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Focus On 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 30 ORTHODONTIC PRODUCTS 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. / February 2016 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 orthodonticproductsonline.com Focus On 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. orthodonticproductsonline.com February 2016 / ORTHODONTIC PRODUCTS 31 Focus On 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. 32 ORTHODONTIC PRODUCTS / February 2016 Placement of the archwire in the bracket activates the spring, providing single contact with the tooth surface. orthodonticproductsonline.com orthodonticproductsonline.com February 2016 / ORTHODONTIC PRODUCTS 33