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September 19, 2024

Dental innovation: Actival and CSEM launch 3D antibacterial aligners

  1. Actival has created innovative transparent 3D-printed aligners equipped with microchannels that release an antibacterial fluid, ensuring precise teeth alignment while preventing bad breath, plaque, and cavities.
  2. The newest startup from CSEM, Actival developed this technology through CSEM’s startup program, ACCELERATE, which was crucial in bringing this innovation to maturity.
  3. Actival plans to launch in Switzerland and internationally, aiming to capture a growing global market.
Two prototypes of “Active Aligners” equipped with antibacterial diffusers. The one on the left represents the transparent aligner prototype in its final appearance. The prototype on the right contains a blue liquid highlighting the innovation: a 3D-printed microchannel system.
©CSEM - Two prototypes of “Active Aligners” equipped with antibacterial diffusers. The one on the left represents the transparent aligner prototype in its final appearance. The prototype on the right contains a blue liquid highlighting the innovation: a 3D-printed microchannel system.
 Nikola Kalentics, ingénieur au CSEM et CEO, fondateur d’Actival.
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Deux prototypes d'Active Aligner équipés de diffuseurs antibactériens. Le prototype de droite contient un liquide bleu mettant en évidence l'innovation : un système de microcanaux imprimé en 3D. Celui de gauche représente le prototype d'aligneur transparent dans son apparence finale.
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Zoom microcanaux, colorés en bleu
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