InBrace first to achieve tooth movement on autopilot

Orthodontic company InBrace announced that data highlighting InBrace as the first orthodontic system to achieve tooth movement on autopilot by using programmed non-sliding mechanics, was published in the Journal of the World Federation of Orthodontists.

According to the company behind the Smartwire technology, the article highlights InBrace as the first orthodontic system to achieve the six degrees of freedom needed to be considered a teeth straightening system on autopilot. Orthodontic tooth movement can be broken down into six degrees of freedom (torque, tip, rotations, in/out, up/down, opening/closing spaces), where each type of movement is necessary to achieve an aesthetic, stable, and functional occlusion.

The authors note that movement on autopilot requires a fixed, compliance-free orthodontic system that has the capability of moving teeth to their programmed positions in all six degrees of freedom with minimal intervention by an orthodontist. According to the company, this movement on autopilot was made possible by their InBrace Smartwire, or GentleForce technology.

Computer modelling- and AI-assisted system

The InBrace Smartwire is placed behind the teeth and uses computer modelling, AI, and shape memory wire to straighten teeth.

“This is great validation about the effectiveness of InBrace and the way we’re revolutionizing tooth movement,” said Hongsheng Tong, Clinical Assistant Professor, Advanced Orthodontic Program, Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry and Co-Founder and Principal Orthodontic Scientist for InBrace.

“We’ve been thrilled with the reception from providers and patients and look forward to expanding InBrace to a market that wants to straighten teeth without painful monthly tightenings or tray changes. Modernizing teeth-straightening to deliver clinical confidence, a superior experience and autopilot is the vision we had for InBrace from the start,” said Dr John Pham, Founder and Chief Medical Officer.

“I’m increasingly bullish about the opportunity to reach the hundreds of millions of people across the world who have opted out of teeth-straightening. InBrace delivers what the consumers want and our simple integration process allows for staff delegation with just a handful of check-in appointments. We’re at the beginning of an incredible journey,” said Clint Carnell, CEO.

About InBrace

Headquartered in Irvine, California, USA, InBrace was founded by Drs John Pham and Hongsheng Tong who set out to find a healthier and more efficient teeth straightening system to treat children with severe cleft lip and palate in partnership with USC & Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. The company filed the first application patent of its extensive patent portfolio in 2012.

The company specializes in teeth straightening using a personalized appliance known as the Smartwire that is designed using each patient’s unique Toothprint. 

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