The next generation of clear aligners

Clear aligners. Smarter. Faster.

SmartAligners are next-generation removable clear aligners that gently guide teeth through a dentist-planned sequence. Each aligner is created from your digital scan and 3D-printed directly in its final shape.

Suitable plans can start from 4-6 months.

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Published ranges are context, not a head-to-head trial or an individual promise. Your scan, case complexity and wear determine your timeline.

Before After

Published treatment ranges See the time difference

SmartAligners Lite4-6 months

SmartAligners Advanced7-10 months

Typical clear-aligner guidance12-18 months

Graphy range Independent duration guide

Directly 3D-printedMade in its final planned shape Shape-memory materialDesigned to recover at mouth temperature From 4-6 monthsFor suitable Lite plans

What clear aligners can do

Move teeth without metal braces.

Clear aligners apply planned, gentle pressure as you progress through each stage. A dentist checks your teeth, bite and gum health before confirming whether treatment is right for you.

Check whether clear aligners could suit you

01Crowded teeth

02Spaces and gaps

03Teeth that moved after braces

04Selected bite problems

Why the workflow can be shorter

Fewer production steps. A material designed to keep working.

Faster manufacturing does not make teeth move instantly. It gives your clinician a more direct production route, while the shape-memory material is designed to recover toward its printed geometry at mouth temperature.

Print the appliance directly

The workflow removes physical model printing, block-out, thermoforming and model-side trimming from each stage.

Recover at mouth temperature

Graphy's shape-memory polymer is designed to return toward its printed form at approximately 37°C.

Follow a staged clinical plan

Your dentist approves the sequence, monitors tracking and adjusts the plan when your biology or fit requires it.

Warm briefly for easier seating

Clinician-guided warm water temporarily increases flexibility, helping the aligner settle over crowded or sensitive areas.

Review the material evidence and references

See the process

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First, your smile becomes data.

A hand-held intraoral scanner captures the real position of crowded teeth and your bite. Rotate the model while the scan beam builds the digital surface.

Then every movement is planned.

Your clinician compares the crowded starting position with the intended alignment, then divides that movement into controlled stages.

The aligner is printed directly.

The transparent appliance is built from the approved geometry, then cleaned, nitrogen-cured, finished and quality checked. No model-forming stage is required.

Warm briefly. Seat more easily.

Graphy's patient guide shows approximately 42-55°C for up to about one minute. This clinician-guided warm-water step makes the aligner temporarily more flexible before it settles over the current tooth position and recovers at mouth temperature.

Each stage guides the next movement.

The aligner applies the planned force while your clinician checks tracking. The demonstration shows the principle, not a prediction of an individual result.

Anatomical scan: NIH 3D, Public Domain

Digital scan0%

Surface scanCrowded start captured

CurrentCrowded scan

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TargetPlanned position

Clear alignerBuilt layer by layer

Warm flexibilityAligner seats over teeth

Crowded startMovement in progress

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Planned stageClinician monitored

Drag anywhere on the model to inspect it from another angle.

Real treated case

Now see a real change.

Move the divider to compare the same upper arch before and after treatment.

Upper archDrag the handle

Before

After

Clinical photographs from one treated case. Results and treatment time vary; suitability must be assessed by a dentist or orthodontist.

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Which experience is for you?

Select one route and the site will continue with the right level of detail.

For patients

I am considering treatment.

Understand suitability, daily wear, appointments, timing and what happens after your scan.

Continue as a patient For clinicians

I am a dental professional.

Review biomechanics, evidence, case selection, production controls and laboratory workflow.

Enter the clinician centre

For Patients

Why it can feel easier than standard clear aligners.

Standard clear aligners are usually made by heating a flat sheet and pressing it over a model. SmartAligners are printed directly as the planned aligner using Graphy's shape-memory material, so the aligner can be briefly warmed, seated more comfortably, and then recover toward its designed shape. Graphy is the South Korean dental-materials and 3D-printing company that developed the Tera Harz Clear material behind SmartAligners.

Standard clear aligners

Clear, removable, familiar

Clear and removable, so you can eat and brush normally.
Digitally planned and supervised by a dentist or orthodontist.
New aligners can feel tight or hard to seat, especially around attachments and crowded areas.
The aligner is usually formed by stretching a flat plastic sheet over a printed model, then trimming the borders.

SmartAligners powered by Graphy

Warm, seat, recover

Warm before wearing: A short warm-water step can make the aligner more flexible for easier insertion.
Printed directly: The aligner starts as the planned appliance, not a sheet stretched over a model.
Designed pressure zones: The aligner can include local design features that help guide force where the doctor wants it.
Recovers toward shape: At mouth temperature, the material is designed to move back toward its printed geometry.

Less fighting the aligner

The warm-water step is there for a simple reason: make the aligner easier to place, then let it firm back up once seated.

More planned control

Direct printing gives the clinical team more control over thickness, trim lines, pressure regions, and fit checkpoints.

