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The Clear Moves Aligners are indicated for the treatment of tooth malocclusion in patients with permanent dentition (i.e. all second molars). The Clear Moves Aligners position teeth by way of continuous gentle force.

The Clear Moves Aligner is a series of clear, light weight thermoformed plastic aligners designed to be worn in sequence to facilitate the movement of the teeth to the final desired position. The sequential aligners introduce increments that move teeth by way of gentle continuous force. The aligners are to be worn 20 to 22 hours a day and are to be removed for eating and for cleaning. Generally the typical wear time for each aligner is a two weeks duration prior to being replaced by the next aligner in sequence. A digital or traditional mold impression of the patient's dentition is provided by a dental health professional (e.g. orthodontist or dentist). From the digital data of the patient's dentition, a specialized orthodontic CAD/CAM software is used to develop treatment plan. Using the software, dental technicians design a series of intermediate models corresponding to each stage of treatment, gradually realigning the patient's teeth according to the dental health profession's prescription. The prescribing doctor reviews and approves the model scheme and treatment plan before the molds/models are produced. Once approved. the specialized orthodontic software is used to generate standard format 3D files which are used to physically produce each model/mold in the treatment plan for aligner fabrication. Space Maintainers Laboratories produces the aligner trays by thermal forming a plastic sheet over each model in the treatment plan. The trays are provided to the dental health care professional who provides them to the patients in sequential stages, confirming fit and design. The dental health professional monitors treatment from the moment of the first aligner is delivered to when the final aligner is finished and treatment is complete. The aligners are held in place by pressure and can be removed by the patient at any time.