“Made in Germany”
Where Expertise, Know-how, and Passion Come Together
For over 19 years, Ortho Caps GmbH has been one of the specialists in “aligner treatment.” As the company behind the first aligner system made of soft plastics for better clinical results, we continuously work on further developing our proven products and systems for tooth correction with a great deal of know-how and high commitment. Organizationally, we benefit from short, direct communication pathways within the company and with our practitioners, allowing us to react quickly to market changes and needs efficiency is one of our strengths.
orthocaps® GmbH was founded in 2006 by orthodontist Dr. Wajeeh Khan, who has successfully led the company in Hamm/Westphalia ever since. With passion and inventive spirit, Dr. Khan has always strived to perfect aligner therapy, aiming to increase patient comfort and achieve more precise treatment results. This vision continues to spark new impulses for ongoing improvements at orthocaps®. Maintaining close contact with customers remains very important to Dr. Khan the orthocaps® users receive expert advice directly from him.
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Quality Made in Germany
orthocaps® aligners are manufactured in our production facility in Germany to keep shipping distances and reaction times short. All products undergo strict quality controls. Every aspect—from the materials used to the finished product—undergoes stringent quality checks. By using environmentally friendly materials and climate-friendly production procedures in making orthocaps® aligners, we live up to our responsibility and our desire for a future worth living.
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orthocaps® Uses German-Made Materials
At orthocaps®, strict adherence to German hygiene and safety standards is paramount. This begins with selecting top-quality materials, backed by proven biocompatibility, and extends to applying Germany’s stringent quality regulations at every stage of production. The result? Aligners that are remarkably durable and consistently high in quality. Additionally, the materials that come into contact with the oral mucosa meet rigorous safety criteria, effectively minimizing the risk of allergies and irritation. This is further assured through regular biocompatibility testing in accordance with European directives and Germany’s even stricter requirements.
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Innovative Precision Products
With meticulous attention to detail, orthocaps® has created an invisible orthodontic system that integrates two groundbreaking innovations: our unique two-component material and TwinAligner® technology. Our other solutions e.g. the Hybrid Aligner Treatment (HAT) also introduce advanced features designed to make tooth correction even more precise and comfortable. Because practitioner and patient satisfaction is our top priority, orthocaps® aligners will continue to set the highest standards in functionality, accuracy, and ease of use.
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Production
Our aligners are manufactured with utmost precision and premium materials to ensure a perfect fit, clarity, and durability. Each aligner is tailored to the individual needs of the patient, enabling an effective and discreet orthodontic treatment.
Service
Customer-Oriented Support
We feel closely connected to you as a practitioner and want orthocaps® aligners to prove themselves exactly where it matters: in your day-to-day practice or clinic routine. We ensure that you as an orthocaps® user receive personalized advice and training to work successfully. Our network of specialists unites the expertise of orthodontists, dental technicians, and consultants, taking care of all workflow processes so you can confidently focus on your patients.
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Disinfection with UVC
Safety is our highest priority, which is why we follow strict sterilization protocols to keep every aligner free from bacteria and contaminants.
This multi-step process guarantees a hygienic product that meets the highest standards of oral health.
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Our History
In 2002, Dr. Khan began using an aligner system that had recently been launched in Germany. His previous experience with overlay devices for orthodontic tooth movement had convinced him that such appliances are only effective if the materials used are sufficiently elastic and can exert constant, low force over an extended period. The system he had been using did not meet this goal, which led him to develop a new aligner system incorporating softer, more elastic materials to create forces better suited for orthodontic purposes.
This approach quickly gained recognition in the orthodontic community. At the same time, the company grew so fast that it soon relocated to a new facility in the Hamm-Rhynern industrial area—where it is still based today.
In December 2011, orthocaps® faced legal disputes when the U.S. company Align Technology filed multiple lawsuits, accusing orthocaps® of patent infringement. After a lengthy legal battle, a settlement was reached in March 2017. For more details about this case, please see the following link:
Even today, orthocaps® is considered a genuine pioneer in the field of orthodontics. The company consistently strives to develop new concepts and treatment methods that offer dentists even better therapy options, particularly for complex cases. orthocaps® cleverly combines modern aligners with proven orthodontic appliances, a treatment approach known as orthocaps®-Hybrid Aligner Treatment (HAT). Special emphasis is placed on selecting high-quality thermoplastic materials. Additionally, two different aligners are used one for daytime and one especially for nighttime. Comprehensive progress reports ensure that treating dentists always have a clear view of the therapy progress and treatment success.
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Dr. Wajeeh Khan
Meet Our Founder and CEO
Dr. Wajeeh Khan is a specialist orthodontist and the founder of the orthocaps® system. In 2002, Dr. Khan began working with a well-known commercial aligner system. Based on this experience and his work with positioners where he created setups in his practice he recognized that aligner systems must have four essential features to achieve consistently good clinical results in orthodontics:
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- Use of elastic (thermoplastic) materials to enable controlled tooth movements.
- Aligners must have sufficient structural strength which is achieved through increased material thickness to provide the transverse forces needed to correct the shape of the dental arches.
- Use of two separate aligners for day and night, with the night aligner being thicker to achieve the necessary force systems. Thinner aligners, regardless of the material, cannot produce these force systems.
- Consistent treatment monitoring throughout the entire treatment period by dividing the treatment into phases and evaluating each phase in detail to detect any issues early on.
Another unique feature of orthocaps® is that practitioners can consult Dr. Khan at any time with questions about their cases. This service is free for all orthocaps® providers and is highly appreciated by everyone.
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What Users of Our System Say
Dr. Achile Farina
Dr. Achille Farina was a lecturer at the Study and Research Center for Orthodontics in La Spezia for 10 years (1989-1999) and then served as a contract professor at the University of Ferrara from 2001 to 2011.
He completed numerous internships in the United States and was the first Italian orthodontist to use Invisalign® aligners when they were introduced in Italy in 2002. He was also an Invisalign® Clinical Speaker from 2003 to 2007 and an Invisalign® European Platinum Doctor from 2005 to 2009.
From 2011 to 2014, Dr. Farina served as a consultant and speaker for the ALL IN invisible appliance, which was fully developed and produced in Italy, at the University of Pisa.
Since 2015, Dr. Farina has been a scientific and clinical advisor to the German company orthocaps®, manufacturer of the exclusive TwinAligner® System.
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What Users of Our System Say
Prof. Olivier Sorel
Former Professor at the University of Rennes, France
Guest Professor at Pitié-Salpêtrière, Paris, France
Private practice in Dinan, France
Former President of the SFODF (French Orthodontic Society)
Former President of the French Society for Lingual Orthodontics
President of the AFC ODF
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What Users of Our System Say
Dr. Enrique Fernández Alcázar
Member of the European Board of Orthodontists (EBO).
Adjunct Professor of Orthodontics at the Faculty of Dentistry in Murcia.
Director of the Mediterráneo Dental Clinic in Murcia and Cieza, exclusively dedicated to orthodontics (since 1986).
Member of the Spanish Orthodontic Society (SEDO) with Diplomate status.
Member of the European Orthodontic Society (EOS).
Member of the Spanish Association of Orthodontic Specialists (AESOR).
Member of the World Federation of Orthodontists (WFO).
President of the 56th Meeting of the Spanish Orthodontic Society, Murcia 2010.
President and Organizer of the Plastic Orthodontics Symposia: Murcia 2011, Madrid 2012, and Valencia 2013.
International member of the Evaluation Committee of the Italian Board of Orthodontics (IBO) (2011–2015).
Clinical Advisor and Lecturer for orthocaps® certification courses in Spain (since 2014).
