Upgraded material for improved treatment

  Posted by: Dental Design      17th August 2021

Dr Sean Power BDS – GDP at Heath Dental, Shirley and Smile Concepts, Solihull, both in West Midlands – comments on the innovative ClearQuartz™ material now used for ClearCorrect^® clear aligners.

“This new material is different in a number of ways. It provides ‘internal flexing’ that is more comfortable for the patient and the tri-layer material is more forgiving upon insertion and removal of the aligner than the previous single-layer material.

“I have also seen an enhanced performance regarding better fit and adaptation for improved tracking and predictability of tooth movements. It is still early days, but I feel it is already looking like this will mean better treatment efficiency and less need for additional scans and refinements. Plus, it is giving me more confidence when using the aligners for some of the more difficult tooth movements like extrusion.

“Aesthetically, it is an even clearer and more discreet material than the previous, which was less transparent and had a slight matt finish. At the review appointments, I have also noted how clean and stain-free the aligners are keeping.

“I really like the new ClearQuartz™ material for ClearCorrect^® aligners and look forward to providing an enhanced experience for more patients.”

For more information on ClearCorrect^®, visit:

https://www.straumann.com/clearcorrect/en/home.html