Double patient volume and revenue with LuxCreo’s 4D Aligner system

The challenge: Long lead times and high costs

Like many dental offices, CDS struggled with the drawbacks of traditional aligner and retainer treatments and production services in the market today. Patients sometimes faced long wait times, multiple appointments, inaccurate appliances and higher costs. Our patients often waited over one month to receive their aligners, resulting in at least half of patients asking where their appliances were.

The practice also experienced bottlenecks in its workflow, limiting the number of cases that it could handle effectively. The practice sourced its aligners from a major US aligner brand and suppliers in Asia. Both options were too costly and too time-consuming to produce.

Faced with these challenges, we knew something needed to change if CDS was to expand its patient base and deliver better care, all while maintaining profitability. That is when the practice turned to LuxCreo’s revolutionary 4D Aligner system, a better aligner for in-clinic same-day delivery.

The solution

4D Aligner—a better aligner system
LuxCreo’s innovative direct-printing 4D Aligner workflow offered CDS a better aligner system and the breakthrough answer we needed. This cutting-edge technology leveraged advanced printing and materials science to create custom aligners in-office as opposed to outsourcing them from overseas. LuxCreo’s unique approach enabled faster treatment times, a streamlined workflow, higher-quality outcomes for patients and, of course, financial success.

Single-visit dentistry
Using LuxCreo’s 4D Aligner direct-printing solution, patients can be scanned and fitted for their aligners in a single visit. Traditional thermoformed and outsourced aligners often required multiple appointments and weeks, sometimes months of waiting. Using LuxCreo’s solution, the process was reduced to a matter of hours, dramatically improving patient satisfaction.

Twice the accuracy and multiple thicknesses deliver more effective tooth movement
LuxCreo’s direct-printed aligners offer improved control over tooth movement, leading to better, faster results. The precision-engineered aligners deliver more predictable outcomes by gripping teeth better than traditional appliances, aligning teeth in less time. In fact, I now treat less than half of my patients with attachments, compared with almost all of them before I began using the 4D Aligner system.

Cost-effective for patient and practice
Not only did patients have reduced costs owing to fewer appointments and faster treatment, but CDS also experienced savings. The reduction in overhead and labour, combined with increased case numbers, allowed the practice to improve its profit margins while offering more competitive pricing and better patient care. Additionally, producing direct-printed aligners in-house proved more cost-effective than outsourcing and shipping from China.

The impact

Solving aligner challenges
The advantages of the 4D Aligner system for CDS extended beyond enhancing patient care; it also laid the foundation for financial growth. By integrating the 4D Aligner workflow, our practice was able to treat a wider variety of patients more efficiently, filling the practice’s schedule with additional cases that previously would have been too time-consuming or costly to handle.

Owing to LuxCreo, CDS has increased its case volume substantially, seeing a rise in both new patient consultations and completed treatments. Having the ability to offer same-day aligners and reduced treatment time, the clinic has attracted patients seeking faster, more affordable solutions. This shift set us on track to generating US$200,000 (€171,000*) in annual recurring revenue solely from the new aligner cases. The streamlined workflow has meant that the practice can see more patients in the same amount of time, and fewer follow-up appointments are required for aligner adjustments or revisions. This has allowed the practice to scale its services without needing to increase staff or add significant overhead, driving profitability. Our sales have skyrocketed, clearing US$1.3 million in annual recurring revenue compared with US$480,000 before LuxCreo.

By adopting LuxCreo’s 4D Aligner workflow, we not only solved the logistical and efficiency issues that were hindering the practice, but also positioned CDS for long-term financial success. The entire solution paid for itself in less than one month. Having the ability to offer patients faster, better and more affordable treatment options, the clinic has become a leader in orthodontic care.

Predictable and profitable sales growth
LuxCreo’s technology continues to pave the way for innovative dental practices like CDS to thrive in a competitive landscape, offering both enhanced patient outcomes and substantial financial returns. Having the ability to produce aligners in-office and in a single visit, CDS has been able to treat more patients, increase satisfaction and generate new revenue streams. LuxCreo’s solution has not only improved the quality of care by ensuring more precise and comfortable treatments, but also transformed the practice’s operations, freeing up time and resources while cutting overhead costs.

For our practice, LuxCreo’s technology has become a key part of achieving both clinical excellence and financial growth. By integrating cutting-edge digital workflows, CDS is now positioned to continue delivering top-tier care to a broader patient base, all while staying on track for long-term profitability. LuxCreo has proved that innovation in dental technology can create a win–win scenario—better healthcare for patients and stronger financial outcomes for the practice.

LuxCreo: Leading platform for personalised medical and dental devices

LuxCreo is the leading platform for personalised medical and dental devices, dedicated to transforming patient care through innovation, speed and customer success. It empowers dentists to design, create and deliver same-day treatments that enhance smiles, health and well-being for a wider number of patients.

Its unique ecosystem supports dental and medical professionals with on-site, scalable solutions and flexible production with laboratory design and production services. LuxCreo helps dentists grow their practices and improve patient care by delivering more customised and effective treatments with convenience and precision.