- Treatment
- Teeth are moved with clear aligners, braces or a combination selected after orthodontic examination and diagnosis.
- Fees
- For clear aligners, a standard total example is ¥423,500–¥1,490,500, including the package, examination, panoramic X-ray, CT, 12–36 monthly checks and an upper/lower retainer set. For full-arch braces, the same 1–3 year assumption gives ¥992,200–¥1,491,600, including diagnosis, imaging and 12–36 adjustments. If needed, an extraction is ¥6,600 or ¥16,500, an additional aligner series is ¥110,000, an attachment/IPR procedure is ¥5,500 and an anchorage screw is ¥110,000.
- Time and visits
- A common treatment period is approximately one to three years, with follow-up around once a month. The schedule differs with the bite, appliance and treatment response.
- Possible risks and side effects
- Pain, discomfort and temporary speech changes may occur. Inadequate cleaning can increase the risk of decay or gum disease. Root resorption, gum recession and relapse are possible. Clear aligners must be worn for the prescribed time, and retainers are needed after tooth movement.