SMART Braces is an intelligent orthodontic technology that combines multiple disciplines: from materials science, digital engineering, and biomechanical treatment to 3D printing. This integration creates personalized clear aligners that maximize treatment efficiency and offer versatile treatment capabilities for patients.
At JW, SMART Orthodontics includes 3 types: Metal, Nano Ceramic, and Clear Aligners
What is SMART Braces?
SMART Braces is understood as personalized clear aligners customized exclusively for you. The technique combines advanced materials science and 3D printing technology.
This is accompanied by an automated manufacturing line and state-of-the-art digital systems to fabricate specialized clear aligners tailored to each patient’s specific dental condition. This ensures the highest precision and delivers exceptional clinical advantages.
SMART Braces has successfully treated over 1,000 orthodontic cases
SMART is an acronym defined as follows:
- Specific: A personalized treatment plan tailored to each patient, from simple to the most complex cases.
- Method: Utilizing the iTero 5D intraoral scanner and Smartree AI software for smile diagnosis & design. Combining materials science, biomechanical systems, and digital applications to achieve optimal treatment outcomes.
- Achievable: 99% – 100% treatment success rate for crossbites, crowding, deep bites, edge-to-edge bites, open bites, diastema (spaced teeth), and malocclusion… when patients adhere to the orthodontist’s treatment protocol.
- Realistic: Clear aligners and ceramic brackets offer superior aesthetics. They provide convenient hygiene and dietary freedom, meeting the needs of most patients, with competitive costs comparable to traditional bracket braces.
- Time-bound: A personalized treatment plan with a clear timeline for each phase. Accurately predicts total orthodontic treatment duration for each individual case.
SMART Braces is suitable for all cases of crowded and misaligned teeth
Prominent Product Lines of SMART Braces
- SMART Metal:
Utilizes metal brackets, archwires, and orthodontic ligatures. Notably, JW Hospital uses rust-resistant archwires such as FDA-approved safe nickel-titanium (NiTi).
In this method, brackets are bonded securely onto the teeth and archwires run along the bracket slots. The archwire is held in place using elastic ligatures or self-ligating clips. This ensures continuous, stable orthodontic force and delivers the desired alignment results.
- SMART Nano Ceramic:
Engineered from ceramic microcrystals that offer high fracture resistance. Features translucent, invisible archwires along with an automated self-ligating slide mechanism. Ceramic or crystal brackets are bonded to the patient’s teeth, followed by the insertion of an aesthetic archwire to generate moving forces that guide teeth to their ideal positions along the dental arch.
- SMART Clear Aligners:
Multi-contact polyurethane trays that contour snugly to dental anatomy. The material is certified by the US FDA for safe oral use. The clear aligners are engineered to generate precise, evenly distributed forces across the dentition.
This guides tooth movement in predetermined directions. The mechanical forces act on the teeth and the alveolar bone surrounding root surfaces, stimulating bone remodeling and gradual tooth repositioning.
SMART Clear Aligners offer superior aesthetics compared to SMART Metal and Nano Ceramic
With the Clear Aligner method, patients can significantly reduce the need for tooth extractions and orthognathic surgery. It represents a breakthrough solution for patients experiencing facial asymmetry. Patients quickly notice facial balance improvements when wearing SMART orthodontic aligners.
A typical treatment consists of 15 – 30 aligner trays, minimizing treatment time and clinic visits. Daytime trays deliver comfortable wear throughout waking hours.
Meanwhile, nighttime trays provide potent corrective forces for tooth movement. This technique has successfully treated 1,000,000 cases of dental insecurity from mild to severe.
