Movement strategy
Staging, movement sequence, planned amounts and directions, coordination between the arches and alignment with the stated treatment objectives.
Expert review of your digital treatment plan
Clear aligner setup review by an orthodontist
Get an independent professional review before approving a treatment setup: a video explanation, written recommendations and a clear case history in My Account.
What the orthodontist reviews
A setup review gives the treating doctor a structured second opinion and identifies questions worth resolving before the digital treatment plan is approved.
Biomechanics
Attachments, IPR, anchorage, auxiliary mechanics and other elements that affect the feasibility of the planned tooth movements.
Occlusion and finishing
Contacts, final tooth positions, symmetry, arch coordination and areas that may require additional attention from the treating doctor.
How the setup review works
The entire workflow stays in a dedicated My Account section, keeping the materials, setup versions and expert responses connected to the correct case.
Create a request
Describe the initial situation, treatment objectives and the specific questions you would like the orthodontist to address.
Submit the materials
Add the available setup materials and relevant links through the protected request form in My Account.
Receive the review
Mikhail Shishkin prepares a video response and written recommendations, which are published directly in your request.
Clear aligner setup review pricing
Start with a free first review, then choose a single review or a package based on the number of clinical cases you need to discuss.
Who the service is for
Orthodontists
For a second professional opinion before setup approval and a focused discussion of decisions in a specific clinical case.
Dental clinics
For an additional professional review of plans prepared by an external provider or an in-house digital planning specialist.
Aligner laboratories
For structured orthodontic feedback on a digital plan before the setup is submitted to the treating doctor for approval.
Frequently asked questions
What is included in a clear aligner setup review?
The orthodontist reviews the submitted records and treatment goals, then evaluates staging, biomechanics, attachments, IPR, occlusal contacts and other relevant elements of the plan. You receive video feedback and written recommendations in My Account.
Who reviews my setup?
Your setup is reviewed by Mikhail Shishkin, a practicing orthodontist and educator in digital clear aligner treatment planning.
Is the first setup review really free?
Yes. Your first setup review is free. After that, you can purchase one review or a package of 5 or 10 reviews.
Where will I receive the answer?
The video response and written recommendations are published in the setup review section of My Account. Your submitted materials and responses remain connected to the same request.
Can I submit a revised setup for another review?
Yes. After reviewing the recommendations, you can update the setup and submit the revised version for an additional review through My Account.
Does the review replace the treating doctor’s decision?
No. The review is a professional expert recommendation. The treating doctor remains responsible for diagnosis, the final treatment plan and all clinical decisions.
Submit your first setup for free
Create a request in My Account, add your questions and receive an orthodontist-led video review with written recommendations.
A setup review is a professional expert recommendation and does not replace diagnosis, clinical examination or the treating doctor’s judgment. The treating doctor remains responsible for the final treatment plan and its clinical application. Clear Aligners provides this service independently and is not affiliated with the developers of ClinCheck®, Maestro 3D or any other referenced third-party software; product names and trademarks belong to their respective owners.
