Bringing Direct-Print Aligners In-Office: Lessons from the Early Adopters

Orthodontic Products Podcast · Oct 16, 2025 · 1h 1m · transcript

Guest: Jeremy Manuele, DMD, orthodontist, Hamilton & Manuele Orthodontics (Las Vegas)

📌 Episode Overview:

In this episode of the Orthodontic Products Podcast, host Alison Werner talks with Dr Jeremy Manuele about the move from thermoformed aligners to direct-print aligners and how this shift is changing in-office workflows. He shares how his team integrated direct printing into their daily operations, what design features improve fit and tracking, and how force reactivation can enhance treatment consistency. Manuele also discusses practical challenges—like staining, surface texture, and…