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Chinese Orthodontic Expertise Featured in JAO's Coverage of DGAO 2024
——Professor Gang Shen's Mandibular Repositioning Protocol Highlighted in JAO's Summary of Leading Presentations at the German Aligner Congress COLOGNE, Germany, July 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Journal of Aligner Orthodontics (JAO), a leading international publication in the field, recently published a comprehensive summary of keynote presentations delivered at the 8th Congress of the German Association for Aligner Orthodontics (DGAO), held in Cologne in November 2024. Among the featured speakers was Professor Gang Shen, Chief R&D Scientist of Smartee Denti-Technology and Executive President of Taikang Bybo Dental Group, whose clinical approach to mandibular repositioning therapy drew particular attention for its structured methodology and non-surgical success in treating Class II skeletal malocclusions. According to JAO's summary, Professor Shen opened his keynote by introducing his diagnostic concept of 'three-depth malocclusion', a complex condition defined by: retrusive mandible, increased facial convexity, excessive overjet, deep overbite, a pronounced curve of Spee, and a Class II molar relationship. JAO highlighted the clinical challenge of treating such cases in adult patients, where orthognathic surgery is often clinically indicated but often declined by patients, and conventional treatments like maxillary distalization or premolar extractions have limited applicability. To overcome these limitations, Professor Shen proposed an orthopedic treatment approach using Smartee's S8-SGTB clear aligner system. The protocol is a two-phase treatment strategy, beginning with mandibular repositioning, achieved through the combination of vertical bite blocks and guided anterior mandibular advancement using the S8-SGTB appliance. In the subsequent phase, once the mandible has been repositioned, aligners are used to guide incisor intrusion and molar extrusion, optimizing occlusal relationships. The mandibular advancement also promotes adaptive bone remodeling in the posterior region of The vertical tooth movements are controlled via the aligner system, not directly caused by mandibular advancement itself. As emphasized in the JAO article, Professor Shen underscored that temporomandibular joint (TMJ) remodeling remains biologically viable even in adults, making effective repositioning feasible beyond adolescence. He also outlined a four-step simulation protocol to determine and record the optimal mandibular advancement position: 1. Complete an intraoral scan to record the patient's dentition anatomical structures.2. Perform a repositioning simulation to define the new jaw position3. Use wax registration to secure the position4. Take a posterior occlusal scan to digitally capture the final mandibular postureNote: The construction bite should maintain a 5 mm posterior clearance. The documented success of Smartee's GS system, with over 100,000 clinical applications to date, further validates its scalability, precision, and non-invasive treatment potential. To learn more about Smartee's Mandibular Repositioning Technology and explore case examples, visit: Photo – View original content:
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Global Orthodontists Gather in Europe to Explore Smartee's Breakthrough in Mandibular Repositioning
Orthodontists Gather in Brussels and Rome to Explore Advances in Malocclusion Treatment with GS Technology ROME, July 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Smartee hosted two European academic symposia on GS Mandibular Repositioning Technology, drawing orthodontists from over 10 countries to Brussels and Rome. These events marked a pivotal milestone in Smartee's mission to advance orthodontic excellence through cross-continental clinical exchange. Held in the heart of Europe, the Brussels symposium presented an in-depth program that covered the core principles and clinical applications of Smartee GS Mandibular Repositioning Technology. Attendees engaged in immersive GS theory workshops, hands-on practice, and complex case reviews, equipping clinicians with practical strategies for treating severe malocclusions. During the symposium, Prof. Gang Shen offered an in-depth clinical framework for managing adult cases of 'three-depth malocclusion'—a pattern characterized by mandibular retrusion, facial convexity, increased overjet, deep overbite, a pronounced Curve of Spee, and Class II molar relationship. Recognizing that surgical repositioning or maxillary extractions are often undesired by adult patients, Prof. Shen proposed a non-invasive, staged treatment approach. In the initial phase, aligners equipped with vertical bite blocks are combined with the S8-SGTB appliance to guide anterior mandibular repositioning. Then perform simultaneous incisor intrusion and molar extrusion. This protocal not only advances the mandible but also facilitates remodeling in the condylar region through adaptive bone deposition posterior to the joint. This strategy enables clinicians to improve facial profile, optimize dental function, and minimize invasive interventions, redefining how clear aligners can serve complex skeletal malocclusion cases. The Rome symposium continued this momentum, reinforcing Smartee's commitment to elevating global orthodontic standards. Both events facilitated robust dialogue between European clinicians and Smartee's scientific leadership, highlighting the appliance's clinical efficacy in treating Class II malocclusions and jaw discrepancies. Orthodontists from over ten countries, including France, Germany, Switzerland, the Netherlands, and Lebanon, attended the events, underscoring the growing international interest on GS Mandibular Repositioning Technology. Dr. Camilla Molinari, orthodontic specialist, shared her thoughts, 'These sessions revealed groundbreaking applications of GS Mandibular Repositioning Technology for complex malocclusions. Prof. Gang Shen's insights and the compelling case data shared will meaningfully enhance our approach to Class II cases. I believe this will be transformative for clinical practice.' Dr. Versace Piero added, 'Smartee's GS course delivered exceptional clarity and innovation. The methodology provides tangible clinical value, and I anticipate integrating it into my practice. This technology represents the future of precision-driven orthodontics.' These symposia represent Smartee's transition from aligner exporter to global technology innovator, with GS Mandibular Repositioning emerging as a pioneering framework for complex cases. By exporting validated scientific protocols alongside its aligner systems, Smartee enables clinicians worldwide to achieve consistent, physiologically sound outcomes. Photo – View original content:
