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GENIOVA Aligners are indicated for use in the alignment of permanent teeth (i.e., all second molars) through orthodontic treatment of misalignment and malocclusion. The aligners guide teeth to their final position by way of continuous gentle forces.

GENIOVA aligners are thermoformed plastic aligners designed to be used in sequence to facilitate the movement of teeth to the desired final position. Sequential aligners introduce incremental movements that move teeth by a gentle continuous force. Aligners should be worn 20 to 22 hours a day and should be removed for eating and cleaning. GENIOVA aligners are designed based on traditional mold impression or digital scans of the patient's dentition submitted by a dental health professional (e.g., a dentist or orthodontist). From the scan, specialized orthodontic CAD/CAM software is used to develop the treatment plans, which consist of sequential dental models in which the teeth are gradually realigned at each step. For these 510(k) applications, the Ortho system from 3Shape A/S (K180941) will be used. (K180941) from 3Shape A/S. Ortho System is approved for use in orthodontic model management, systematic inspection, detailed analysis, treatment simulation and virtual appliance design options. The specialized orthodontic treatment planning software has 510k clearance for intended use under FDA Classification Product Code PNN, regulation 872.5470. Once the treatment plan is reviewed and approved by a dental health professional, each 3D model from the treatment plan is manufactured. The aligner trays are then manufactured by thermoforming a dental thermoplastic sheet over each model. The Essix thermoplastic material used for BRIUS Clear Aligners has 510(k) clearance (K062828) for use as an aligner material; the 510(k) holder (of the material) conducted the physical properties testing for the material. The aligner trays are then delivered to the patient by the prescribing dental health professional. This dental health professional then monitors the patient's treatment from the first aligner to the delivery of the final aligner and completion of treatment. The aligners are held in place by pressure and can be removed by the patient at any time.