Clear Aligners
Spark
Spark is a clear aligner system made by Ormco, an American orthodontics company based in California. Ormco has worked in orthodontics since 1960 and is part of the Envista group. Spark aligners were introduced in 2019 and are made from TruGEN, the company's own aligner material. The system is provided only through trained clinicians, not sold directly to consumers.
Use at the clinic
Spark is one of the systems used to correct crowding, gaps between teeth and bite problems with clear aligners. The reasons this system is chosen in the clinic are the clarity and stain resistance of the TruGEN material and the control its planning software gives the treating clinician. The aligners are produced to a digital plan the clinician has approved beforehand.
Strengths
Aligners that are hard to notice
TruGEN material is made to be clear and resists staining. Worn through the day, the aligners go unnoticed by most people around you.
Polished, scalloped edges
Spark aligners have polished edges trimmed to follow your gumline. This design aims to reduce rubbing against your cheeks and lips.
Planned and approved by your clinician
Your treatment is designed step by step in 3D planning software and approved by your clinician before anything is made. Your aligners are then produced to that approved plan.
Options for different ages
The system includes standard aligners for adults, a Spark Junior line developed for children, and retainers to hold the result after treatment.
Points to consider
A premium segment system
Spark sits in the premium segment of clear aligner brands. It is worth discussing the options with your clinician when planning your treatment budget.
Results depend on wear discipline
Aligner treatment only progresses if you wear the trays for as long as your clinician advises each day. They should stay in except when you eat or drink.
Not the right fit for every case
Severe crowding or bite problems that come from the jaws may need braces or a different approach. Suitability becomes clear after an exam and a digital scan.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many hours a day do I wear Spark aligners?
- You wear them through the day and night, taking them out only to eat and to brush your teeth. Your clinician will tell you the daily wear time your plan needs, and keeping to it is what moves the treatment forward.
- How long does Spark treatment take?
- It depends on how your teeth sit now and how far they need to move. Mild crowding settles sooner, while more involved cases need a longer plan. Your clinician gives you a personal estimate after your exam.
- Can I eat with Spark aligners in?
- No, take them out for meals and for any drink other than water. Brushing after you eat and putting the trays back in clean keeps them clear.
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