Silent Nite 3D Sleep Appliance | Image Credit: © Glidewell

// Sleep Appliance

Silent Nite 3D Sleep Appliance

Glidewell’s latest sleep appliance, the Silent Nite® 3D Sleep Appliance, is a fully digital, 3D-printed sleep appliance for prescription by dental professionals. The company is evolving its Silent Nite Sleep Appliance line to take part in the continued rise of digital dentistry and 3D printing. Silent Nite 3D is a mandibular advancement device fabricated from durable light-cured resin. The appliance treats patients who suffer from snoring and mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). These clear, custom-fit appliances are designed to gently shift the mandible forward, using nylon connectors adjustable in 0.5mm increments over a 10mm span, and open up the airway to prevent it from collapsing during sleep. These connectors are replaceable, which allows clinicians to adjust the position of the mandible to ensure the patient is receiving proper care while remaining comfortable, Glidewell states. The scalloped edge of the appliance, which is achieved with the 3D-printing method, increases retention with minimal contact to the patient’s gingiva. The Silent Nite 3D Sleep Appliance is suited for patients to use at home or while traveling; it is lightweight and easy to store, which makes a good night’s sleep achievable virtually anywhere. Clinicians can also order a duplicate of the same case to be included as part of a Glidewell Clinical Twinpak™.

Glidewell Clear Aligners: Powered by ProMonitoring | Image Credit: © Glidewell

// Clear Aligners

Glidewell Clear Aligners: Powered by ProMonitoring

Glidewell has partnered with ProMonitoring™ to release the new Glidewell™ Clear Aligners: Powered by ProMonitoring, a comprehensive clear aligner solution tailored to general practitioners. This new offering allows Glidewell customers to prescribe clear aligners without extensive training or disruption to their practice workflows with an intuitive and easy-to-embrace clear aligner solution. The new aligners are designed to enable dentists to provide precise and predictable orthodontic care to their patients by utilizing ProMonitoring's state-of-the-art AI-driven software platform and innovative service model. This new partnership equips dental professionals with the tools to comfortably address a wide range of malocclusions, improving their patients' smiles and oral health with convenience and confidence. Much like the glidewell.io™ In-Office Solution, Glidewell Clear Aligners: Powered by ProMonitoring is designed to leverage and optimize digital technology to assist clinicians and expand their patient care. Glidewell is extending exclusive pricing and benefits to its customers, and interested parties are encouraged to contact their respective Glidewell or ProMonitoring representatives for further details.

uDesign 9 from uLab Systems. Image credit: © uLab Systems

// Treatment Planning Software

uDesign 9

uLab Systems® has announced the launch of uDesign 9, a treatment planning software tailored specifically for orthodontists. This artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted platform aims to give orthodontists greater control over treatments and enhance aligner workflow flexibility, according to a press release from the company. The uDesign 9 release introduces several new enhancements including improvements for bite ramps, pontics and domes, attachments and attachment templates, digital fill for in-office printing, and auxiliaries for retainers, per the press release. Additionally, it includes a beta version of IDB as well as other user interface enhancements for ease-of-use. One notable addition is the introduction of a purchase option designed to streamline bracket cases with aligners or address relapse cases. This bundle incorporates the uAssist™ service for bracket removal and case planning, attachment templates, up to 6 aligners, 2 retainers, custom packaging, and the option for a second shipment for retainer rescans to ensure optimal fit.

The Grin 3D Tx Tracker™ | Image Credit: © Grin

// Orthodontics Software

The Grin 3D Tx Tracker™

The Grin 3D Tx Tracker™ is designed to provide orthodontic practitioners with a more precise method of tracking treatment progress for unparalleled insights and control over patient treatment progress. This latest offering from Grin is described as a 3D Progression Comparison tool offering precision tracking, and representing a significant step forward in orthodontic treatment monitoring. The company’s technology comprehensively analyzes patient progress in real-time and compares it to the original stages of the clinician's treatment plan. While remaining completely appliance-agnostic, it is compatible with most major aligner brands and custom digital braces providers, according to Grin. Its computer vision patented technology now allows users to compare the Grin 2D scans received directly from the patient over their treatment lifecycle with the treatment expected 3D stages on a tooth-by-tooth level, allowing for smart detection of proximity to treatment goals or off-track teeth. This level of real patient data is designed to allow clinicians to refine and optimize treatment strategies, be equipped with the best tools to make the most informed decisions, and to save time. With automated treatment tracking, clinical outcomes can be improved and this leads to shorter treatment durations and better patient experiences. In addition to the new treatment tracking tool, the company also unveiled a new suite of tools designed to enhance the Grin Premium experience. Practices utilizing this service will benefit from embedded, streamlined, and highly traceable treatment management tools at the practice and patient levels. These enhanced tools include new communication methods and tracking analytics to gain deeper insights into patient needs and to elevate the services provided.