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Enhanced Biogel Formulation for Dental Clear Aligner

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In dental treatment, clear aligners are successful alternatives to the conventional fixed appliances or braces in achieving physiological orthodontic tooth movement (OTM). However, its control of dental movement is not absolute and attachments, usually made of tooth-coloured dental composite resins, are inserted at precise locations to allow the aligners to grip the teeth and guide them into their new locations. This procedure takes up clinical time and increases the cost to the clinicians. Moreover, these attachments protrude off from the surface of the teeth making the appliance obviously visible and may also potentially increase patient’s discomfort as they scratch the insides of the patient’s mouth. Upon completion of treatment, these attachments need to be removed and the enamel surfaces of the teeth may potentially be scratched or damaged.

This invention introduces a Biogel material that will be applied and act as an interface layer between the clear aligner and the clinical crowns of the teeth. As a base and catalyst, the Biogel, a 2-part mixture sets into a semi-solid form after the clear aligner is inserted onto the teeth. The Biogel is a thin interface that engages the undercuts of the teeth, grips the dentition to enhance the transfer of active orthodontic forces from the clear aligners onto the teeth without the need for placement of attachments. The Biogel does not adhere to the teeth but rather the internal surfaces of the clear aligners and can be easily peeled off clean and replaced as required.

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According to Fortune Business InsightsTM , the global clear aligners market size was USD 2.41 billion in 2020. The market is projected to grow from $2.85 billion in 2021 to $10.04 billion in 2028. About 60-70% of the global population suffers from misaligned teeth. In North America, 40% of children are estimated to suffer from malocclusion, and more than three out of five teenagers have severe tooth displacement. The growing demand for aesthetics and surge in demand for clear aligners in orthodontic treatment is likely to fuel the clear aligners market growth. Significant technology advancement, improvement in per capita spending, the betterment of economic indicators, and increased penetration by key companies in developing regions are contributing to the markets growth rate. Developed countries are also seeing huge growth in adults seeking orthodontic treatment, which is mainly driven by the availability of products such as clear aligners. The British Orthodontic Society (BOS) reports that 75% of their members have seen an increase in patients opting for clear aligner treatment.

In 2018, it was estimated that 60% of the worldwide population suffers from problems associated with misalignment of teeth, and around 300 million people could benefit from straightening their teeth.

With the clear aligner market showing rapid signs of growth now and in the immediate future, this Biogel, which is compatible to any clear aligner systems in the market will see its potential growth and uptake mirrored.

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WO 2018018098

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