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MINOR TOOTH MOVEMENT SYSTEMS
Accutech
Orthodontic
Lab Inc
AOA Lab
Product
name
CAS (Clear Aligner
System)
Simpli5
Simple Moves
ClearCorrect
No•Trace
MTM Clear Aligner:
Service Center and
In-Office
Product
type
Aligner system
Aligner system
Retainer
Aligner system
Brackets and wires
Aligner system
Fixed or
removable?
Removable
Removable
Removable
Removable
Fixed
Removable
Is it a noncompliance
appliance?
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
What
materials is
it made of?
As per doctor’s Rx
Proprietary
Orthodontic wire and
acrylic
Zendurapolyurethane resin
Stainless steel
Dentsply proprietary
plastics: ACE or C+
Made in
a lab or
in-house?
Lab
Lab
Lab
Lab
N/A
Lab
Full-time or
part-time
wear?
Full-time
Full-time
Full-time
Full-time
Full-time
Full-time
Suggested
treatment
time
2 to 3 weeks per tray
3 to 5 months, or as
doctor directs
3 to 6 months, if
worn full-time
5 to 12 months,
depending on case
12 to 24 weeks
Varies by case
Cost per
case
$60 to $70 per tray
Contact company.
Discounted pricing
on single arch
cases.
$65
$495, $795, or
$1,295, depending
on case
N/A
Service Center $595 single arch
and $695 dual arch
In most cases, you
will only need to
place one or two
wires to complete
the case.
MTM Clear Aligner
Service Center
combines chairside
techniques with
advanced digital
technology to
provide clinicians
with a simple,
turnkey, costeffective solution
for correcting
minor anterior
misalignments.
In-office aligner
production also
available.
aoalab.com
(800) 262-5221
Special
features
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Space Maintainers Lab
ClearCorrect
clearcorrect.com
(888) 331-3323
DENTSPLY GAC
dentsplygac.com
(800) 645-5530
smlglobal.com
(800) 423-3270
accutechortho.com
(800) 734-7855
CAS uses a series
of clear aligner
trays designed
for upper or lower
minor anterior tooth
corrections.
Appliance
Therapy Group
Simple and reliable,
Simpli5 has been a
dependable option
for Express aligner
treatment for anyone
looking to perfect a
beautiful smile. No
approver required.
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A properly designed,
removable appliance
can be used to
accomplish multiple
tooth movements.
To accomplish
the movements,
they must be done
sequentially with a
combination of IPR.
Starter aligners
and one set of
retainers included
at no additional
cost. Accepts scans
from most intraoral
scanners and has
a phase-based
delivery system
to allow for more
flexibility.
DENTSPLY
Raintree Essix
mtmclearaligner.com
(800) 898-4686
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MINOR TOOTH MOVEMENT SYSTEMS
DynaFlex
dynaflex.com
(800) 489-4020
Forestadent USA
forestadentusa.com
(800) 721-4940
Gestenco
International AB
gestenco.com
46-31-81 00 35
Great Lakes
Orthodontics Ltd
greatlakesortho.com
(800) 828-7626
Inman
Orthodontic
Laboratories Inc
LeoneAmerica,
inmanaligner.com
(800) 289-0118
a division of American
Tooth Industries
americantooth.com
(800) 628-1437
Product
name
EZ-Align
2D Lingual Brackets
Phantom Clear
Lingual SelfLigating Bracket
Smart Moves
Invisible Hard/Soft
Aligner System
Inman Aligner
Super Micro
Sectional Screw
Product
type
Aligner system
Brackets and wires
Brackets and wires
Aligner system
Aligner system
Expansion screw
for minor tooth
movement
Fixed or
removable?
Removable
Fixed
Fixed
Removable
Removable
Removable
Is it a noncompliance
appliance?
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
What
materials is
it made of?
