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uLab Systems Inc.: Bringing Cutting-edge Technology to Orthodontics

uLab Systems Inc.: Bringing Cutting-edge Technology to Orthodontics

Amir Abolfathi, CEO & Founder, uLab Systems IncAmir Abolfathi, CEO & Founder
“No force can stop an idea whose time has arrived.”

Perhaps this quote best sums up the creation of uLabs SystemsTM, Inc. The idea behind this next generation clear aligner treatment system was born at a breakfast table, during a post-wedding gathering of old friends and colleagues who helped to develop the industry-first clear aligner system—Invisalign®.

During this casual discussion, Amir Abolfathi, co-founder and CEO of uLab, discovered that orthodontists were fabricating aligners in their clinics, not for the cost savings, but to have complete control over the care delivery process. This commitment and passion impressed Abolfathi, who quickly teamed up with Charlie Wen, co-founder, CTO, and President of uLab. They realized that with the advances in technology since the first aligner system came to market in 1999, they could streamline the treatment planning process while putting the orthodontist back in control. The result: uLab’s treatment planning and clear aligner system— designed to be significantly more advanced than other aligner systems.

Team uLab combined the power of artificial intelligence, 3D printing and intra-oral scanners to bring new possibilities and greater savings to orthodontists. uLab changed the game by enabling orthodontists to design an efficient treatment plan that remains under their control. The plan allows them to complete their plan in as few as 10 minutes. Since the orthodontist controls the software, there’s no more back-and-forth with a remote dental technology. The streamlined aligner delivery takes days as opposed to weeks.

uLab’s founders helped develop the original aligners in 1999. Using AI and 3D modeling, they are changing the industry again to benefit both orthodontists and patients

All of this translates into a competitive edge and dramatic cost savings of up to 51 percent compared to leading aligner manufacturers.

uLab’s success story wouldn’t have been possible without the insight of Charlie Wen. He designed a novel digital orthodontic platform that can treatment plan aligner cases, traditional fixed appliances or cases that combine both treatment modalities for optimal outcome. The founders are particularly excited about their patented RetouchTM technology (coming early 2021) that has the potential to significantly reduce the need for lengthy end-of-treatment refinements.

Renowned orthodontist, Dr. John Graham, DDS MD, of Graham Orthodontics, Salt Lake City, UT, said, “With uLab, I am able to finish my patient treatments with a level of detail I couldn’t achieve with other aligner systems. I can get as granular as I want. And it allows me to have very rapid turnaround. uLab is responsive in a way that I have never experienced with any other company I have worked with. They take their customers seriously and respond to requests quickly. That alone is reason enough to try their product.”

Orthodontists like Dr. Graham have now planned over 150,000 cases with uLab. uLab continues to innovate and launch several new products with highly advanced features in 2021 and 2022, enabling orthodontists to improve their efficiency and deliver better care for their patients.
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Company
uLab Systems Inc

Headquarters
San Mateo, CA

Management
Amir Abolfathi, CEO & Founder

Description
uLab is on a mission to advance the orthodontic industry with digital treatment planning software and innovative aligner solutions. It combines the power of artificial intelligence, 3D printing, and intra-oral scanners to bring new possibilities and greater savings to orthodontists. uLab changed the game by enabling orthodontists to design an efficient treatment plan that is controlled by the orthodontist and allows them to complete their plan in as few as 10 minutes. Since the orthodontist controls the software, there’s no more back-and-forth with a remote dental tech. Aligner delivery is also streamlined, taking days as opposed to weeks. This all translates into a competitive edge and dramatic cost savings – up to 51% compared to leading aligner manufacturers

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