ClearChange Aligners Workflow

To begin a case with ClearChange Aligners, we ask you to take upper and lower digital scans, bite scans in occlusion, and clinical photographs following our protocol. These files, along with any relevant patient information, are then submitted to our lab to begin the treatment planning process. Ensuring accurate and complete records at this stage helps us design a treatment proposal that reflects your patient's clinical needs.

Once you have submitted your patient records and case information, we will deliver a treatment proposal to you within 48 hours. The proposal is provided as a digital file for your review, and you can request adjustments to the plan or confirm it as presented. Production of the first series of aligners begins only after you have given your approval, so reviewing the proposal promptly helps keep the process moving efficiently for your patient.

Yes. Once you receive the digital treatment proposal from our team, you have the opportunity to review it and request adjustments before giving your approval. This allows you to ensure the proposed tooth movements and staging align with your clinical expectations for the patient. We will not commence production of the first series of aligners until you have confirmed the plan, giving you full control over the treatment direction before any irreversible steps are taken.

We deliver aligners in stages rather than all at once. You will receive the first set to begin treatment as soon as possible after approval, with the remaining sets delivered in time for subsequent visits. Our lab is based in Wellington, which means we can support efficient turnaround times for dental practices across New Zealand. Your clinical team manages the handover of aligner sets to the patient at the appropriate appointments.

At the first treatment visit, any necessary attachments are placed and interproximal reduction is carried out if it is part of the treatment plan. We also provide your patient with a starter kit and full instructions covering aligner care and wear. Ensuring patients leave the first visit with a clear understanding of how to use and maintain their aligners supports compliance and helps the treatment proceed as planned.

Patients typically progress to a new set of aligners every two weeks, following the staged treatment plan designed by our lab. The frequency of aligner changes may vary depending on the individual treatment plan. Your clinical team monitors patient progress at follow-up visits and can make any necessary adjustments to the treatment schedule based on how tooth movement is progressing.

Follow-up visits are scheduled throughout the treatment to monitor progress and ensure tooth movement is occurring as planned. At these appointments, you can assess compliance, check that attachments are intact, and address any patient concerns. If treatment modifications are required, additional scans can be taken and submitted to our team for revised planning. Regular monitoring supports a more considered treatment outcome for your patient.

Our aligner system is designed to work with a range of intraoral scanners commonly used in dental practices across New Zealand. Details on compatible scanners are available on our website under the scanner compatibility section. If you are unsure whether your current digital workflow is compatible with our system, please contact our team directly to confirm before submitting your first case.

If it becomes apparent during treatment that modifications are needed, additional scans can be taken and submitted to our lab for revised planning. We will design a modified treatment proposal based on the updated records, which you can then review and approve before revised aligners are produced. This process allows the treatment to adapt to your patient's clinical progress without needing to start from scratch.

Once your patient has completed their final set of aligners and the treatment goal has been achieved, we will conduct a final review to confirm the outcome. At this stage, options for retainers are discussed to help maintain the tooth positions achieved through treatment. Retention planning is an important part of our overall workflow, and we encourage you to introduce this conversation with your patient from an early stage in the treatment process.