OrthoFX

OrthoFX is a dental technology company in the orthodontics sector that develops clear aligner systems and accompanying digital treatment workflows. The company operates within the orthodontics sector and provides products used in aligner-based treatment planning and monitoring with its headquarters in Fremont, California, United States.

History

OrthoFX was founded by Ren Menon, Nichole Garcia, Henry Chan, and Loc X. Phan. The founding team has prior experience in the clear aligner and orthodontic technology industry.

The company focuses on the development of clear aligner systems and associated digital workflows used by orthodontists and dental professionals.

OrthoFX has been referenced in industry sources in connection with the introduction of its AirFlex aligner system, which has been described as an FDA-cleared clear aligner designed for a 12-hour daily wear protocol.

Products

OrthoFX offers several clear aligner systems positioned for different stages and needs of orthodontic treatment.

AirFlex with PrecisionFinish Aligners

AirFlex is a clear aligner system designed for a 12-hour daily wear protocol and has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. PrecisionFinish aligners are used in later stages of treatment to support final tooth positioning.

FXClear

FXClear is a clear aligner system used in orthodontic treatment, typically involving sequential aligner stages.

FXBright

FXBright has been referenced in relation to aligner systems associated with aesthetic considerations during treatment.

Technology and Digital Workflow

OrthoFX incorporates digital orthodontic workflows that include remote treatment monitoring and software-assisted case management. Digital orthodontic monitoring systems described in the clinical literature allow patients to submit intraoral images remotely for provider review.

A case study reported the use of remote monitoring tools to review patient-submitted intraoral images and assess treatment progress in a treatment workflow involving OrthoFX aligners.

System Design and Treatment Approach

OrthoFX aligner systems are used in treatment approaches based on staged aligner sequencing and multi-phase treatment planning.

Clear aligner therapy typically involves the use of sequential aligners within digitally planned workflows to guide tooth movement across defined treatment stages.

Case reports involving OrthoFX aligners describe the use of different aligner configurations at various stages of treatment, including finishing-stage aligners used for detailed tooth positioning.

These reports also reference the use of adjunctive techniques, such as elastics or expansion devices, in combination with aligner therapy.

Additional reports describe the use of polymer-based aligners designed to deliver forces during tooth movement, including systems with alternative wear-time protocols.

Reception and Coverage

OrthoFX has been covered in business and industry reporting relating to its expansion within the orthodontic market, including funding activity and geographic growth.

A 2020 report in The New Indian Express noted the company's plans to expand its operations to India, including the establishment of a centre in Kochi, alongside details of its funding at the time.

Industry publications have also referenced OrthoFX in the context of product announcements and participation in orthodontic conferences. A report in Dental Products Report noted that the company showcased its NiTime aligner system (now AirFlex) at the 2023 American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) Annual Meeting in Chicago.