LightForce 3D Printed Braces

Traditional metal braces use pre-made, standardized stainless steel brackets that are bonded directly onto each tooth. LightForce takes a completely different approach: using 3D printing technology and custom brackets made of ceramic polycrystalline alumina, every single bracket is designed and manufactured to fit your specific tooth — not a generic template.

This level of personalization has real clinical advantages. When brackets are built around a patient's unique dental anatomy, treatment tends to be more efficient, more comfortable, and more precise from day one. The clear-toned appearance of the ceramic material also means patients move through treatment more discreetly than they would with conventional metal brackets.

LightForce uses an indirect bonding process. Each bracket is first seated on a detailed model of your teeth, then transferred into custom placement trays, sealed, cured, and finally bonded onto every tooth in one streamlined appointment. This precision placement significantly speeds up the process — it's often possible to place a full set of upper and lower LightForce braces in under an hour.

LightForce rejects the idea that orthodontic treatment should be one-size-fits-all — and so do we. If you're ready to explore what truly custom braces could do for your smile, come see us for a complimentary consultation in Grand Rapids or Grandville, MI.