A new generation of aligners designed for effortless compliance and predictability

OrthoFX™, a leading innovator in clear aligners, is redefining clear aligner therapy with a portfolio of products designed to deliver effortless compliance and predictability. This includes FXClear™, which features stain-resistant material and smooth, scalloped edges for enhanced comfort and fit. FXBright™ is a translucent aligner that gives teeth a naturally whiter and straighter appearance, without the use of whitening gels, from day one of the treatment. At the forefront of OrthoFX’s aligners is AirFlex™, previously branded as NiTime™, a patented aligner engineered for comfort, compliance, and groundbreaking predictability.

AirFlex is the first and only FDA-cleared aligner system designed explicitly for 9-12 hours of continuous daily wear time. It has been proven to straighten teeth with 50% less wear time without extending treatment duration.* The secret behind AirFlex’s performance is its patented HyperElastic™ technology. It is the only aligner made from a proprietary multi-copolymer, unlike leading aligner brands that rely on off-the-shelf aligner materials. This advancement in material engineering enhances aligner performance and delivers efficient orthodontic movements.

“My number one priority is to provide the most efficient, predictable, and comfortable orthodontic treatment for my patients, regardless of the complexity of their cases. From my experience, patients are not wearing their aligners as required for 20 to 22 hours a day,” said Dr. Neil Warshawsky, orthodontist, professor, and OrthoFX provider. “This is why AirFlex, with 50% less wear time, is a gamechanger to get patient compliance and treatment outcomes as planned. AirFlex allows me to get the efficiency and outcome I want, while giving my patients a better treatment experience.”

The multi-copolymer features a highly adaptable inner surface designed to conform precisely to the tooth’s outer surface, ensuring an exact fit and preventing the aligner from unseating. HyperElastic technology expands the elastic range, accommodating up to 4 weeks of tooth movement, reducing relapse from non-wear and minimizing refinements.

The science behind AirFlex

Biologically optimal forces

AirFlex aligners are designed with a favorable cellular environment to stimulate timely generation of osteoclasts and osteoblasts. Bone-tissue remodeling happens naturally, allowing teeth to move predictably to their destination.

Consistent force delivery

With industry aligners, very little strain (5%) results in excessive stress that is greater by 20x the optimal force. With AirFlex™ aligners, stress and strain have been decoupled, resulting in strain control within the working range without increasing stress. AirFlex exerts 8.4x less force than other aligner brands.*

4x greater fit range

AirFlex boasts a 4x greater fit range than industry-standard aligners, promoting effortless compliance and reducing the need for refinements.* Its innovative multi-copolymer structure ensures an exact fit and prevents the aligner from unseating.

AirFlex completed 89.4% of treatments with one or fewer refinements,* compared to only 28.6% for the leading aligner brand.** This high predictability rate offers a smoother treatment experience for both the provider and the patient.

Discover AirFlex at www.orthofx.com/discover-airflex/.

*Data on file.

**Kravitz (2023)

This information was provided by OrthoFX™.