Ormco rolls out Spark clear aligner release 12

DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Feb 21, 2022
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Ormco is introducing Spark clear aligner release 12, which the company said helps doctors with efficiency and flexibility in case setup and treatment planning.

Features include root visualization using submitted cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) DICOM files, added posterior bite turbos for premolars and molars, wider choice in material with TruGen and TruGen XR, and upgrades to Spark's Approver software.

Image courtesy of Ormco.Image courtesy of Ormco.
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