Ormco announces Spark Clear Aligners Release 13

Orthodontic solutions provider Ormco Corporation announced the launch of its Spark Clear Aligners Release 13.

Updated product features

Based on feedback from orthodontic specialists, the updated product features include proprietary Integrated Hooks, CBCT TruRoot™ Feature and Real Time Approval.

Integrated Hooks

According to a press release form the company, the Integrated Hooks offer an alternative to current hook or button aligner cutouts when elastics are needed in treatment.*

The Integrated Hooks are built into the aligners and can be used whenever elastics are needed, including for Class II and Class III correction, and even with TADS to aid with intrusion for gummy smile correction.*

“Spark’s Integrated Hooks are far superior to the traditional elastic cutouts which bend and break. Even with the use of heavy elastics, the Integrated Hooks hold up great for amazing A/P correction,” said Dr. Trevor Nichols.**

TruRoot

The TruRoot Feature gives users the option to replace the library roots in the Spark Approver Software with the patient’s actual root shape as captured on the CBCT scan.*

Spark cases that utilize the CBCT TruRoot feature will have pink roots to visually differentiate them from the default library roots. Doctors can also customize with a colour of choice to provide immediate identification of a TruRoot setup.

According to the press release, Spark doctors surveyed agree that the CBCT TruRoot Feature provides better accuracy and quality of the shape, position and size of the roots.*

Real Time Approval

The Real Time Approval feature lets doctors add, modify, or delete aligner features without the need for change requests.

The new Spark Approver Software allows aligner features in the auxiliary menu – such as Integrated Hooks, attachments, posterior bite turbos, bite ramps, elastic and button cutouts – to now be modified, added or deleted without the need for change requests.

Additional features

In addition, Spark’s CBCT integration and root visualization solution offers the following proprietary features:

• Three preset views: Skin, Translucent Skin, and Bone and Soft Tissue
• Clipping plane is available in three different views (axial, coronal and mesial-distal)
• The ability for the doctor to continue to work on the prescription form while uploading the DICOM file

Press statements

“We are proud to continue our 60+ year commitment to making breakthrough advances to best serve our doctors. Through their insights, the Spark Aligners R13 launch continues to revolutionize and improve predictable treatment planning and increase operational efficiency to elevate our doctors’ practices.”

Rick Matty, Vice President of Product Innovation:

Eric Conley, SVP, President Ormco: “Doctors continue to see the extensive value of Spark Aligners’ ground-breaking clinical features within their practices.”

“The global launch of Release 13 is another testament to Spark’s mission to provide doctors increased control and flexibility in their treatment process and showcase new enhancements to Spark’s Approver Software.”

About Ormco

Envista is a global corporation that owns more than 30 dental brands, including Nobel Biocare, Ormco, DEXIS, and Kerr.

Headquartered in Brea, California, USA, Ormco, designs and manufactures orthodontic products and solutions, ranging from twin brackets (Symetri™ Clear, Titanium Orthos™ and Mini Diamond™) to self-ligating appliances with the Damon™ System (including Damon Ultima™ System and Damon™ Clear2).

Click here for more information about the Spark Clear Aligner System Release 13 from Ormco.

*Data on file at Ormco™