About Invisalign for adults to improve chewing ability and create a natural, beautiful smile
Do you have any of these problems?
●Concerned about rattling of teeth
●I want to have nice teeth, but I don’t want my braces to stand out.
●The bite is getting tighter.
●Unable to chew with one’s front teeth
●I was told by another doctor’s office that if I wanted to straighten my teeth, I would need to have them extracted.
●I’ve had braces at another doctor’s office, but I’d like to get them a little better.
We do not perform esthetic orthodontics that sacrifices the natural function of the teeth.
We believe it is very important to determine the direction of treatment based on a correct diagnosis and to follow the diagnosis.
The Invisalign Compliant treatment uses CT x-rays, which allow for more accurate diagnosis and precise tooth movement.
Our doctors and staff are experienced in Invisalign treatment for both young children and adults.
Adult orthodontics with Invisalign for precise tooth movement.
In orthodontic treatment for adults with a complete skeleton, it is difficult to widen the jaw, and the range in which the teeth can be moved becomes narrower. Therefore, if the teeth are not moved carefully and finely, there is a risk that the teeth will protrude from the jawbone…
With Invisalign, each tooth can be moved individually using a discreet mouthpiece, and CT x-ray information is used to examine the patient from all perspectives, making the diagnosis highly accurate and reliable.
Treatment process for those with many teeth that have had nerves removed
- Root canal treatment
- Temporary teeth
- Orthodontia
- Final covering
In many cases, the process goes like this.
First, please visit our clinic for a consultation. Depending on the nature of the procedure required, we will refer you to a dentist who is an expert in the respective field.
About our Invisalign Complicensives cases
Case #1
Before → After
Doctor’s comments We were able to precisely move the lower front seventh tooth into a good position, which is difficult to do with wire braces. The mouthpiece is optimized (remade) each time according to the tooth movement.
Case #2
Before → After
Doctor’s comments We were able to move all teeth finely and precisely, updating (re-creating) the mouthpiece as the treatment progressed. In order to stabilize the beautiful alignment of teeth, it is important to move not only the front teeth but also the back teeth delicately. Mouthpiece orthodontics, which does not move the back teeth, cannot provide such a highly precise treatment.
Case #3
Before → After
Doctor’s comments While updating (re-creating) the mouthpiece over the course of treatment, we were able to move the lower front teeth, which had protruded slightly from the bone, to their optimal position and improve the gums. With a correctly designed mouthpiece, it is possible to move the teeth with precision and gentle force on the gums.
Case #4
Before ▶ 治療後
The patient is a woman in her 60s. We mainly repaired the meshing of her front teeth. After that, a new crown was placed.
If the Invisalign device is designed correctly, it is possible to apply fine forces to individual teeth in the correct direction and with precision, making it possible to provide precision treatment that is gentle on the gums.
Advantages of Invisalign Compliency
| You can go about your daily life without worrying about how you look. | The discreet, transparent mouthpiece makes it virtually unnoticeable to those around you that you are wearing braces. |
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| CT data for precise and safe tailor-made treatment | Invisalign Compliant, the highest grade of Invisalign treatment, accurately assesses even the condition of the tooth roots and bones, and designs the most suitable mouthpiece for each individual patient. By utilizing the information from the CT, safer and more detailed tooth movement is possible. |
| Less pain and gentle treatment | Delicate movements of every 0.1mm bring the teeth to the ideal position. Minimizes the burden on the gums and realizes painless treatment. |
| Mouthpiece can be redesigned many times for 5 years | During the five-year period, the mouthpiece can be flexibly redesigned to fit the treatment process. For example, even if treatment is completed in two years, the mouthpiece can be redesigned as many times as needed during the remaining three years to accommodate backsliding. In addition, it can be used as a retention mouthpiece, saving the cost of retainers. Intraoral scan is required for mouthpiece re-creation. A management fee of 5,000 yen (tax not included) will be charged. |
| Designed to protect everyday life | Easy to remove when eating or brushing your teeth, so you can brush your teeth properly. You can also enjoy sports and playing musical instruments as usual. It is also removable in case you need to undergo an MRI scan, so you can be prepared for any eventuality. |
| Shorter treatment time than wire orthodontics | Unlike conventional wire orthodontics, multiple teeth can be moved at the same time, allowing for more efficient treatment. By precisely performing only the necessary movements, treatment time can be shortened. In addition, because the Invisalign device is digital, problems such as treatment not progressing as planned can be easily detected at an early stage. |
| Remote medical care reduces the number of visits to the clinic. | Dental monitoring can be used to see patients in the comfort of their own homes. *There is an additional cost to purchase dental monitoring. Please contact our staff if you wish to purchase. *Some treatments may require a visit to the clinic. |
Disadvantages of Invisalign Complicensives
| Long wearing time of mouthpiece | You must wear the mouthpiece for at least 20 hours every day. While the mouthpiece is removed, the teeth that have been moved will try to return to their original position, so be sure to observe the correct wearing time. |
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| Long retention period | The patient must wear the retention appliance for a long period of time. They must be worn throughout the night. This is because the bone and muscles around the teeth have been completed to match the original alignment of the teeth, and without the retention braces, the teeth will return to their original position. |
| Change in bite | Because the teeth are moved, the bite is altered and the patient may experience temporary difficulty or discomfort in eating. The same is true with wire braces. |
| High cost | The cost burden is higher than that of wire orthodontic treatment. |
| Lost or damaged mouthpiece | Because it is removable, the mouthpiece can be lost or damaged. There is a cost for re-creation. |
| There are risks associated with orthodontic treatment in general. | With a treatment plan based on a correct diagnosis, Invisalign treatment is safe. However, regardless of Invisalign treatment alone, there are risks associated with orthodontic treatment as long as teeth are moved. |
About Our Achievements
Our case was featured on the official Invisalign website
Our technology has been highly evaluated and our cases have been featured on the official website of Align Global Gallery of Align Technology, Inc. of the United States, the company that develops Invisalign. Invisalign doctors around the world use this site as a reference for their treatment.
