The World's First Shape Memory Aligner

• Mild: roughness, itching, or ulcers on the oral mucosa — consult your orthodontist if persisting beyond 3 days.
• Severe (Emergency): progressive swelling of oral tissues, difficulty swallowing, or breathing difficulty — discontinue immediately and seek urgent medical care.

• Patients with a prior history of allergic reactions to plastic materials or dental devices.
• Individuals with sensitive skin, atopic conditions, or pre-existing oral infections.
• Patients concurrently exposed to MDA or HDI compounds in occupational settings.

Graphy TA-28 resin undergoes oxygen-free polymerization — eliminating residual uncured oligomers that are the primary source of allergen release in conventional thermoformed aligners. This significantly reduces the risk of Type IV delayed hypersensitivity reactions.

• Discontinue aligner use immediately upon onset of moderate or severe symptoms.
• Administer hydrocortisone injection or topical corticosteroid as appropriate.
• Saltwater rinses and tebodont gel for mucosal relief.
• Do not resume aligner therapy without clinical reassessment.

Traumatic ulcers arise from mechanical irritation by aligner margins that are inadequately finished, or from attachment pillars with rough or sharp edges pressing against soft tissue during function and parafunction.

All DPA aligners are 3D-printed with smooth, anatomically contoured margins — eliminating the trimming inaccuracies common in thermoformed trays. Attachment pillars undergo mandatory polishing protocols before aligner delivery.

• Inspect the gingival margin and buccal mucosa at each clinical review.
• Report any persistent redness, blanching, or ulceration at the gum line to your orthodontist promptly.
• Do not attempt to trim or adjust the aligner at home.

Topical anaesthetic gel for symptomatic relief. If the ulcer does not resolve within 5–7 days of aligner removal, a clinical assessment is required to rule out other pathology.

Stomatitis associated with aligner use is predominantly caused by poor intraoral hygiene or inadequate aligner disinfection, leading to accumulation of bacterial biofilm, Candida species, and food residues beneath the aligner.

• Brush and floss after every meal — without exception — before reinserting aligners.
• Sterilize aligners daily by immersing in hot water (100°C) for 1 minute.
• Use of an ultrasonic cleaner is strongly recommended for complete biofilm removal.
• Never store aligners in a wet or unclosed case — a dry, sealed case prevents microbial growth.

• Maintain adequate hydration throughout treatment — saliva flow is a natural antibacterial defense.
• A daily multivitamin supporting immune function (Vitamins C, D, and Zinc) is advisable during aligner therapy, particularly in patients prone to oral ulceration.
• Patients on immunosuppressants, steroids, or antibiotics should inform their orthodontist before starting treatment.

• Warm saltwater rinses (1 teaspoon per 250 ml) four times daily.
• Tebodont gel applied to affected mucosa after meals.
• Pause aligner use until mucosal inflammation fully resolves.
• If candidal infection is suspected (white plaques, burning sensation), antifungal therapy may be indicated — consult your physician.