A clearer first step

You do not need to diagnose yourself from a website. A free scan tells you whether your case is suitable and what timeline is realistic.

For Clinicians

Clinical detail for providers.

The value is the full workflow: Graphy Tera Harz Clear, direct-to-aligner printing, oral-temperature shape recovery, digitally planned pressure regions, and controlled post-processing.

Patient-facing information

Material & biocompatibility

Graphy documentation describes Tera Harz Clear as BPA-free and TPO-free, with an ISO 10993 biocompatibility panel covering cytotoxicity, sensitization, irritation, systemic toxicity, and genotoxicity.

Shape-memory behaviour

The material is designed to soften during a warm-water seating step and recover toward its printed shape at oral temperature. Graphy data shows recovery testing at 37°C and temperature-dependent recovery over time.

Biomechanical design options

Direct printing supports customized pressure regions, variable thickness, cutouts, trimline changes, and bite features built into the appliance design rather than relying only on sheet deformation.

Production discipline matters

Fit and safety depend on validated printing, washing, curing, support removal, finishing, inspection, and patient instructions. QC should check clarity, polymerization, fit, finishing, and batch progression.

ISO 10993Biocompatibility testing panel documented

37°CShape-memory recovery tested at oral temperature

20-22 hrsDaily wear target for most patients

7-14 daysTypical stage interval, case dependent

The Treatment Flow

A realistic treatment timeline.

Exact timing depends on your scan, crowding, bite, gum health, and how consistently you wear the aligners. Start with the published ranges, then let your clinician confirm the plan for your case.

Published duration context

Know the scale before your scan.

Graphy publishes two package ranges. They are useful planning guides, but they are not a substitute for your scan and clinician's diagnosis.

Graphy Lite4-6 months

Graphy Advanced7-10 months

Typical clear-aligner guidance12-18 months

Independent patient guidance describes many clear-aligner cases in the 12-18 month range. This is context, not a matched clinical comparison: complexity, refinements and wear differ.

Graphy ranges ↗Independent duration guide ↗

Day 0

3D Scan & Suitability Check

Visit a partner clinic for an intraoral scan and doctor assessment. The scan checks crowding, bite, gum health, previous orthodontic work, and whether aligners are suitable.

Appointment usually takes 20-40 minutes

Usually 2-5 working days

Plan, Stage Count & Price

Your clinician reviews the digital plan, likely number of stages, case complexity, attachments or pressure zones, expected wear schedule, and price before you proceed.

Timeline confirmed after clinical approval

Around 1-2 weeks after approval

Direct Printing & QC

Your aligners are printed directly, washed, cured, finished, checked, and prepared for fitting. Cases can be produced in checkpointed batches instead of printing the whole journey blindly.

Manufacturing time depends on case and batch size

7-14 days per stage

Wear, Warm, Review

Wear is typically 20+ hours per day, with 22 hours ideal. Early stages may change weekly; later or more complex movements can use 10-14 day steps. Your doctor adjusts the schedule if tracking, comfort, or hygiene needs it.

Your doctor sets review intervals and wear schedule

Consultation Booking

Schedule Your Free 3D Scan

Take the first step toward a digital scan at an authorized clinic near you. While the UAE call line is being connected, requests are confirmed through WhatsApp and email.

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Mobile Number

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Thank you. A clinical coordinator from our partner clinic in your selected Emirate will reach out via WhatsApp or email within 24 hours to confirm your free 3D scanning appointment.

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Common Queries

Frequently Asked Questions

The questions patients ask most often about comfort, timing, safety, daily wear and suitability. Clinicians can review the full evidence centre.

What exactly is SmartAligners?

SmartAligners are clear, removable aligners powered by Graphy's Tera Harz shape-memory material. They are planned digitally, printed directly as aligners, and fitted under dentist or orthodontist supervision.

What is Graphy?

Graphy is a South Korean dental-materials and 3D-printing company that developed Tera Harz Clear, the directly printable shape-memory resin used for SmartAligners. SmartAligners UAE provides the local patient, clinical and production workflow; Graphy supplies the underlying material technology.

How is this different from standard clear aligners?

Standard aligners are usually made by stretching a heated plastic sheet over a printed model. SmartAligners are printed directly as the planned aligner, which allows more control over thickness, pressure regions, trim lines, and the warm-seat-recover behaviour.

How does warm-water activation actually work?

Graphy's patient instructions show approximately 42-55°C for the warm-water step, for up to about one minute. This temporarily makes the aligner more flexible so it can seat over tight areas more easily. Once it is in your mouth, the material is designed to recover toward the printed shape at oral temperature. Follow your clinician's exact temperature and timing instructions for your aligner.

Can it be faster or easier than standard aligners?

Graphy lists 4-6 months for Lite packages and 7-10 months for Advanced packages. These are case ranges, not a promise. Direct printing can remove production steps and the material is designed to maintain controlled force, but treatment speed still depends on biology, complexity, wear time, hygiene, and clinical review. There is not yet enough high-quality head-to-head evidence to guarantee that every case finishes faster than another aligner brand.

