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Dr. Rupali's Dental Care and Implant CentreMedically reviewed by Dr. Rupali Panpate, BDS, Invisalign-approved doctor. Updated September 2026.
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Clear aligners are transparent, removable trays that straighten teeth without metal wires or brackets. At Dr. Rupali’s Dental Care and Implant Centre in Kasturi Nagar, Bengaluru, aligner treatment is planned and personally supervised by Dr. Rupali Panpate, BDS, an Invisalign-approved doctor with more than 110 aligner cases completed over 12 years. Most cases finish in 6 to 7 months (2 to 9 months depending on the case), treatment suits patients aged 15 to 70, and no-cost EMI is available.
3D scan, two X-rays, simulation video and a full treatment plan. Adjusted against your treatment cost if you go ahead.
Most cases finish in 6 to 7 months.
Clear aligners are a series of custom made, transparent orthodontic trays that move your teeth into their correct position gradually, one small step at a time. Each tray in the series is numbered and worn for around 10 days before you move to the next one. The trays are made from advanced bio plastics using 3D printing, based on a digital scan of your teeth.
Unlike braces, aligners are removable. You take them out to eat whatever you like, clean your teeth normally, and wear them back. There are no wires to poke your gums and no food restrictions. For the treatment to work, the trays need to stay on your teeth for about 20 to 22 hours a day.
Early generation aligners could only close small gaps. Today’s aligners handle almost every common orthodontic problem:
The one area where aligners do not work is developmental jaw problems, where the jaw itself has not grown in the right position. Those cases need conventional or surgical treatment first.
Aligners are the better fit when you are an adult or working professional, appearance during treatment matters to you, and your case involves spacing, crowding or bite correction that trays can handle. They are comfortable, nearly invisible, and let you eat and clean your teeth normally.
Conventional braces are usually the better choice in three situations. First, for children below about 15 years, because aligners demand daily discipline that young children find hard to sustain. Second, for developmental jaw problems, which trays cannot correct. Third, for smaller corrections on a tight budget, where braces can finish the job at a lower cost. For longer and more complex treatment, aligners sit in the premium bracket.
The decision is never made by guesswork. It comes from a full clinical evaluation: eight to ten photographs, an OPG X-ray, a lateral cephalogram and a chairside examination. As Dr. Rupali Panpate puts it: it is never the patient who decides, it is always the doctor who decides, based on what the evaluation shows.
Aligners at our clinic are offered to patients from 15 to 70 years of age, provided three conditions are met:
We also manage NRI patients from abroad.Active gum disease or heavy bone loss around the teeth rules out aligner treatment until those problems are treated. There has to be a solid foundation for the teeth to move in.
Trays must be worn 20 to 22 hours a day and changed on schedule. Patients who cannot maintain this are honestly advised against spending on aligners.
Developmental jaw anomalies need surgical and conventional orthodontic care instead.
For teenagers between 14 and 18, we do a deeper assessment that includes the parents, because the treatment is expensive and only works if the routine is followed every single day.
Before any aligner treatment begins, the mouth is brought to full health first: professional cleaning if needed, all cavities filled, and hygiene habits in place. Only then is the aligner series planned.
The first visit follows a structured process, so you leave knowing exactly what your treatment involves:
Read the full step-by-step aligner journey, from the first scan through to your retainers.We understand what bothers you about your teeth and show you actual aligner samples from the brands we work with.
Gums, cavities and wisdom teeth are evaluated first.
An OPG (full mouth X-ray) and a lateral cephalogram (side profile of the skull) tell us how your teeth and jaw are positioned and whether aligners can do the job.
A digital scan on our in-clinic TRIOS 3 scanner captures every tooth. No messy impressions.
You see your own before and after on screen: front view, side profile, upper arch and lower arch, before committing to anything.
The number of trays for the upper and lower teeth, the timeline, and the total cost are explained.
Most patients choose no-cost EMI: a part of the fee is paid upfront and the rest goes on monthly installments.
