Product Profile: Cottonwood Orthodontic Labs

Product Profile: Cottonwood Orthodontic Labs 

Custom 3D MARPE by Cottonwood Orthodontic Labs and SuperTAD stainless steel TADs by Bioray is a winning combination


by Dr. John Pobanz

The integration of STL file data with CBCT imaging enables the creation of customized laser-sintered MARPE appliances revolutionizing maxillary expansion techniques for orthodontic clinicians. This innovation allows for effective maxillary expansion in non-growing patients at an ossified mid-palatal suture while minimizing buccal tipping of posterior dental segments.

With precise design and execution, including piezo-incisions when indicated, desired clinical outcomes are achieved with reduced complications. The introduction of SuperTAD stainless steel TADs enhances the insertion process, boasting 13 percent greater torsional fracture resistance compared to traditional titanium options. Their exceptional sharpness facilitates easier cortical plate penetration, making pilot hole drilling optional. In high-resistance cases, these TADs are more likely to bend than break, providing added assurance for clinicians.

For more information, visit cottonwoodlabs.com/supertads.

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