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A Modern Approach to Hidden Braces
Orthodontic practices are continually evaluating systems that improve efficiency, enhance biomechanical control, and meet patient expectations for aesthetic treatment. The Brava+ system brings these elements together through a fully customised lingual appliance that that improves upon the limitations and complexity of earlier generations of lingual systems. The result is a dependable combination of discretion, efficiency, and specialist-level control.
Independent Movers®: A Distinct Movement System
At the core of the Brava+ system is its unique biomechanical architecture built around customised flexible arms known as Independent Movers®. Each arm is programmed to guide an individual tooth toward its planned position from the moment treatment begins. This allows alignment, levelling, rotation, tip, torque, and space closure to occur simultaneously rather than through a staged sequence of archwire changes. This simultaneous expression supports a highly efficient pathway tailored for specialist-led treatment.
Gentle, Continuous Biological Forces
Using Independent Movers® technology, Brava is programmed to move teeth predictably using gentle, continuous forces. Even though it’s made from NiTi, Brava is unlike traditional lingual systems that depend on archwire progression and monthly adjustments. The Brava+ system applies continuous low-friction forces that promote smooth tooth movement and reduced discomfort. With forces active from day one and programmed digitally, clinicians benefit from a predictable treatment trajectory with fewer mid-course corrections than other treatment options.
Modern Lingual Treatment Without Traditional Drawbacks
While Brava+ is a lingual system, it functions very differently from earlier approaches. There are no archwires to change, no routine adjustment visits, and none of the chairside complexity historically associated with lingual appliances. The appliance is low-profile, fully customised, and placed using precise indirect bonding trays. Its digitally programmed mechanics allow Brava+ to operate as a refined, efficient form of lingual treatment that preserves aesthetic discretion while maintaining strong clinical control.
Addressing the Compliance Challenges of Aligners
Aligners remain an important modality in orthodontics, but their effectiveness depends heavily on consistent patient wear. Many patients struggle to meet recommended wear times, leading to
inconsistent forces, deviations from planned movement, and treatment delays. These compliance issues often result in refinement scans, additional aligner stages, and extended treatment durations. The Brava+ system removes these variables entirely. As a fixed lingual system, it delivers continuous forces independent of patient behaviour, allowing for reliable expression of torque, rotation, vertical control, and multidirectional movement.
No Adjustments Required Throughout Treatment
A significant clinical advantage of Brava hidden braces is that once placed, the appliance does not require adjustments. Each Brava operates according to the original digital plan, continuously guiding tooth movement without intervention. This reduction in chair-time enhances clinical efficiency and provides a streamlined experience for both patients and the orthodontic team.
Customised Planning for Specialist Precision
Every case begins with a Brava treatment plan using proprietary case planning software. Clinicians can visualise and refine their plan before approving the case for production. The Brava+ system features the world’s first self-engaging brackets, which allow for easy insertion and removal without any type of ligature to hold the arms in place during treatment. This level of personalisation supports a broad range of clinical presentations, including crowding, spacing, deep bites, asymmetry, expansion needs, and cases requiring careful periodontal management.
The Brava+ system represents a meaningful evolution in discreet orthodontic treatment – uniting modern biomechanics, consistent force delivery, and enhanced efficiency in a lingual system designed for today’s specialist practice.
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