Outstanding Advantages of SMART Braces Over Traditional Braces
This technique offers substantial advantages compared to conventional bracket braces. Below are the key benefits:
SMART Nano Ceramic and Clear Aligners possess outstanding benefits over SMART Metal
The SMART Braces Procedure at JW Hospital
At the Maxillofacial & Dental Department of JW Hospital, specialists carry out the treatment following this clinical workflow:
SMART Orthodontics is carried out in the following 5 steps
Step 1: Examination and online home consultation via Smart AI technology
Initially, you will consult with an orthodontic specialist to evaluate your dental condition directly from home using Smart AI technology. This saves substantial time and effort.
Next, your dental condition will be thoroughly analyzed to establish a treatment protocol. Upon your agreement, the doctor will formulate a comprehensive, personalized treatment plan.
Step 2: Dental impression and treatment planning with the iTero 5D scanner
In the next step, the doctor takes digital dental impressions using the iTero 5D intraoral scanner and SMART AI software. This generates a 3D digital model on the computer, enabling the doctor to construct a detailed orthodontic plan.
Furthermore, anticipated tooth movement is simulated on this 3D model. Patients can preview their final treatment outcome as well as smile progression across every stage and aligner tray.
Patients receive digital dental impressions via the iTero 5D intraoral scanner
Step 3: Fabricating SMART aligners using advanced materials science systems
Afterward, patients visit the Dental Department at JW Hospital to receive their orthodontic aligner set, complete with doctor guidance on wear instructions and oral hygiene.
For SMART Clear Aligners, the trays must be worn consistently for 22 hours per day during the initial 2 weeks. Notably, you can easily remove the aligners during meals and oral hygiene routines.
For SMART Metal and SMART Nano Ceramic Brackets, the brackets are securely bonded to the tooth surfaces. You will wear them continuously throughout orthodontic treatment. Ensure proper oral hygiene after eating and brush thoroughly twice daily.
Step 4: Receiving aligners & proceeding with personalized treatment
Next, patients visit the Dental Department at JW Hospital to receive their orthodontic aligner set and receive detailed doctor instructions on aligner wear and oral care.
Daily wear requires keeping the aligner trays on for 22 hours per day during the first 2 weeks. Conveniently, they can be removed when eating and brushing.
Receiving orthodontic trays according to the personalized treatment plan
Step 5: Regular follow-up appointments online/offline via Doctor APP
Regular check-ups are scheduled to monitor dental health throughout treatment. You can attend periodic follow-ups online or offline via the Doctor APP. At weeks 4–6, the doctor assesses orthodontic progress and tooth displacement. Afterwards, you will receive the next set of aligners to continue treatment.
Throughout orthodontic care, maintain proper oral hygiene and strictly adhere to the orthodontist’s instructions to achieve the finest results.
At JW, the orthodontic process follows 5 standard medical steps
Images of Patients Undergoing SMART Braces
Pediatric orthodontics with SMART solutions brings superior outcomes
Applying SMART technology in pediatric orthodontics provides rapid efficacy
Orthognathic surgery combined with SMART Braces completely corrects overbite and underbite
Patients experience a remarkable transformation following SMART Braces
How Much Does SMART Braces Cost?
In the current dental market, the cost of this orthodontic technique varies across dental centers and hospitals. Pricing especially depends on individual clinic facilities and the quality of aligners chosen by the patient.
Compared to conventional metal bracket braces, SMART pricing is somewhat higher. However, it delivers far superior benefits, expedited treatment time, and a 99% aesthetic improvement.
1.5 Million VND Gift Voucher for SMART Metal includes 100% FREE Dental Scaling
4.5 Million VND Gift Voucher for SMART Nano Ceramic includes 100% FREE Teeth Whitening
Two 6 Million VND Gift Vouchers included for SMART Clear Aligners: Dental Scaling + Teeth Whitening
Conclusion
We hope this article by the Dental Department at JW Hospital has provided valuable insights into SMART Braces technology. Understanding its outstanding advantages compared to traditional braces empowers patients to make the right orthodontic choice.
If you have any questions or would like to schedule a consultation, please contact our HOTLINE: 09.6868.1111 for dedicated assistance.
