Why patients who experienced 'relapse' after Invisalign treatment come to our clinic. Explaining our 5-year relapse guarantee and the 250,000 yen re-treatment system.
Hello, I am Keiichi Yamazaki, the Orthodontic Director at Medical Corporation Mirai.
“I had orthodontic treatment before, but my teeth have shifted back a little.” We are seeing an increase in consultations like this. In this article, I will explain the causes of relapse and our clinic's relapse guarantee and re-treatment plan.
■ Why does relapse occur?
Even after orthodontic treatment is completed, teeth will try to return to their original positions if a retainer is not used correctly. This is a phenomenon that can happen to anyone; it is not a matter of the quality of the orthodontics, but a matter of 'retention management'.
Relapse is likely to occur in the following patterns:
Started neglecting to wear the retainer (especially within 2 years after treatment completion)
Left the retainer broken or deformed and stopped fitting properly
The clinic in charge closed down, and follow-up was lost
The type of retention device was not suitable
At our clinic, we use official Vivera retainers (Invisalign's retention device) and provide continuous follow-up for retention management.
■ Includes a '5-year guarantee' after treatment at our clinic
Patients who have undergone Invisalign treatment at our clinic receive a 5-year relapse guarantee after the completion of their treatment. In the unlikely event that a relapse occurs, you can undergo re-treatment for 250,000 yen (tax included), compared to the standard plan of 470,000 yen (tax included).
This is because our goal is not just to 'finish treatment,' but to 'maintain beautiful teeth alignment over the long term.'
■ If you experienced relapse after treatment at another clinic
If you have experienced a relapse after receiving orthodontic treatment at another clinic, we can also assist you. First, we will perform a precise diagnosis of your current dental condition and propose the best re-treatment plan based on the degree and cause of the relapse.
Many people are anxious, wondering, 'Do I have to start all over again from the beginning?' However, in most cases of mild relapse, it can be handled with a small number of aligners.
Our clinic also accepts free second opinions for patients who have experienced relapse.
■ The best strategy to prevent relapse
The simplest answer is to 'continue wearing your retainer at night for the rest of your life.' Even if you only wear it once a week, it significantly reduces the risk of relapse. To protect the time and money you spent on orthodontics, please make wearing your retainer a habit.
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