The development of SureSmile stemmed from a meeting of forward-thinking experts in orthodontics and technology.
They envisioned a system that could improve the quality and predictability of orthodontic treatment by customizing shape memory alloy wires. These wires, made of Copper Nickel Titanium, are preferred for gentle, consistent forces in moving teeth and used frequently in the early stages of treatment.
Traditionally, orthodontists were not able to use these wires for the precise movements required in completing treatment because of the high temperatures required to customize the wires for each patient's needs.
The experts had a revolutionary idea: use robotic technology to customize the wires. Not only could a robot bend the wires with high heat, but it could bend them more precisely than a human could.
The precision bends and properties of the shape memory alloy wires would reduce treatment times and improve outcome quality by moving teeth more directly and predictably to their finishing positions.
The SureSmile revolution was underway.