SureSmile Design - Digital images of a patient's mouth and teeth are taken using a white light scanner or cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) - Software aligns the teeth into the proper position - SureSmile software plans a route for moving teeth into the proper place - Information is sent to a robot that bends and shapes the wires to the patient's configurations - The customised wire is then placed on the patient by the orthodontist

Lingual Braces (SureSmile QT) - Lingual braces option called SureSmile QT is available - Brackets are adhered to the underside of the teeth on the top arch, bottom arch, or both arches - Lingual braces are chosen for aesthetic reasons as they cannot be seen - Orthodontists often suggest combining lingual braces on the upper teeth with clear ceramic braces on the bottom - Patients can choose to have lingual braces on both arches

History of SureSmile - SureSmile technology developed by OraMetrix, founded in 1998 - Company launched globally in 1999 with investment from STARTech Early Ventures LLC - SureSmile System received FDA clearance in November 2000 - OraMetrix relocated its U.S. corporate headquarters to Richardson, Texas in 2003 - Key investors include Brentwood Venture Capital, CenterPoint Ventures, Rho Ventures, and STAR Ventures

References and External Links - Efficiency and effectiveness of SureSmile studied in World Journal of Orthodontics - Robotic Braces featured on The Science Channel - SureSmile website provides more information - Orametrix website offers additional resources - Bloomberg News profile on Rohit Sachdeva, co-founder of OraMetrix - SureSmile website - Orametrix website - Retrieved from Wikipedia page on SureSmile - Category: Orthodontic appliances - Hidden categories: Articles with a promotional tone