Orthodontic Technology & Appliance Options

Orthodontic Technology & Appliance Options

Learn about tools, digital workflows, and appliance options that may support orthodontic assessment and treatment planning. The three approaches featured on our homepage are highlighted there; other options on this page are provided for education and may not be offered at every clinic.

Learn about tools, digital workflows, and appliance options that may support orthodontic assessment and treatment planning. The three approaches featured on our homepage are highlighted there; other options on this page are provided for education and may not be offered at every clinic.

Technology and appliance options are selected based on individual assessment, treatment goals, and clinician judgment.

Robotically Customized Orthodontic Wires

Customized orthodontic wires can be manufactured from a digital treatment plan to support planned tooth movements.

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Robotically Customized Orthodontic Wires

Customized orthodontic wires can be manufactured from a digital treatment plan to support planned tooth movements.

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AI-Assisted Imaging & Smile Analysis

AI-assisted cephalometric tracing helps identify landmarks and measurements on orthodontic X-rays. These findings are reviewed by the clinician alongside photographs, scans, and the clinical examination.

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AI-Assisted Imaging & Smile Analysis

AI-assisted cephalometric tracing helps identify landmarks and measurements on orthodontic X-rays. These findings are reviewed by the clinician alongside photographs, scans, and the clinical examination.

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Remote Treatment Monitoring

Remote monitoring tools may allow patients to share progress images between visits when appropriate, with clinician review and follow-up.

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Remote Treatment Monitoring

Remote monitoring tools may allow patients to share progress images between visits when appropriate, with clinician review and follow-up.

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Custom 3D-Printed Braces

Custom 3D-printed brackets are designed from a digital model to support planned bracket placement. LightForce is one example of this approach; availability varies by clinic.

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Custom 3D-Printed Braces

Custom 3D-printed brackets are designed from a digital model to support planned bracket placement. LightForce is one example of this approach; availability varies by clinic.

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Digitally Guided Mini-Screw Placement

Digital planning and custom placement guides help transfer a planned mini-screw position to the mouth. MAPA is one example of this approach; availability varies by clinic.

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Digitally Guided Mini-Screw Placement

Digital planning and custom placement guides help transfer a planned mini-screw position to the mouth. MAPA is one example of this approach; availability varies by clinic.

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Mini-Screws for Targeted Tooth Movement

Mini-screws provide temporary support for selected movements, including moving back teeth backward, reducing protrusion without extractions in suitable cases, and adjusting tooth height for deep bites or open bites. Extraction decisions depend on individual assessment.

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Mini-Screws for Targeted Tooth Movement

Mini-screws provide temporary support for selected movements, including moving back teeth backward, reducing protrusion without extractions in suitable cases, and adjusting tooth height for deep bites or open bites. Extraction decisions depend on individual assessment.

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Self-Ligating Braces

Self-ligating braces use a built-in clip to hold the orthodontic wire instead of small elastic ties. They are one of several options considered in treatment planning.

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Self-Ligating Braces

Self-ligating braces use a built-in clip to hold the orthodontic wire instead of small elastic ties. They are one of several options considered in treatment planning.

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Clear & Ceramic Braces

Clear and ceramic braces use less visible materials while still providing fixed orthodontic treatment options for suitable patients.

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Clear & Ceramic Braces

Clear and ceramic braces use less visible materials while still providing fixed orthodontic treatment options for suitable patients.

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Custom Lingual Braces

Lingual braces are placed on the inner surface of the teeth. Custom designs may be considered when this approach fits treatment needs.

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Custom Lingual Braces

Lingual braces are placed on the inner surface of the teeth. Custom designs may be considered when this approach fits treatment needs.

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