A method for orthodontic treatment includes defining a plurality of incremental tooth adjustment stages. Each tooth adjustment stage includes an incremental change in an alignment of at least one tooth. The tooth adjustment stages include a final stage. For one of the stages prior to the final stage, the method includes sequentially utilizing a plurality of orthodontic appliances, each appliance having identical tooth geometries configured to the stage, wherein a final orthodontic appliance for the stage is a rigid tray configured to immobilize the tooth for a recuperation period.
