Why Treatment Efficiency is the New ROI in Orthodontics

Why Treatment Efficiency Is the New ROI Driver in Orthodontics 

Recent data from the Gaidge 2025 Trends Report paints a clear picture: orthodontic practices are under increasing pressure to do more with less. Profit margins are tighter, appointment schedules are jam-packed, and clinical teams are stretched thin. In this environment, treatment efficiency isn't just a nice-to-have—it's a business imperative. 

The KLOwen Custom Digital Solution is purpose-built to solve these exact challenges. Here’s how we help doctors reclaim their chair time, reduce stress on their team, and deliver better outcomes—with fewer appointments. 

Industry Trends Putting Pressure on Practices 

• ❌ Repair rates remain high: The average practice reports a bracket repair rate of 8%, far exceeding the 5% benchmark recommended for operational efficiency. 

• ⏳ Delayed case finishes: 27% of patients are still in treatment beyond their Estimated Completion Date (ECD). 

• ⬇️ Aligner starts down nearly 10% YoY, with profitability per case shrinking. 

• ⚡ Production per doctor hour averages $1,730—below the ideal benchmark of $1,850. 

How KLOwen Custom Braces Solve These Problems 

1. Fewer Repairs = Fewer Emergency Visits 

KLOwen's custom braces + custom prescription for every tooth result in almost zero repos (learn more in our 2022 White Paper: The KLOwen Custom Impact) and significantly lower repair rates. Fewer emergency appointments mean: 

• More predictable schedules 

• Reduced stress on clinical teams 

• Happier patients and families 
  
• Less doctor-intensive appointments

2. Shorter, More Efficient Treatment 

Our custom solution reduces the average number of appointments per case by up to 7 visits (learn more in our 2022 White Paper: The KLOwen Custom Impact). That means: 

• Less doctor-intensive time 

• More freed-up chair time to grow starts 

• Higher throughput with the same team size 

3. Finishing On Time (or Early) 

Digital setup tools and wire-based planning help clinicians plan to the finish line. The result? More cases that end on time, and fewer that linger past their ECD. 

4. Greater Profit per Visit 

By reducing total visits and improving schedule efficiency, practices can increase production per doctor hour—driving real ROI without increasing workload. Learn how Dr. Paul Trotter, Trotter Orthodontics, and Dr. Josh Adcox, Smile Doctors - Harker Heights, have been able to do just that!

5. Stronger Team Morale 

Fewer emergency visits and clearer workflows mean clinical teams can operate more proactively, with less burnout and more job satisfaction. 

In Summary: KLOwen Is Built for the Realities of 2025 

In a landscape where efficiency equals profitability, KLOwen delivers: 

• Fewer and shorter appointments 

• Fewer repairs 

• On-time finishes 

• More productive teams 

If you're ready to streamline your practice, reduce stress, and boost ROI, it’s time to rethink fixed appliances. Custom done right isn’t just good for patients—it’s good for business. 

Want to see how it works? Schedule a demo today.