The scanning and complete evaluation is charged at Rs. 3,500 to 4,000. If you go ahead with the treatment, this amount is adjusted against your treatment cost.
Every case starts with a digital scan on our in-clinic TRIOS 3 scanner and a simulation of your own result, before you commit to anything.
The total cost of aligner treatment depends on how many trays your case needs and how complex the movement is, which is why a scan comes before any quote. These are the bands we work within:
See our full breakdown of clear aligner costs in Bangalore.Indian aligner system made locally with German technology. Faster tray delivery and quick refinements. Cost depends on the case and the tray type.
The US system with over 27 years of research and a lighter weight tray. Trays ship internationally, so timelines run longer.
Most cases finish in 6 to 7 months; the full range is 2 to 9 months depending on the case.
We work with two aligner systems and recommend one after seeing your case and your budget:
DentCare is an Indian aligner brand whose trays are manufactured locally using German technology and materials, which means faster delivery of your trays and quick turnaround if refinement trays are needed.
Invisalign is the US brand that pioneered aligners, with over 27 years of research behind it and a lighter weight tray. As trays ship internationally, timelines are longer.
Dr. Rupali Panpate is an Invisalign-approved doctor and has worked with Invisalign for 12 years and DentCare for over 6 years. Both systems produce excellent results; the right one for you depends on your case, your timeline and your budget.
Completed cases from our clinic, shared with patient consent.
Most cases at our clinic finish in 6 to 7 months. The full range is 2 to 9 months depending on the case; your exact timeline is confirmed after your 3D scan and X-ray evaluation.
At our clinic, DentCare aligner treatment ranges from Rs. 30,000 to 1.5 lakh and Invisalign from Rs. 60,000 to 2.5 lakh, depending on how many trays your case needs. The exact figure is quoted after your scan and evaluation, and no-cost EMI is available.
20 to 22 hours a day. You remove them for meals and brushing, then wear them back. The trays only work while they are on your teeth.
Call the clinic. Usually you wear the same tray for 2 to 3 extra days to complete its hours before moving to the next number. Our team also calls you every 10th day to keep your progress on track.
Neither is universally better. Aligners win on comfort, appearance and convenience for most adult cases. Braces are preferred for children below 15, developmental jaw problems, and small corrections on a tight budget. The right answer comes from a clinical evaluation, not preference.
The scanning and complete evaluation is Rs. 3,500 to 4,000. If you proceed with treatment, this is adjusted against your treatment cost.
Yes. Most of our aligner patients use a no-cost EMI plan: part payment upfront and the balance in monthly installments.
We treat patients from 15 to 70 years of age. Teenagers between 14 and 18 are assessed along with their parents before starting. Children in the developing age group are usually guided to conventional options.
DentCare and Invisalign. Dr. Rupali Panpate is an Invisalign-approved doctor with 12 years of experience with aligner systems. The brand recommendation depends on your case and budget.
If your teeth shift within the first year of finishing, refinement trays are arranged at no cost or minimal cost under our refinement policy. After that, refinements are still offered at minimal charges.
Yes. Retainers are a must after any orthodontic treatment. If they are not worn for the recommended time, the teeth can move back and the result of the treatment is lost.
We regularly see patients whose mail order aligners did not deliver results. Tooth movement needs one to one supervision: X-rays before starting, attachment placement, and a doctor checking your progress. Trays ordered online without any of this frequently fail, and the sellers do not disclose the risks.
Find out whether clear aligners are right for your teeth. Call us on 097390 62002 or book your appointment online. Dr. Rupali’s Dental Care and Implant Centre, Plot no.1 Nandanam, Ground floor, 5th Main Rd, Opp. Arrow Fitness Gym, B Channasandra, OMBR Layout, Kasturi Nagar, Bengaluru 560043.
30 minute appointment with Dr. Rupali Panpate. No payment is taken online.
New patients get 20% off scaling and polishing (teeth cleaning). A professional cleaning is also the first step before aligner treatment begins. Mention this offer when you book.