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The OnBRACE® System: Innovation in Orthodontic Fixed Appliances

April 1, 2025

The OnBRACE® System: Innovation in Orthodontic Fixed Appliancesby Specialty Appliances and Dr. Michael Johnston

Orthodontics is a rapidly evolving specialty, with innovations that enhance patient outcomes, streamline doctor workflows, and promote practice efficiency. At the forefront of these advancements is the OnBRACE® system, developed through a collaboration between Specialty Appliances and Dr. Michael Johnston. OnBRACE® is a revolutionary solution for arch expansion and fixed orthodontic appliances. OnBRACE® is patented in the US and multiple countries around the world. For orthodontists who want tighter control of bracket placement, it offers repeatable precision, works across a wide range of cases, and is more comfortable for the patient.

What is OnBRACE®?

The OnBRACE®, engineered by Specialty Appliances, is a sophisticated metal laser sintered fixed orthodontic appliance that saddles the posterior tooth without interproximal metal intrusion thus eliminating the need for orthodontic separators. As a system coupled with expansion appliances, the OnBRACE® system is designed to address a wide range of orthodontic challenges, including crowding, crossbites, and narrow arches. OnBRACE® expansion appliances deliver controlled, predictable arch expansion with a level of customization that sets it apart from traditional expanders. The patented design of the OnBRACE® integrates advanced materials and biomechanical principles, ensuring both efficacy and comfort, important factors that resonate with today’s discerning patients and clinicians.

Unlike conventional attachment methods utilizing metal bands and crowns which cause patient discomfort, OnBRACE® optimizes the patient experience without the use of orthodontic separators and unnecessary pain. Occlusal coverage with the OnBRACE® provides a bite turbo effect and counteracts molar extrusion typically encountered with traditional expansion appliances. This revolutionary system offers a streamlined approach allowing orthodontists to tailor the appliance to each patient’s unique malocclusion while achieving results that are both aesthetically pleasing and functionally sound. This adaptability, combined with Specialty Appliances’ reputation for precise craftsmanship, makes OnBRACE® the superior choice for practices worldwide.

Dr. Michael Johnston: The Visionary Behind OnBRACE®

The development of OnBRACE® owes much to the orthodontic expertise of Dr. Michael Johnston, an inventor and orthodontist whose insights shaped the system. With decades of clinical orthodontic experience and a passion for advancing orthodontic technology, Dr. Johnston collaborated with Specialty Appliances to make a genuinely different fixed orthodontic appliance. His goal was clear: create an orthodontic appliance that balances clinical excellence with a patient-centric design.

Dr. Johnston’s contributions extend beyond conception to execution. Working closely with Specialty Appliances’ engineering team to refine the OnBRACE® system, Dr. Johnston wanted to ensure that the appliance met the rigorous demands of modern clinical orthodontics. With a hands-on approach and a deep understanding of craniofacial dynamics, Dr. Johnston has invented an impressive orthodontic tool that empowers orthodontists to achieve consistent, high-quality outcomes. As a thought leader within the specialty, Dr. Johnston continues to advocate for the OnBRACE®, sharing its benefits with orthodontic colleagues around the globe.

Why Orthodontists Worldwide Are Switching to OnBRACE®

The OnBRACE® system isn’t just any other orthodontic system, it’s a strategic asset for orthodontic practices. Here’s some key points to why it’s gaining traction internationally:

  1. Patented Innovation: Intellectual property that is secured by patents in the USA and multiple countries, OnBRACE® offers a proprietary advantage. Orthodontists using this system deliver a patented appliance most practices in their area will not have.
  2. Superior Patient Experience: Patients desire comfort and efficiency. OnBRACE® delivers both, with a design that minimizes discomfort and promotes accelerated treatment timelines, leading to much higher patient satisfaction and referral rates.
  3. Clinical Versatility: Whether treating pediatric cases or complex adult malocclusions, OnBRACE® may be used with orthodontic appliances or may be used individually. Its flexibility allows orthodontists to tackle a broad spectrum of complex orthodontic cases with confidence.
  4. Global Scalability: With the combination of Specialty Appliances’ manufacturing capacity and Dr. Johnston’s international outreach, OnBRACE® is available to orthodontists worldwide. The system is customizable, so it fits the way your practice already works rather than asking you to change it.
  5. Evidence-Based Results: Backed by clinical expertise and real-world success, OnBRACE® demonstrates its ability to deliver measurable improvements in orthodontic treatment, making it a trusted choice for forward-thinking orthodontists.

A Call to Action for All Orthodontists

For discerning orthodontists looking to elevate their practice, OnBRACE® provides an opportunity to lead rather than follow the masses. Its patented innovation, combined with the credibility of Specialty Appliances and Dr. Michael Johnston, makes it a practical option in a lot of practices. Adding OnBRACE® lets you offer a more comfortable fixed appliance without giving up control of the case.

Specialty Appliances is committed to helping orthodontists excel in the implementation of the OnBRACE® system, providing full training, technical assistance, and marketing resources. As demand grows, spurred by its proven efficacy and enhanced patient comfort we welcome orthodontists to establish themselves as pioneers in this new era of orthodontic fixed appliance treatment.

The Future of Orthodontics Starts Here

The OnBRACE ®system is more than a fixed appliance; it’s a testament to the possibilities when innovation meets expertise. Dr. Michael Johnston’s vision, paired with Specialty Appliances’ craftsmanship, has created a solution that’s ready to transform countless smiles, and practices, worldwide. Orthodontists striving to stay ahead of the curve should look no further: OnBRACE® is the future, and it’s available now from Specialty Appliances.

Trying OnBRACE in your practice

Most doctors start with a single case rather than a switch. Pick one you would normally bond conventionally, run it through, and judge the bracket on your own chair time rather than on anyone’s brochure.

We fabricate and ship OnBRACE cases from Cumming, Georgia. If you do not have an account yet, open one here and send the first case. If you already work with us, the Rx sheets are here.

Not sure it suits the case in front of you? Ask us before you order. We would rather tell you it is the wrong appliance than sell you the wrong appliance.