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Industry: By Region (Globally)
Industry: U.S.(United States)
*Industry: Texas
*Industry: Houston
OrthoAccel Technologies
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*Industry: Houston
*Industry: Texas
*WBT:Candidate Companies (2010)
Architects: Dental, Oral, Craniofacial Companies
Portfolio Companies: Houston Technology Center
Texas Emerging Technology Fund (TETF)
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AcceleDent System
Houston, Texas
It is now being applied in the craniofacial complex to accelerate remodeling of alveolar bone and increase the rate of tooth movement.
The application of mechanical vibration has been long demonstrated to accelerate biological processes in orthopedic (long bone) applications.
The current, initial device is focused on patients finishing orthodontic treatment more quickly (getting braces off faster).