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3D-Printed Aligners: Promising Technology, Premature Choice?
When innovation moves faster than the clinic We’ve all seen it happen. A new technology enters orthodontics with impressive visuals, compelling logic, and confident claims about precision and control. And as clinicians, we want it to work. Especially when it promises simpler workflows and fewer compromises. Direct 3D-printed aligners fall squarely into that category. The idea is attractive: no thermoforming, fewer steps, and complete freedom in aligner design. But in daily c

Jesper Hatt DDS
Mar 74 min read


Where Digital Clear Aligner Treatment Plans Lose Precision - and What We Can Do About It
Reflections on data loss, clinical reality, and predictable outcomes in clear aligner treatment When the plan looks perfect - until it isn’t The digital plan looks flawless. Movements are smooth. Attachments are well placed. Staging appears conservative and biomechanically sound. Then the patient starts wearing the aligners. Within a few weeks, we see it: tracking issues, unexpected rotations, attachments don't track, refinements creeping in earlier than planned. We’ve all se

Jesper Hatt DDS
Dec 13, 20255 min read


The best clear aligner material
Every dentist wants the “secret sauce” behind the best clear aligner material - whether it’s PETG’s crystal clarity, SmartTrack®’s gentle...

Jesper Hatt DDS
Aug 23, 20256 min read


Why Printable Clear Aligner Materials aren’t ready for clinical use yet
Material and Software Limitations The advent of 3D printing technology has revolutionized various sectors within dentistry, offering...

Jesper Hatt DDS
May 2, 20256 min read
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