Insignia Custom Braces at Kalamazoo Orthodontics - Research & Award

Clinical Study Supports Insignia Treatment 

In addition to receiving the 2013 American Technology Award, Insignia Advanced Smile Design was touted in the April 2013 issue of widely-read trade publication, the Journal of Clinical Orthodontics (JCO) for what the editor deemed as "promising" results gleaned during a clinical study led by a team of renowned experts and doctors from the University of North Carolina.

Forty-six patients at varying ages (between 12 and 52 years old) were either treated with Insignia customized appliances or conventional preadjusted bracket systems. After reviewing the highly anticipated results, the team of researchers confirmed that the Insignia patients had significantly shorter treatment times-reducing treatment time on average by 37 percent and requiring seven fewer appointments.

Additionally, patients in the Insignia group demonstrated results that suggest Insignia was not only more efficient, but also more effective-with scores closer to the ideal case criteria, as determined by the American Board of Orthodontists.

We're thrilled to share these significant results with professionals-like you-who not only offer patients a customized, unique smile by using Insignia, but also provide them with a treatment option that is proven to be more effective and efficient! For additional background, read through the clinical study: http://www.jco-online.com/archive/article-view.aspx?year=2013&month=04&articlenum=261

 Insignia Custom Braces are utilized at Kalamazoo Orthodontics as one of several treatment methods selected specifically for you!

And the 2013 American Technology Award Winner Is …

JULY 2, 2013

(Special blog post contributed by Ormco, the manufacturer of Insignia)

We’re thrilled to share that Insignia™ Advanced Smile Design™ was named TechAmerica’s 2013American Technology Award (ATA) winner in the Health & Medical Technologies category. After thorough evaluation by industry experts and technology leaders, the ATA was presented to Insignia for exemplifying innovation and the ability to improve the delivery of health services.

Three decades of intensive research and development went into the creation of Insignia Advanced Smile Design, and the result is a state-of-the-art computerized system that combines digital treatment planning with specially made brackets and wires tailored to your specific dental anatomy. The award-winning combination of customized brackets, wires and precision bracket placement is proven to reduce treatment time by up to 37 percent!

If you’re interested in learning more about Insignia treatment, visit www.insigniasmile.com, find a local Insignia orthodontist using our Doctor Locator, or read about Brandy Lewis’ treatment journey here on the Insignia blog.

Congrats Insignia!