Invisalign in Chembur
Planned by Dr Hitesh Nagrath — MDS Orthodontist and verified Invisalign Provider. Digital scan, ClinCheck preview, SmartTrack aligners manufactured by Align Technology.
Not all aligners are Invisalign
Invisalign is a specific product made by Align Technology, an American company that has spent over 25 years engineering the material, the software and the clinical protocol. The clear aligners you see advertised under many other names — including several direct-to-consumer brands — are not Invisalign.
The difference is the material. Invisalign aligners are made from SmartTrack, a multi-layer proprietary plastic that applies a more predictable, gentler force compared to standard thermoformed aligners. Better force control means more predictable tooth movement — which matters more the harder the movement is.
The other difference is the planning. Every Invisalign case is planned in ClinCheck, a 3D treatment planning software that maps every tooth movement across every stage. Ordinary aligner companies use simpler planning tools — and the quality of the plan is what determines whether your teeth end up where they should.
Invisalign SmartTrack vs ordinary aligners — official Invisalign comparison
See it for yourself
This is the official Invisalign product explanation — what SmartTrack does and why the fit matters.
Dr Hitesh is an MDS Orthodontist, not a general dentist
What MDS Orthodontics means
An MDS (Master of Dental Surgery) in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics is a 3-year postgraduate specialist degree. It trains the doctor specifically in how teeth move, how the jaw grows, and how to plan tooth movement sequences that produce stable, predictable results.
Most dentists who offer aligners hold a BDS — a 5-year undergraduate degree with no specialist orthodontic training. They are qualified to perform basic treatments, but complex tooth movement planning is outside the scope of their specialist training.
What this means for your case
Aligner treatment looks simple from the outside — you wear trays and teeth move. What the patient does not see is the planning: which teeth move in which sequence, how rotations are staged, what attachments go where, and how the final bite will settle.
A well-planned case produces the result shown in the ClinCheck preview. A poorly planned case produces teeth that finish in the wrong position, requiring refinements, retreatment or a switch to braces mid-way. The planning is the treatment.
3Shape TRIOS 3 — no putty impressions
Every Invisalign case at The Dental House begins with a 3Shape TRIOS 3 intraoral scan. This captures a precise 3D model of your teeth in under 10 minutes — no trays, no gagging, no waiting for impression material to set.
The digital scan integrates directly with the Invisalign ClinCheck system, removing the distortion that physical impressions introduce. More accurate impressions mean better-fitting aligners from tray one.
ClinCheck — approve before committing
Before a single aligner is manufactured, Dr Hitesh plans every stage of your treatment in ClinCheck. You see a digital simulation of how your teeth will move, tray by tray, and what the projected end result looks like.
You approve this simulation before agreeing to treatment. If the projected outcome is not what you expected, the plan is adjusted — not your teeth. This is the most important patient protection in aligner treatment.
Most adult cases. Some more than others.
Invisalign works well for the majority of adult alignment problems: crowding, spacing, mild to moderate overbite, underbite and crossbite. The current generation — with SmartForce attachments — handles complex rotations and vertical movements that earlier aligner systems could not.
Cases that suit Invisalign well
- Crowding — teeth overlapping or rotated
- Spacing — gaps between teeth
- Mild to moderate overbite or underbite
- Crossbite — one or several teeth biting in the wrong position
- Relapse after previous braces treatment
- Cosmetic alignment before veneers or smile makeover
When we say braces are the better option
Severe skeletal discrepancies — where the jaw itself needs repositioning, not just the teeth — are beyond what any aligner system can address without surgical support. Certain complex extractions, significant vertical corrections, and cases needing very precise torque control can be more predictably managed with fixed braces. Dr Hitesh will tell you clearly which tool is right for your case, and why.
Dr Hitesh Nagrath is listed as a verified provider on the official Invisalign India website. You can confirm this at invisalign.in/find-a-doctor — search "Hitesh" in Chembur, Mumbai.
Verify on Invisalign.inWhat to expect at your first visit
- Clinical examination and X-rays if needed
- 3Shape TRIOS 3 digital scan — 10 minutes, no putty
- Discussion of your goals and case complexity
- Honest assessment: Invisalign, braces, or both
- ClinCheck simulation planned and shared for your approval
- Written quote before any commitment
From scan to straight teeth
Digital scan
The 3Shape TRIOS 3 captures a precise 3D model of your teeth in under 10 minutes. No putty, no gagging. The data feeds directly into the Invisalign system.
ClinCheck planning
Dr Hitesh plans every stage of your treatment in ClinCheck — which teeth move, in which sequence, with which attachments. You see and approve the projected result before anything is manufactured.
Aligners delivered
Your custom SmartTrack aligners arrive from the Align Technology facility. Most sets cover the full course of treatment, with refinement trays if needed.
Wear and change
Each tray is worn for 7 to 14 days, 20 to 22 hours a day. Regular check-ins with Dr Hitesh — typically every 6 to 8 weeks — keep the case on track.
Refinements if needed
If tooth movement deviates from the ClinCheck plan, refinement trays correct the course. This is a normal part of complex cases, not a sign something went wrong.
Retention
After your final tray, Vivera retainers maintain the result. Teeth will drift without retention — this is biology, not a defect of the treatment.
An honest comparison
Both work. The right choice depends on your case, your lifestyle, and sometimes your budget.
Dr Hitesh will recommend whichever option produces the better clinical result for your specific case — not whichever costs more or sells more easily.
Dr Hitesh Nagrath
Dr Hitesh holds an MDS in Orthodontics from a recognised dental institution — a 3-year postgraduate qualification beyond his BDS. He has been practising at The Dental House on Shell Colony Road, Chembur East since the clinic opened in March 2016.
He is the only doctor at The Dental House who plans orthodontic cases, which means every Invisalign and braces patient receives specialist-level planning rather than care delegated to an associate. His listing on the official Invisalign India provider directory can be verified at invisalign.in.
Everything about Invisalign in Chembur
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Book your Invisalign consultation
First consultation with Dr Hitesh: 3Shape TRIOS scan, honest assessment, written ClinCheck quote. Consultation fees ₹300. Open every day, 9am to 9pm, Shell Colony Road, Chembur East.