Product Profile: Ormco

A substantial upgrade

In January 2021, Spark Clear Aligners announced Release 10, an upgrade that introduced proprietary features not previously available with clear aligner therapy and a suite of enhancements to its Approver software and case management portal.

Release 10 is designed to give orthodontists greater start-to-finish control and flexibility for more predictable and efficient treatment planning. These upgrades include the new TruGen XR, a new material option for finishing and refinements; the ability to add posterior bite turbos during treatment planning for complex cases; and CBCT integration, enabling orthodontists to import and visualize CBCT patient data within Spark’s Approver software.

• TruGen XR: A proprietary material with added rigidity designed for doctors for finishing and refinements. With TruGen XR, doctors have a “finishing wire material” that allows them to progress from a flexible material at the start of treatment to a more rigid material. This added rigidity, designed for finishing movements during refinements, helps doctors achieve predictable and efficient results. TruGen XR has the same advanced force retention, clarity, stain resistance and material thickness as TruGen.
• Posterior bite turbos: Integrated into Spark aligners, posterior bite turbos can now be added during treatment planning for more complex cases. They are aesthetic, comfortable, durable and sturdy. Posterior bite turbos are laboratory-tested to withstand grinding and compression without cracking or breaking and do not require any bonding or composite filling. They have the equivalent clinical effects of traditional resin bite turbos.
• CBCT integration: Orthodontists can now import and visualize CBCT patient data (DICOM files) within the Spark Approver software. CBCT data is automatically aligned with the 3D Model in the software. Visualizing the cortical bones can help doctors properly plan and more effectively predict tooth movement. Visualizing teeth within a 3D view of the facial structure can also help doctors with treatment planning to create beautiful facial aesthetics.

For more information, visit ormco.com/spark.