Essix ACE .030
Material
Stainless steel
Ceramic and
polymer
1.3-mm Invisacryl
Hard/Soft Material;
1.0-mm Invisacryl
Hard Material
Nickel titanium coil
springs, acrylic,
orthodontic wire
Surgical-grade
stainless steel
Made in
a lab or
in-house?
Lab In-house
In-house
Lab
Lab
Lab
Full-time or
part-time
wear?
Full-time
Full-time
Full-time
Full-time
Full-time
Full-time
Suggested
treatment
time
Each tray is worn 3
to 4 weeks.
Depends on patient’s
treatment plan.
4 to 12 months
Each aligner (upper/
lower stage) 2 to 3
weeks depending on
the patient.
6 to 16 weeks
6 to 12 months
Cost per
case
Contact company
Contact company
$120 for one arch
3-3
$114.50 per setup
($57.25 per aligner)
$225 per arch
Contact company
Special
features
FDA 510(k) cleared.
Durable, longlasting material.
Lifetime guarantee
against breakage.
Custom, hygenic.
Latex and BPA free.
The 2D Lingual
Brackets are a
self-ligating lingual
system. The brackets
are extremely flat
and comfortable
for the patient, and
easy to use for the
doctor.
Unique clear
lingual SL bracket
with a built-in
placement gauge
for direct bonding.
Also applicable for
indirect technique
when gauge
removed. Excellent
control for finishing.
Smart Moves offers
exceptional seating
and controlled
movement, high
predictability, and
superior patient
comfort. Cost
efficient, highly
effective.
The Inman Aligner
is an innovative
and cost-effective
solution for patients
suffering from
protruding or
crowded anterior
teeth. Great for
ortho relapse and
pre-alignment for
cosmetic work.
Dual sided
directional arrows.
Two sizes available.
Single tooth
movement.
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MINOR TOOTH MOVEMENT SYSTEMS
PAR Orthodontic Lab
parortholab.com
(800) 237-8647 (CA)
(800) 237-0372
RMO Inc
rmortho.com
(800) 525-6375
Tortorici Orthodontic
Lab/Clear Fusion
TP Orthodontics Inc
clearfusionortho.com
(631) 642-1900
Tru-Tain Orthodontic
& Dental Supply
tportho.com
(800) 348-8856
tru-tain.com
(800) 843-0904
Product
name
Combination Spring/
Hawley Retainer
Anterior Torquing Spring
(Warren)
Clear Fusion
Originator
Tru-Tain Retainer
Product
type
Aligner system
Torque auxiliary
Retainer
Aligner system
Retainer
Fixed or
removable?
Removable
Removable
Removable
Removable
Removable
Is it a noncompliance
appliance?
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
What
materials is
it made of?
Dental wires and acrylic
Green Elgiloy
(heat-treated)
Clear thermal;
orthodontic acrylic
Clear, durable, thermal
medical-grade vacuum
formed plastic
Exclusive blend of
copolymer plastics
Made in
a lab or
in-house?
Lab
In-house
Lab
Lab
In-house
Full-time or
part-time
wear?
Full-time
Full-time
Full-time
Full-time
Full-time
Suggested
treatment
time
Approximately 6 months
Varies
N/A
2 to 4 weeks per tray
1 year or more
Cost per
case
$48 to $54, plus $6 per
tooth set-up
Varies (10 springs per
pack)
$65 per arch
Contact company
$1.25 per sheet
Special
features
Anterior teeth reset into
improved relationship,
the Spring/Hawley
corrects and maintains
the ideal arch. Available
as Rogers Loops
(as shown), Helix Loops,
and Standard.
Final, durable, clear
retainer reinforced with a
rigid lingual portion.
The Originator is an
economical way to achieve
minor to moderate tooth
movement. Digital file
submission allows the
orthodontist to view and
approve corrections before
fabrication. A complimentary finishing appliance is
included upon request.
Durable, stable retention. Easy to fabricate,
comfortable for patients.
Economical.
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Placement of the
archwire in the bracket
activates the spring,
providing single contact
with the tooth surface.
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