Since the advent of orthodontics, esteemed doctors, scientists and laboratories have pushed the envelope of research seeking the latest forms of medical technology to improve oral health and aesthetics.

Despite the expanding marketplace, one challenge that has continued for orthodontists over the years is retainer compliance.

Everyone knows there is a direct correlation between keeping the teeth straight after the braces are removed and the amount of hours the retainer is in use. But how can you make sure the retainer is in use enough to give your patient’s teeth the best chance for success? How do you know the amount of time the retainer is actually in use?

Our device is simple. A small SMART Retainer microsensor is embedded in the retainer. The patient uses it the same way he would any other retainer. There’s no difference.

The SMART retainer utilizes medical device technology to gather and store retainer use. When the patient returns to the orthodontist, the SMART retainer is placed on a special reader. The reader uploads the retainer use data and provides an accurate record on the computer. This helps the doctor make the best recommendation for retainer wear. And for the orthodontist, reading it is a snap. The program is easy to use, and most importantly, fool proof thus eliminating the age old debate of “he said, she said.”

The SMART retainer is a low cost, high tech solution that is becoming the standard of care for orthodontists, putting the responsibility of compliance of retainer use where it belongs… on the patient.

Dr. Marc Ackerman, Scientific Compliance Chief Scientific Officer, summarizes the SMART retainer as follows. ”In my opinion, the SMART Retainer will revolutionize compliance in orthodontic retention.  As a matter of fact, I can’t think of any reason why an orthodontist wouldn’t want to offer this low-cost, high-tech solution to their patients. It’s state of the art technology addressing one of our profession’s biggest problems.”