Product Profile: AirFlex with PrecisionFinish

A new standard for aligner performance

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In 1980, the launch of nickel-titanium (NiTi) archwires revolutionized the bracket industry by allowing orthodontists to treat patients with sustained, continuous forces, resulting in enhanced patient comfort and greater predictability.

However, once aligners were introduced in 1999, they were modeled after traditional brackets, which deliver a higher force profile with a narrower fit range. It was only in 2023 that the latest generation of aligners, AirFlex, was able to emulate the elasticity and sustained force delivery of NiTi wires, taking aligner predictability to the next level while reducing wear time by 50%, according to the company.

Patented HyperElastic technology equals sustained force delivery
Because standard aligners apply excessive force that diminishes quickly, they become passive soon after insertion. This lack of control is a key factor contributing to the excessive refinements seen in other aligner systems.

AirFlex is the only aligner made with patented HyperElastic technology. This advancement in material engineering enhances aligner performance and delivers consistent therapeutic force that supports natural tooth movement while promoting healthy bone growth to help prevent relapse.

According to the company, compared with standard aligners, AirFlex exerts 7.5 times less force and has a broader fit range of 25% vs. 5% for standard aligners. This enhanced flexibility increases tolerance for shorter wear time, promoting better compliance while giving patients more freedom and flexibility in their daily routine.

AirFlex: Gentle, consistent force for fewer refinements
As teeth begin to move, maintaining optimal force is a key consideration in aligner design.

AirFlex Aligners are designed to work over a wider range with gentle, consistent forces, resulting in more predictable movements and fewer refinements. According to the company, AirFlex aligners completed 89.4% of treatments with one or fewer refinements.

PrecisionFinish: Designed for precise detailing in the final stages of treatment
PrecisionFinish Aligners are made with a proprietary material designed to provide greater control during the final stages of treatment. PrecisionFinish Aligners are included in every AirFlex aligner treatment, allowing doctors to achieve optimal teeth alignment and aesthetics.

AirFlex with PrecisionFinish sets a new standard for aligner performance, allowing doctors to treat patients predictably, with fewer refinements and higher patient compliance.

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