Sure Smile

By using customized SureSmile archwires, the orthodontist can move each tooth to the target position in a direct path. With the efficiency of SureSmile, you’ll spend almost 40% less time in braces and have superior results than conventional treatment.

Conventional

1. In conventional orthodontics, a doctor uses a plaster model and 2-D x-rays to determine a general treatment plan.

2. The finishing positions for your teeth are developed over time by viewing progress at frequent monitoring visits. As a result, the final stage of treatment, where the fine alignments of your teeth occur, can take as long as the major adjustments.

3. Archwires are bent by hand at chairside during each appointment. These wires require continuous re-adjustment over the course of treatment to move your teeth to the desired position.

SureSmile®

1. SureSmile creates a 3-D computer model of your bite by using advanced imaging technology to scan your teeth. The 3-D images can be captured with the OraScanner or Cone Beam Computed Tomagraphy (CBCT). The scan procedure is the beginning of your SureSmile treatment.

2. With the 3-D model, the doctor can now see your teeth and how they fit together from any angle. Suresmile Treatment Planning software provides virtual simulation tools that allow your doctor to determine the final position of your teeth and the most effective plan for your unique treatment needs.

3. Once your treatment plan is determined, SureSmile directs a robot to bend a Shape-Memory Alloy archwire according to your doctor’s prescription. This wire is designed to deliver gentle forces needed to move your teeth consistently and directly to their desired finishing position.