Mitsukyo Station Front Smile Dental Clinic Introduces Remote Monitoring for Pediatric Orthodontics 'Invisalign First'

Mitsukyo Station Front Smile Dental Clinic (Seya-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa) has introduced 'Invisalign Virtual Care' and 'Dental Monitoring' for clear aligner treatment 'Invisalign', which allows remote management of treatment progress.

This time, Virtual Care, which has been mainly used for adult orthodontics, has also become available for pediatric clear aligner treatment 'Invisalign First'.

This has established a system that allows patients from children to adults to continue orthodontic treatment with reduced hospital visits.

Our clinic aims to provide orthodontic treatment tailored to each patient by integrating the latest academic insights and digital technology.

Incidentally, Director Hidekazu Hideta serves as the chairman of the '5th Japan Pediatric Orthodontic Association National Convention (Tokyo)' and is actively involved in the development of pediatric orthodontic medicine.

The Challenge of 'Hospital Visit Burden' in Orthodontic Treatment

The clear aligner treatment 'Invisalign', which is transparent and removable, is popular among many patients as it allows for comfortable treatment that is less noticeable.

On the other hand, orthodontic treatment requires regular hospital visits to confirm the progress of treatment as it spans a long period.

In particular, for those who are busy with work or school, those who commute from distant places, and children who require parental accompaniment, regular hospital visits can be a time-consuming and physically burdensome task.

Mitsukyo Station Front Smile Dental Clinic aims to solve such issues by introducing a remote monitoring system that utilizes digital technology.

What is Invisalign Virtual Care?

【Take photos with a smartphone when changing aligners】

Patients (or parents) use a dedicated app to take and send intraoral photos when changing to new aligners.

【Double-check by AI and dentist】

The sent images are automatically analyzed by AI, and the results are confirmed by the responsible dentist.

By continuously confirming the movement of teeth and the fit of aligners, it is possible to monitor the treatment progress even between visits.

【Quick follow-up in case of abnormalities】

If there are issues with tooth movement or aligner fit, we will contact you via the app or LINE.

As needed, we will extend the aligner wearing period, request additional photos, or bring forward the visit date to appropriately support treatment.

Also available for pediatric orthodontics 'Invisalign First'

This time, Virtual Care has also become available for pediatric clear aligner treatment 'Invisalign First'.

This allows remote monitoring of treatment progress for children's orthodontic treatment, reducing the burden of hospital visits and improving treatment management.

By using a smartphone to take and send intraoral photos, parents can share the treatment progress of their children, who are in the stage of tooth replacement, with the clinic, creating an environment where treatment can be continued with greater peace of mind.

Benefits for Patients

By utilizing Virtual Care, the frequency of hospital visits for progress observation, which was previously required about once a month, can be reduced to about once every 2-3 months in some cases.

*Note: The frequency of hospital visits varies depending on the case and stage of treatment.

This makes it easier to balance school or club activities, reduce the burden of parental transportation, and adjust schedules with work or family.

Additionally, since treatment progress can be continuously monitored remotely, abnormalities can be detected and addressed early. This contributes to creating an environment where orthodontic treatment can be continued with confidence while keeping the number of hospital visits to a minimum.

In particular, for pediatric orthodontics, it is expected that sharing treatment progress between parents and the clinic will facilitate treatment management tailored to the child's growth.

Director Hidekazu Hideta's Comment

"Orthodontic treatment is a long-term treatment that continues for years, and in addition to treatment effects, 'ease of continuation' is also very important.

In particular, for pediatric orthodontics, parental transportation and schedule adjustments are required, and the burden of hospital visits can be a challenge for treatment continuation.

This time, Virtual Care has become available for 'Invisalign First', allowing children to adults to have an easier and more comfortable environment to continue treatment.

Our clinic will continue to actively incorporate the latest digital technology and academic insights to provide high-quality orthodontic treatment tailored to each patient's lifestyle."

'5th Japan Pediatric Orthodontic Association National Convention' hosted by Hidekazu Hideta

Hidekazu Hideta, the director of Mitsukyo Station Front Smile Dental Clinic and a guiding doctor of the Japan Pediatric Orthodontic Association, will serve as the chairman of the '5th Japan Pediatric Orthodontic Association National Convention (Tokyo)' to be held on June 21, 2026 (Sun) in Nihonbashi, Tokyo.

The theme of the convention is

"What is happening with children's mouths? - Re-examining pediatric orthodontics and oral function -"

In recent years, there has been growing interest in children's 'open mouth' and mouth breathing, as well as 'oral functional developmental disorder'. This convention will address issues related to oral function in childhood, bringing together dentists, dental hygienists, and dental staff from across the country to share the latest academic insights and clinical experiences.

Hideta, as the chairman, is working on the dissemination of knowledge about pediatric orthodontics and oral function, and the further development of dental medicine.

Initiatives of Mitsukyo Station Front Smile Dental Clinic

Under the guidance of Director Hidekazu Hideta, a guiding doctor of the Japan Pediatric Orthodontic Association, Mitsukyo Station Front Smile Dental Clinic is engaged in pediatric orthodontic treatment that emphasizes not only the improvement of tooth alignment but also the growth and development of children and oral function.

In addition to clear aligner treatment 'Invisalign' and wire orthodontics for adults, we also provide orthodontic treatment utilizing digital technology.

Furthermore, we regularly hold free 'Adult and Child Tooth Alignment and Orthodontic Consultation Sessions' for the local community to promote the dissemination of correct knowledge about orthodontic treatment.

Clinic Overview

Mitsukyo Station Front Smile Dental Clinic

Services: Pediatric Dentistry / Pediatric and Adult Orthodontics (Clear Aligners and Wire Orthodontics) / Preventive Dentistry / Precise Cavity Treatment / Periodontal Disease Treatment Using Medication

Location: 15-1 Mitsukyo, Seya-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 246-0022

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