Introduced in “7 Recommended Pediatric Orthodontists in Osaka Prefecture
Komura Dentistry & Orthodontics
Meticulous treatment planning
Dr. Komura properly demonstrates the effectiveness of treatment with Invisalign by developing a precise treatment plan based on scientific evidence…
Introduced in “11 recommended doctors for mouthpiece orthodontics in Osaka”.
Read more https://kyousei-supple.com/mouthpiece/recommend-m/osaka/
Invisalign treatment is a new form of orthodontic treatment
A completely custom-made mouthpiece is used to improve the alignment of teeth by moving each tooth individually, precisely and slowly. It is discreet, removable, painless, and a “completely new orthodontic treatment” that differs from conventional wire orthodontic treatment.
The precision and safety are much higher than those of conventional orthodontic treatment. Therefore, if we were to treat our family, friends, or other loved ones, we would no longer use wire braces.
Features of our Invisalign treatment
1. Preliminary examination for correct diagnosis.
The key to successful treatment is to determine the direction of treatment with a correct diagnosis and to follow the diagnosis. In order to make a correct diagnosis, our clinic takes the time to conduct a thorough examination, verification, and treatment planning process.
2.We aim to provide safe and world-class precision treatment.
Our director himself is responsible for designing the mouthpiece for our patients. Furthermore, in order to ensure the best objective tooth movement, we are supervised by one of the few Invisalign faculty* in Japan. We realize more precise treatment.
*Faculties are dentists who are in a position to teach Invisalign treatment and are recognized by Align Technology, Inc. of the United States, the company that develops Invisalign treatment. It is said that there are only about 20 Invisalign doctors in Japan, or about 0.2% of all Invisalign doctors, so to speak. Our clinic is prepared under the supervision of one of the faculty members, Dr. Hiroshi Samoto of Aoyama R Dentistry.
3. Use of the highest grade “Invisalign Complicensibles”.
We use Invisalign Compliency, the top-of-the-line model of Invisalign treatment, which allows you to redesign your mouthpiece as many times as you like during the first five years of treatment.
If you “fall back*”, you can rest assured that you can be re-treated within 5 years.
*What is “backsliding”?
The teeth that have been moved by orthodontic treatment return to their original position.
4.Orthodontic treatment with as few extractions as possible
We try to avoid extracting bicuspids as much as possible.
With wire braces, the extraction of bicuspids has long been a common method, but there is a risk that the teeth will come out of the bone. With the custom-made Invisalign treatment, extraction can be avoided in many cases.
*“Wisdom teeth” should be extracted at the appropriate time.
5.Treatment that respects the individuality of each person
We create treatment policies and plans that are not only focused on appearance (esthetics), but also on the natural function of the teeth, valuing them the way they should be.
12 years of experience in Invisalign treatment
Since 2012, we have been providing customized orthodontic treatment using Invisalign.
Thanks to your support, many people have received Invisalign treatment at our clinic, from children as young as 7 years old to people in their 60s.
We hope to help you create a natural and beautiful smile that gives you confidence by designing the correct mouthpiece based on a careful examination and accurate diagnosis, while addressing your individual needs.
Treatment STEP
In order to make a correct diagnosis, we take the time and care to go through the process of examination and treatment planning.
