Solventum Launches First 3D Printed Aligner Attachments

Posted: December 12, 2024
Edited by Dentaltown staff

ST. PAUL, Minn.– Solventum, formerly 3M Health Care, officially launched an anticipated innovation in aligner treatment, 3M Clarity Precision Grip Attachments. Available exclusively with 3M Clarity Aligners, the new Attachments are designed to solve one of the biggest challenges with aligner treatment – creating durable, accurately shaped, stain resistant attachments.

The procedure for Clarity Precision Grip Attachments eliminates the risk that an overfilled template results in residual cured composite flash on the tooth. Composite flash may attract stains, harbor plaque and inhibit engagement between the aligner and attachment. Because the procedure relies on alternative bonding agents, Clarity Precision Grip Attachments eliminate the risk of composite flash creation.

The 3D printing manufacturing approach for Clarity Precision Grip Attachments lends other benefits to the product offering. The resulting attachments are customized to the fit each patient's unique tooth anatomy, and the combination of inorganic filler and organic resin, paired with post-processing techniques ensure that the 3D printed attachments are durable and more stain resistant than leading composites used with current attachment procedures.

For more information, visit Solventum.com.

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