Over 20 years ago, Align Technology (“AlignTech”) introduced Invisalign, a clear plastic device resembling a mouthguard, designed to treat teeth misalignment, one of the most common orthodontic abnormalities people experience. These mouthguards were called “aligners.” They were an instant popular alternative to metallic brac

Beauty is a subjective matter. Yet, the beauty of a product, literature, art, or even software is a manifestation of how much talent, time, and effort was involved in preparing something concise, elegant and, simply wonderful. When the SoftSmile team was contemplating the development of an advanced and automated treatment planner, we aspired to cre

Making a treatment plan or “Setup” is an intricate and time-consuming process. With the existing solutions, it usually takes about 45-50 minutes for an experienced user to create a Setup. For a less experienced user, newbie technician, or doctor who rarely works with digital treatment plans, this process may take over two hours. There a

If you had metal braces when you were younger, then you probably remember an unpleasant, jelly-like substance that was used to help make impressions of your teeth. All that has changed and now with the advantages of 3D printing, orthodontists can scan your teeth and mouth and convert the images into digital files which are used to develop a customi