthodontic specialists and dental technicians.
A clear aligner device manufactured by Cozans, a subsidiary of Osstem, a domestic implant company, and equipped with a shape-memory alloy retainer.
A clear aligner device manufactured by Tienes, a subsidiary of Dentis, a domestic implant company, and using a gum vacuum massager.
A clear aligner device developed in collaboration with domestic dental university hospitals and manufactured using AI, applicable only to limited cases.
About the Time Required for Each Clear Aligner Type
Replaced every 2 weeks / visit once every 2 to 3 months / average treatment period: 1 year
Replaced every 1 to 2 weeks / visit once every 3 to 6 months / the fastest among clear aligner devices in treatment duration
Replaced every 1 to 2 weeks / visit once every 3 to 6 months / average treatment period: 1 year
Replaced every 5 to 10 days / visit once every 3 to 6 months / average treatment period: 1 to 2 years
Consists of 3 clear aligners as 1 step, with each step worn for 3 weeks to 1 month
About the Advantages of Each Clear Aligner Type
Safety backed by more than 20 years of clinical data
Can be worn during pregnancy
Offers the highest elasticity
Fastest treatment period
Most precise treatment
Excellent fit with adjustable device strength by stage
Minimizes pain
Less deformation thanks to 3-layer material
Cavity treatment possible during orthodontic treatment
Relieves pain and shortens treatment time through a gum vacuum massager
Stage-by-stage manufacturing allows flexible response to variables
The most affordable among clear aligner devices
About How to Choose
Because each brand of clear aligner device has different characteristics, advantages, and disadvantages, choosing a clear aligner device can feel even more difficult. Rather than worrying about choosing a brand on your own, the most accurate answer can be obtained by consulting the medical staff about your concerns.
At Gangnam Saero Dental Clinic
If you are looking for a clinic near Gangnam Station that has all five clear aligner brands, there is only Gangnam Saero Dental Clinic. Clinics that carry only a single brand have limited consultation options. We recommend finding a dental clinic that has a variety of devices so that more thorough consultations are possible. Gangnam Saero Dental Clinic has Director Jeon Jae-min, an orthodontic specialist with more than 20 years of experience and a former outpatient professor at Severance Hospital, with extensive experience as a personal doctor for entertainers. We hope you achieve good orthodontic treatment results with a customized diagnostic solution for the most ideal outcome.
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