General dental clinics
| 1. Initial consultation |
| 2. 3D optical scanner for modeling |
| 3. Treatment simulation |
| 4. Explanation of treatment plan and cost |
| 5. Order mouthpiece |
| 6. Beginning of treatment |
In our dental clinic
| 1. Initial consultation |
| 2. Taking lateral cephalometric radiographs |
| 3. First diagnosis, formulation of a treatment plan and indication of costs |
| 4. Collection of various information and validation |
| 5. 3D optical scanner for modeling |
| 6. Treatment simulation |
| 7. Second diagnosis, based on therapeutic simulation, and revalidation of the treatment plan under the guidance of the supervising physician |
| 8. Development of highly feasible, precise and safe treatment programs |
| 9. Order mouthpiece |
| 10. Beginning of treatment |
*For difficult cases, it may not be possible to make a decision until CT x-rays, panoramic x-rays, and intraoral scans are done first, and Invisalign is asked to create a simulation and actually design it. The actual cost of creating the simulation will be 29,000 yen. Please note that Invisalign Inc. does not have a cooling-off system and there are no refunds in case of cancellation.
About Fees
Costs will be explained prior to the start of treatment.
Fees for consultation, examination and diagnosis
| Initial consultation, explanation of treatment plan and policy | 3,800 yen (tax included) |
| close inspection | 50,000 yen (tax not included) *Multiple sessions may be conducted. |
| CT | 10,000 yen (tax not included) |
| ClinCheck Supervision Fee | 50,000 yen (tax not included) |
Invisalign System Prices
| invisalign comprehensive | 620,000 yen (tax not included) |
*Payment must be made to Invisalign before the mouthpiece is made. Because the order is custom-made, once the order is placed, cancellation or cooling-off is not possible.
Fees for your visit
| observation fee | 1,000 yen (tax not included) |
| IPR fee | 3,000 yen (tax not included) |
| Attachment fee | 3,000 yen (tax not included) |
| Scan fee | 5,000 yen (tax not included) |
About Payment
| lump-sum payment | Payment can be made by cash or credit card, or by bank transfer to our bank account. |
| hire-purchase | Interest-free installment payments are available for a portion of the Invisalign system fee. Amounts of 100,000 yen or less may be paid within 5 installments, and amounts exceeding 100,000 yen may be paid within 10 installments. The payments do not have to be made in equal installments. In addition, payment can be made in installments with your credit card or up to 84 installments with a dental loan (3% annual interest rate). |
About retention
Even after treatment is completed, teeth are subjected to various forces in daily life. In order to keep the teeth in alignment after treatment, it is important to “retain” them in that state for a certain period of time. We will check up on the retentive appliance several times a year.
Vivera retainer (genuine Invisalign)
Upper and lower jaw: 18,000 yen (tax not included)
Single jaw: 15,000 yen (tax not included)
Conventional retainers
One jaw: 15,000 yen (tax not included)
Our Staff
The treatment requires not only a correctly designed mouthpiece, but also “high quality, detailed handwork”. We have a reliable staff with over 11 years of experience in orthodontic practice who take pride in their work and have an attentive eye for their patients.
●3 dentists with over 30 years of pediatric dental experience
●1 dentist with more than 12 years of Invisalign treatment experience
●1 dentist with more than 9 years of Invisalign treatment experience
●1 hygienist with more than 12 years of Invisalign treatment experience
●4 hygienists with more than 7 years of Invisalign treatment experience
*As of May 2024
Also, once a month, the staff from “Chinatsu Murakami Orthodontics” comes to support us.
Greeting from the Director
Based on our philosophy of “eliminating overcutting caries treatment and over-extraction orthodontic treatment,” we pursue “custom-made orthodontics” to achieve a dental alignment that suits each patient’s individuality.
We introduced the Invisalign system in 2012 and have refined our techniques through trial and error, starting with family members and staff. Many cases that required the extraction of bicuspids in conventional wire orthodontics can now be treated without extraction with Invisalign. Also, when we introduced Invisalign First for children, we started treatment with the children of our staff and achieved good results.
Now we are able to utilize digital data for more precise treatment planning. We will continue to promote safe custom-made orthodontics that values individuality.
Komura Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics
Director: Takashi Komura
Office Hours, Access, etc
Komura Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics is a 12-minute walk from Okamachi Station (Hankyu Takarazuka Line).
5-14-4, Nakasakurazuka 5-chome, Toyonaka-shi, Osaka 561-0881
Parking: 7 cars in total
4 in front of the clinic, 3 in the basement of the large white house next to the east of the clinic (normal height Alphard OK)
Bicycle parking: At the side of the clinic and at the far end of the basement of the large white house next to the east of the clinic (We apologize for the inconvenience, but there are many children in the parking lot, and it is located away from the clinic to prevent accidents with cars. (We apologize for the inconvenience, but we are away from the clinic to prevent accidents with children and cars.)
| Office Hours | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
| 10:00～12:40 | ◯ | ◯ | ◯ | × | × | ◯ | ☆ |
| 14:30～18:40 | ◯ | ◯ | ◯ | × | ◯ | △ | × |
△：14:30-16:30 (16:40-17:40 for correction only)
☆: 3 times a month, 10:00-12:40 for orthodontics only
✕：Closed on Thursdays, Sundays (irregular) and holidays
Complete reservation system
電話受付は平日は18時まで、土曜日は17時までです。