Align Technology will preview a 3D printed attachment system, integrated buttons, and palatal expander updates for Invisalign at AAO 2026, with a mid-2026 release planned, the company announced.
LightForce built its foundation on fully customized ceramic brackets. Now, with the launch of LightBracket Metal, CEO Alfred Griffin explains the engineering behind "generative braces" and how the company is bringing 3D-printed, patient-specific digital planning to the largest segment of the orthodontic market.
OrthoFX has introduced FXIntegrated Buttons, clear aligner buttons formed entirely within the aligner material, eliminating the need for bonding and aiming to improve efficiency, according to the company.
Ormco has expanded its digital bonding software to support most of its bracket portfolio and will debut a new EtchFree Bonding system delivery format at the 2026 AAO Annual Session in Orlando.
KaleidoscopeAI is launching KAL, an AI-driven growth system for orthodontic practices, to assess and improve digital visibility across AI search tools, debuting at the AAO Annual Session in Orlando where it will offer complimentary AI visibility audits to attendees.