Is it painful?

Some pressure is normal whenever teeth are moving. The aim is not "no feeling"; the aim is controlled, gentle force. Warm seating may make insertion easier, especially when a new aligner would otherwise feel tight.

How many hours a day do I need to wear them?

Plan for at least 20 hours per day, with 22 hours ideal for many cases. Remove them for meals and brushing unless your clinician gives different instructions.

How often do I change to the next aligner?

Many early stages use roughly 7-day changes. Later stages or larger movements may need 10-14 days. Your dentist or orthodontist sets the interval based on movement type, fit, tracking, comfort, and compliance.

Can I eat or drink with them in?

Usually no. Remove aligners for meals unless your clinician gives different instructions. Eating with aligners can affect fit, hygiene, and the chance of damage. Brush or rinse before putting them back in.

How do I clean and store them?

Clean the aligner gently with running water and a soft toothbrush or approved aligner cleaner, then store it in its case when not wearing it. Do not invent your own hot-water routine; warm-water use must follow the exact temperature and timing your clinic provides.

What if an aligner feels wrong, cracks, or stops fitting?

Stop forcing it and contact your clinic. Fit issues can come from missed wear time, seating problems, heavy bite forces, eating with the aligner in, or a manufacturing/post-processing issue. Your clinician will tell you whether to continue, step back, replace, or adjust the aligner.

Is the material biocompatible?

Graphy documentation lists ISO 10993 testing across cytotoxicity, sensitization, oral mucosa irritation, intracutaneous reactivity, systemic toxicity, and genotoxicity. The finished aligner still needs correct printing, washing, curing, finishing, and clinical inspection before patient use.

Will I need attachments or visible bumps on my teeth?

Some cases may need fewer visible attachments because pressure features can be designed into the aligner itself. That does not mean attachments are never used. Your dentist decides based on the movement required.

What kinds of cases can it treat?

It may be suitable for many crowding, spacing, relapse, and selected bite cases, including some crossbite, deep bite, and open bite situations. Suitability depends on diagnosis, gum health, bite, root position, patient compliance, and whether the doctor believes aligners are the right tool.

Will I need IPR or extractions?

Not automatically. IPR and extractions are clinical decisions, not default website promises. The Graphy protocol can prioritize staged distalization where appropriate, but your dentist must decide what is safe and realistic for your bite.

How is the fit checked before aligners are given to me?

Direct-printed aligners should go through controlled production and inspection: print, wash, cure, finish, check clarity and fit, then deliver with instructions. Cases can be produced in batches so the team can review progress before continuing the full set.

For clinicians: what evidence supports this?

The supplied Graphy science summary references peer-reviewed work on shape-memory aligners, direct-printed clear aligners, retreatment after fixed-retainer failure, direct-printed aligner clinical status, and a 12-month evaluation of directly printed aligner therapy. Providers should review the papers and validate protocols locally before adoption.

For clinicians: what is the force-delivery idea?

The clinical idea is light, sustained, targeted force through a shape-memory material and customized pressure regions. Graphy documentation contrasts this with thermoformed rectangular pressure areas, where stretching a sheet over a model can produce less tailored pressure distribution.

For clinicians: what QC issues matter most?

The important controls are validated printer settings, washing, curing, humidity and temperature discipline, support removal, polishing, clarity checks, fit checks, and patient instructions. Material science alone is not enough; the production protocol has to be consistent.

Does the surface pick up more plaque or bacteria?

A 2024 Journal of Dentistry study referenced in the Graphy summary reported favourable surface, cell-viability, and bacterial-adhesion findings for the Tera Harz group among tested 3D-printed materials. Patients still need excellent cleaning habits because plaque control depends heavily on daily hygiene.

Can it help if my teeth moved after a fixed retainer?

Possibly. The supplied Graphy science summary references a published retreatment case after fixed-retainer failure. A clinician still needs to check gum health, tooth movement limits, and whether the retainer should remain, be adjusted, or be replaced.

Will I definitely avoid refinements?

No system should promise that. Direct printing and checkpointed batches may reduce avoidable fit issues, but teeth are biological and patients wear aligners differently. If tracking is not right, your doctor may request adjustments, extra aligners, or a revised plan.

Why can direct printing be faster to produce?

Thermoformed workflows usually need a model for each stage, block-outs, sheet forming, trimming, and finishing. Direct printing skips the model-forming step and produces the aligner from the digital appliance design, which can reduce handoffs and waste when the production workflow is well controlled.

Is there local UAE support?

SmartAligners is being built around UAE partner clinics, Dubai-based coordination, and local support. Exact clinic pins and the UAE call line are being finalized, so booking requests are currently confirmed through WhatsApp and email.

Is this more sustainable than normal aligner production?

The main sustainability advantage is practical: direct printing avoids a physical model for every aligner stage and reduces thermoforming/trimming waste. We are not calling the treatment carbon-neutral on this site unless the team provides a formal audited claim.