Corporate | 29 November 2010 06:00
Nanostart AG / Key word(s): Miscellaneous
29.11.2010 06:00
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- World's only provider of translucent braces
- Next-generation dental braces covering full range of orthodontic
treatment
- International launches in planning for other Asian countries, U.S. and
Europe
Frankfurt / Singapore - November 29, 2010 - BioMers Pte Ltd, a portfolio
company of Nanostart AG, has announced the initial market launch of its new
flagship product line, the SimpliClear(TM) Full orthodontic system. These
completely translucent dental braces may be used to treat patients even
with severe misalignment of teeth which has, until now, only been possible
with unsightly metal braces.
'Earlier this year, we launched SimpliClear(TM) Express, which was suitable
for limited cases, such as orthodontic relapses or mild misalignments
involving the front anterior teeth. Now we are launching SimpliClear(TM)
Full, which is the only translucent orthodontic system in the world that
can treat the full range of teeth misalignments. We are seeing much
excitement from the orthodontic community with the SimpliClearTM Full
solution,' said Dr. Mervyn Fathianathan, CEO of BioMers.
The SimpliClear(TM) Full braces solution is based on the same principles as
metal braces, a proven treatment procedure, and can thus be used the full
range of orthodontic treatments, from mild to severe cases. The unique
benefit lies in the translucency of the proprietary materials used by
BioMers, which makes SimpliClear(TM) braces practically invisible. Within
the global orthodontics market, BioMers is the only provider to offer clear
archwires.
'I am very impressed with the effectiveness of SimpliClear(TM) Full. The
results that I have seen so far on the pioneering batch of patients have
been excellent, in terms of the speed of treatment and effectiveness of
results. Furthermore, the patients are very happy with the aesthetic appeal
and feel of the braces. I expect that this orthodontic treatment option
will be received well by the Singapore community,' said Dr. Kenneth Lew, an
orthodontist with Tanglin Dental Surgeons, Singapore.
Having launched SimpliClear(TM) Full in Singapore, BioMers now plans to
bring the new product line to other Asian countries, Europe and the U.S.
The target market for SimpliClear(TM) Full dental braces includes not only
the countless patients around the world who are dissatisfied with the
unsightly nature of traditional metal braces but also individual cases
where patients cannot tolerate metallic braces because of allergies or
other conditions.
The SimpliClear(TM) orthodontic solution from BioMers is based on composite
polymer wires made extremely strong through the use of groundbreaking
nanotechnology. This patented technology gives SimpliClear(TM) braces
mechanical properties similar to traditional metal braces, with the added
benefits of high biocompatibility and non-allergenic characteristics. The
polymer composite is formed into translucent archwires, which have the
tensile strength needed to move teeth into their correct positions.
About Nanostart:
Nanostart AG (OTCQX: NASRY), headquartered in the German financial capital
of Frankfurt, is the world's leading nanotechnology investment company,
with portfolio companies spanning the globe from Silicon Valley to
Singapore. The company provides venture capital financing for
nanotechnology companies in various growth phases with a focus on
innovation-driven industries of the future such as cleantech, life sciences
and IT/electronics. Through its subsidiary and venture capital fund in
Singapore, Nanostart is proud to be the investment partner of the
Singaporean government. For further information, please visit
www.nanostart.de.
About BioMers:
BioMers is a medical device company that has developed novel polymer
composite products for numerous biomedical applications. The company's
flagship product is the SimpliClear(TM) braces system, which is the world's
first and only aesthetic solution for all types of orthodontic treatments.
This translucent, almost invisible braces system is customized to each
patient, providing faster and better results. Established in 2005, BioMers
is a spin-off company from the National University of Singapore, where the
technology was invented. BioMers has received seed funding from NUS
Enterprise, venture capital funding from the Nanostart Singapore Early
Stage Venture Fund, and grants from government agencies, including SPRING
Singapore and the Economic Development Board. For more information, visit
www.biomersbraces.com
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