Graphy goes public on South Korea’s stock exchange

SEOUL, South Korea: Digital dentistry pioneer Graphy has been officially listed on the KOSDAQ, South Korea’s electronic stock exchange. Known for ...

Combination of a distaliser and aligners for Class II correction

The distalisation of the maxillary posterior teeth is limited to approximately 2 mm when treated solely with aligners.1–3 This often results in dental ...

Report details adhesive-free bonding of metal buttons to aligners

HANOI, Vietnam: Conventional methods for bonding auxiliary buttons in aligner therapy detract from their substantial clinical benefits for elastic traction ...

SureSmile clear aligners—a proven system for predictably treating malocclusion

Malocclusion is a pervasive oral health issue associated with numerous diseases and conditions that may affect a patient’s overall health and quality of ...

Enhancing cosmetic dental outcomes by using AI

It is important to recognise that artificial intelligence (AI) is not something to be feared: it is a tool designed to enhance, not replace, the role of the...

Smile Architect: The new standard of care for interdisciplinary rehabilitations

Clear aligner therapy has changed orthodontics incredibly in the last 20 years. The number of adult patients has dramatically increased. A survey by the ...

How to overcome obstacles in offering interdisciplinary dental care

Delivery of dental care falls into two categories: single provider care (uni-disciplinary) and collaborative care. The structure of a practice—that is, ...

Aligning the future: Growth and strategic shifts in aligner markets

BURNABY, British Columbia, Canada: Aligners have become a popular treatment modality for malocclusion in adults, owing to their convenience and aesthetic ...

Orthodontics and botulinum toxin: Integrated care of a patient with bruxism and occlusal alteration

Hypertrophy of the masseter muscle is defined as the excessive growth of muscle mass in the transverse direction and is more common between the second and ...

The power of precision—Clarity Precision Grip Attachments

Soon after the mass adoption of clear aligners, it became apparent that a plastic shell did not provide sufficient purchase on the teeth for all movements. ...

European Aligner Society announces first EAS North America Aligner Forum

LONDON, England: After years of hosting leading aligner events across Europe, the European Aligner Society (EAS) will hold its first forum in North America ...

3D-printed aligners: Study finds need for material-specific cleaning protocols