25% Faster, 40% Fewer Aligners: The Clinical Data Behind FXClear

Guest: Dr Terry Sellke, DDS, MS

Episode Description: What if you could reduce clear aligner treatment times by 25% and use 40% fewer aligners per case? In this episode of the Orthodontic Products Podcast, sponsored by OrthoFX, host Alison Werner speaks with Dr Terry Sellke about the material science making these metrics a reality. They dive into a recent independent retrospective study from the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) that compared the OrthoFX FXClear aligner system head-to-head with legacy materials. Sellke discusses his transition to this new generation of aligner polymers, how highly predictable clinical outcomes are fundamentally changing digital treatment planning, and why marrying predictable aligners with remote monitoring can effectively double the return on investment per patient.

Topics Covered:

The clinical findings from the UIC retrospective study comparing FXClear to traditional aligner systems.How advanced aligner polymers eliminate the need for heavy overcorrections in digital treatment plans.Clinical experiences with posterior tracking and avoiding posterior open bites.Why predictable tooth movement combined with remote monitoring leads to a significant drop in refinement appointments.How to utilize the "value per visit" metric to measure productivity and increase practice profitability.The importance of adopting emerging technologies to combat rising overhead and evolving consumer demands.Chapters:

02:52 - Incorporating Clear Aligners and Transitioning to OrthoFX

04:11 - The Catalyst for the UIC Retrospective Study

06:08 - The Impact of Fewer Refinement Appointments

07:49 - Addressing Posterior Open Bites and Heavy Overcorrections

10:09 - Evaluating FXClear in Complex Clinical Scenarios

11:50 - How Material Science is Changing Digital Treatment Planning

13:49 - Utilizing the "Value Per Visit" Metric to Boost Profitability

17:53 - Why Orthodontists Must Embrace Emerging Technologies