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Aligner Evolution – The Era of Direct 3D Printing Has Arrived
The IDS – International Dental Show , held every two years in Germany, is the world’s leading stage for innovation in dentistry . It was...
Apr 61 min read
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The Importance of the Orthodontist in the Planning and Fabrication of Aligners: The Key to Effective and Personalized Treatments.
In recent years, orthodontic aligners have gained prominence in the dental market for their convenience, discretion, and comfort....
Feb 32 min read
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3D-Printed vs. Thermoformed Aligners: A Comprehensive Comparison of Technology, Environmental Impact, and Clinical Efficacy.
Source: Dr. Lucila Cherem, CEO of SmartPrint Ortho Technology, May 2024
Jan 301 min read
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Shape-Memory Polymer Aligners (SMPs), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and the U.S. Innovation Landscape
The Impact of U.S. Policies on the Evolution of Shape-Memory Polymer Aligners and AI in Orthodontics Recent U.S. policies and 2025...
Jan 242 min read
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Why We Are Different?
Watch this video from Graphy, the company that introduced the world's first resin for direct printing of orthodontic aligners Direct...
Jan 141 min read
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What if in the future you could reduce aligner waste, save patients time and money, and improve the sustainability of your practice all at once?
Clear aligners are a significant contributor to plastic pollution in dentistry. Aligners, especially those made using the thermoforming...
Dec 11, 20241 min read
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3D-printed Aligners vs Thermoformed Aligners: The Future of Orthodontics.
In recent years, orthodontics has undergone significant evolution, especially in the field of clear aligners. Two primary methods have...
Oct 24, 20243 min read
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What are directly printed aligners?
Directly printed aligners (DPAs) Â are gaining in popularity, potentially streamlining manufacturing, decreasing environmental waste, and...
Oct 21, 20242 min read
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Addressing the Environmental Cost of Aligners.
The clear aligner industry produced around 1.2 million aligners daily in 2023, with most ending up in landfills. SmartPrint Ortho...
Mar 31, 20241 min read
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The Science Behind Every Smile
In Clinical Relevance, this recent article presents the following conclusion: " The 3D printed aligner material with shape memory...
Mar 16, 20241 min read
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Shape Memory Aligners
Aligners printed directly have a polymer with shape memory used in their manufacturing, which is very interesting. After two to three...
Nov 16, 20231 min read
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Manufacture of clear thermoformed aligners and by direct printing. WORKFLOW STEPS
The video shows our workflow manufacturing a clear aligner using disruptive direct-to-print technology. They are faster steps. There is...
Oct 22, 20231 min read
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Force profile assessment of direct-printed aligners versus thermoformed aligners
Direct-printed aligners can deliver biologically compatible forces for orthodontic tooth movement in an in vitro setting. In contrast to...
Oct 22, 20231 min read
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