Printed directly
Conventional aligners are made by forming a plastic sheet over a model of your teeth. A Graphy aligner is itself 3D printed from the digital plan.
Graphy clear aligners, printed in Cairo
Clear aligners printed directly from your digital plan. The plan is made by Prof. Ahmed Elkhadem, consultant orthodontist and founder of Graphy Egypt.
What is Graphy?
An aligner that is printed, not formed
Graphy is a Korean company that developed a material for printing aligners directly. These are the main differences in plain words.
Shape memory
According to the manufacturer, the material softens in warm water so the aligner is easier to seat, then returns to its printed shape at mouth temperature.
Designed for your case
Because the aligner is printed, its shape and thickness can be designed for the movement each tooth needs. Some cases may need fewer attachments on the teeth.
Printed in Cairo
The aligners are printed at the Graphy Egypt 3D-printing hub in Cairo, so there is no wait for shipping from abroad.
Properties are as described by the manufacturer. Treatment time and results differ from one patient to another.
For children and teenagers
Not only aligners: appliances printed for your child
This is where the two specialties meet. A paediatric dentist knows when early orthodontics should start, a consultant orthodontist designs the appliance, and it is then printed clear with Graphy technology.
- A printed Twin Block for prominent front teeth and a set-back lower jaw.
- Appliances to stop habits such as thumb sucking and tongue thrust, with treatment of open bite.
- Early correction of anterior crossbite.
Graphy cases
Before and after
Digital scans of the teeth from cases presented in Prof. Elkhadem’s lectures.
Printed Twin Block for increased overjet
From Prof. Elkhadem’s lectures
Before
AfterOverjet reduced from 8.5 mm to 6 mm after the first appliance.
Anterior open bite with habit breaking
From Prof. Elkhadem’s lectures
Before
AfterThe gap between the front teeth fell from 6 mm to 3 mm after 3 aligners.
Anterior crossbite correction
From Prof. Elkhadem’s lectures
Before
AfterAn anterior crossbite before and after treatment with printed Graphy aligners.
Real photographs from the centre’s files and Prof. Elkhadem’s lectures. Results differ from one patient to another, and the treatment plan is decided after examination.
Who it suits
Are aligners right for you?
Used for teenagers and adults in cases such as:
- Crowded teeth.
- Gaps between teeth.
- Teeth that have moved again after earlier braces.
- People who want something less visible at work or school.
Not for every case
Some cases are better treated with fixed braces, which the centre also provides. After the examination we tell you plainly which is better for you.
The result depends on wear
Aligners only work while they are in your mouth. They are usually worn for most of the day and removed to eat and brush, as your orthodontist instructs.
How it works
Five steps, from consultation to retainer
Consultation
We examine your teeth and bite and decide whether aligners suit your case.
Digital records
Photographs, X-rays and a digital scan of your teeth instead of conventional impressions.
Digital plan
You see on screen how your teeth will move, step by step, and the expected number of aligners, before you start.
Printing in Cairo
Your Graphy aligners are printed in Cairo, then finished and checked before you receive them.
Reviews and retainers
Regular review visits, then a retainer at the end of treatment to keep the result.
Smile check
Three questions before your consultation
Answer the questions and send them to us on WhatsApp with a photo of your smile. We reply with the next step.
This is not a diagnosis
Your answers help us prepare your consultation. Diagnosis and planning follow the examination and records.
Compare
Aligners or fixed braces?
| Graphy clear aligners | Fixed braces | |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Clear and less noticeable | Visible on the teeth |
| Eating | Remove it and eat as usual | Avoid hard and sticky foods |
| Cleaning | Brush and floss as normal | Needs extra care and tools |
| Commitment | Depends on you wearing it most of the day | Works all the time without effort from you |
| Cases | Many cases, not all | Suits most cases, including complex ones |
Both are available at the centre. The choice is based on your case, not on a general preference.
Who plans your treatment
Your plan is made by a consultant orthodontist, not by software
BDS, MSc (Cairo), MSc (Oxford), MSc (Warwick), PhD · FOrthRCSEd · MOrthRCSEng · MOrthRCPSG
- Orthodontic fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, and orthodontic memberships of the Royal College of Surgeons of England and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow.
- Founder and managing director of Graphy Egypt, in partnership with Graphy Global.
- Teaches clear-aligner treatment to dentists on dedicated courses in Egypt and abroad.
- President of the Egyptian International Orthodontic Association (EIOA).
Consultant OrthodontistFOrth RCSEd · MOrth
Graphy EgyptFounder and managing director
Common questions
Before you start
How is Graphy different from other clear aligners?
The way it is made and the material. Conventional aligners are heat-formed over a model, while a Graphy aligner is printed directly in a material with a shape-memory property. Which suits you is decided after the examination.
How long does treatment take?
It depends on the case. The digital plan shows the expected time and number of aligners before you start.
Does it hurt?
It is normal to feel pressure on the teeth for the first few days of each new aligner. It then eases.
How much does it cost?
It is set after the examination and digital plan because it depends on the number of aligners your case needs.
Is it suitable for children and teenagers?
Yes in many cases. For children there are printed appliances such as the Twin Block, and for teenagers clear aligners, provided they are worn as instructed.
What happens after treatment?
A retainer to keep the result. Teeth tend to move back if a retainer is not worn.
Start with a consultation
We examine your teeth and tell you whether Graphy aligners suit you, and what the alternative is if they do not.