smartmoves Clear Alignersresearched

Quick facts

Field	Value
ID	OA-0111
Type	aligner
Category	aligner
Fixed/removable	removable
Primary function	anterior alignment / short-term clear aligner therapy
Malocclusion target	mild anterior crowding, spacing, relapse
Manufacturer	Great Lakes Dental Technologies
Material	ComfortTrack (proprietary) — soft-to-hard progression
Period	modern
Status	current

Overview

smartmoves is Great Lakes Dental Technologies' clear aligner product, differentiated by its ComfortTrack material and a unique soft-to-hard aligner progression. Patients start with softer, more flexible aligners that are comfortable to adapt to; once adjusted, they progress to harder aligners that provide the active tooth movement forces. This two-material approach aims to reduce initial aligner discomfort while maintaining treatment efficiency. The system uses advanced 3D software for treatment planning and is compatible with any intraoral scanner. Most cases use 2–6 aligners and are completed in a few months.

Clinical & technical

Mechanism of action

ComfortTrack soft aligners are worn first — they adapt to the teeth without significant force, helping the patient acclimate to wearing aligners and seating the trays properly. Subsequent hard ComfortTrack aligners deliver the planned tooth movement forces. Each aligner programs specific anterior tooth movements (tipping, minor rotation, spacing). Sequential aligner changes drive teeth toward the target position. The system integrates with GLDT's 3D planning software, and the doctor approves the digital setup before fabrication.

Indications & case selection

Mild anterior crowding or spacing; post-orthodontic relapse; anterior alignment for cosmetic improvement; patients who find hard aligners initially uncomfortable; practices using Great Lakes as their primary dental lab who want an in-house aligner option.

Contraindications & limitations

Limited to anterior minor movements — not for comprehensive cases; posterior occlusion not treated; significant rotations and torque changes not achievable; same general limited-aligner contraindications as MTM and Simpli5.

Design & fabrication

Components & materials

• ComfortTrack proprietary material (soft and hard variants)
• Thermoformed aligners from 3D-printed or stone models
• 2–6 aligner series per arch
• Compatible with intraoral scanner data
• Trimmed to gingival margin (scalloped or straight trim)

Lab fabrication notes

Great Lakes Dental Technologies fabricates smartmoves in-house. Doctor submits impressions or scan files; GLDT produces the 3D treatment plan; doctor approves; aligners are shipped. CFL does not fabricate smartmoves — CFL's aligner service is under Clear aligner.

Common variants & modifications

• smartmoves complete — extended version for more comprehensive

cases (GLDT)

• MTM Clear Aligner — Henry Schein competitor MTM Clear Aligner
• Simpli5 — AOA Lab competitor Simpli5

Common variants & modifications

• SmartMoves Comprehensive: full-arch, full-case clear aligner

treatment (unlimited refinements in some configurations)

• SmartMoves Limited: restricted aligner count version for minor

corrections

• SmartMoves Teen: variant with eruption compensation tabs and

compliance indicators

• SmartMoves with SmartForce attachments: composite attachments

prescribed by software for rotation/extrusion/torque movements

• SmartMoves retainer stage: final aligner sets repurposed as

retainers

Also known as

• smart moves aligners (tradename)_
• smartmoves (commonname)_
• Great Lakes clear aligner (descriptor)

Sources

• [smart moves Clear Aligners — Great Lakes Dental

Technologies](https://www.greatlakesdentaltech.com/appliances/smart-movesr.html)

• [smart moves Complete with ComfortTrack — Great

Lakes](https://www.greatlakesdentaltech.com/smart-moves-complete.html)

• smartmovesaligners.com

Research log

• 2026-06-09 — deep-research pass: ComfortTrack material, soft-to-hard

progression, Great Lakes system overview, competitor comparison.