Aligners or braces: which pays off for a clinic
The main saving for a clinic is the doctor's time. Aligners need fewer and shorter visits, so a doctor can treat more patients with the same workload.
| Metric | Braces | Tengri Align aligners |
|---|---|---|
| Average treatment value | — | 450 000 – 750 000 ₸ |
| Cost for the clinic | Depends on the system and supplier | Fixed price per case |
| Potential profit per patient | Higher, but needs many appointments | Comparable or higher thanks to saved chair time and higher capacity |
| Average appointment length | 30–45 minutes | 10–20 minutes |
| Visits per course of treatment | 15–25 | 6–10 |
| Doctor's time per patient | 8–15 hours | 2–4 hours |
| Capacity for more patients | Limited | Up to 2–3 times more with the same workload |
| Aesthetics | Visible appliance | Almost invisible |
| Hygiene | More difficult | As usual, the aligners come out |
| Predictability | Depends on the doctor's experience | The digital setup shows the result before treatment starts |
The bottom line
Aligners let doctors not only treat patients but scale their practice. With shorter appointments and fewer check-up visits, a doctor can see significantly more patients while keeping treatment quality high and increasing the clinic's revenue.
What the clinic gets
- Additional revenue
- Higher average treatment value
- New patients
- A modern service in your clinic
- A competitive edge
- More loyal patients
What the patient gets
- Clear aligners
- Comfortable treatment
- Removable aligners
- Easy hygiene
- A predicted result in advance
Send us your first clinical case and receive a digital setup to assess the treatment options.
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