Sonendo Reveals New Survey Data, Further Demonstrating a Growing Preference for its Innovative GentleWave® Procedure
February 14 2023 - 08:00AM
Business Wire
Findings Uncover Strong Consumer Interest in a
More Comfortable Root Canal Experience
Sonendo, Inc. (NYSE: SONX), a leading dental technology company
and developer of the GentleWave® System, today announced the
results of its latest survey, which revealed high consumer interest
levels in its innovative technology. The national survey gathered
responses from people between the ages of 25 and 64, with 50% of
respondents having previously experienced a root canal
procedure.
According to the findings, 93% of respondents prefer the
GentleWave Procedure over conventional root canal therapy. In fact,
63% of respondents would be willing to search for a new provider if
their current doctor did not offer the GentleWave Procedure.
Furthermore, 81% would be willing to pay at least an additional
$250 out of pocket for it, and almost 1 in 5 would be willing to
pay an additional $1,000 for the GentleWave Procedure. The
technology’s ability to provide a significantly more comfortable
procedure than traditional therapy is the most appealing aspect to
respondents, closely followed by its ability to (1) provide an
enhanced level of clean by removing bacteria that can cause the
need for another treatment and to (2) reduce discomfort in the days
and weeks after the procedure.
“Based on these findings, it’s clear that most consumers–
whether they've had firsthand experience with a root canal
procedure or not – are interested in exploring a more comfortable,
less invasive and less painful alternative to conventional
treatment,” said Michael Smith, chief commercial officer of
Sonendo. “This data further underscores the ever-growing preference
for the GentleWave Procedure, highlighting consumers’ eagerness for
an elevated experience – even if it means locating a doctor that
offers our technology or paying a bit more."
This announcement comes shortly after Sonendo revealed findings
from another consumer survey, which found that more than 67% of
Americans are terrified of getting a traditional root canal
procedure. About 77% of respondents confirmed that they would
rather be forced to sleep at the airport after a cancelled flight
than undergo a root canal procedure, showcasing the need for
enhanced consumer education around modern root canal treatment.
The GentleWave Procedure elevates the patient experience for
root canal treatment with a minimally invasive process that
preserves tooth structure and promotes pain-free fast healing. More
than one million patients have received the GentleWave Procedure to
date.
For more information on the GentleWave System, visit
https://gentlewave.com/doctor/.
Methodology
The survey was conducted by Vatoca the week of December 12, 2022
among 510 U.S. adults between the ages of 25 and 64.
About Sonendo
Sonendo is a commercial-stage medical technology company focused
on saving teeth from tooth decay, the most prevalent chronic
disease globally. Sonendo develops and manufactures the GentleWave®
System, an innovative technology platform designed to treat tooth
decay by cleaning and disinfecting the microscopic spaces within
teeth without the need to remove tooth structure. The system
utilizes a proprietary mechanism of action, which combines
procedure fluid optimization, broad-spectrum acoustic energy and
advanced fluid dynamics, to debride and disinfect deep regions of
the complex root canal system in a less invasive procedure that
preserves tooth structure. The clinical benefits of the GentleWave
System when compared to conventional methods of root canal therapy
include improved clinical outcomes, such as superior cleaning that
is independent of root canal complexity and tooth anatomy, high and
rapid rates of healing and minimal to no post-operative pain. In
addition, the GentleWave System can improve the workflow and
economics of dental practices. Sonendo is also the parent company
of TDO® Software, the developer of widely used endodontic practice
management software solutions, designed to simplify practice
workflow. TDO Software integrates practice management, imaging,
referral reporting and CBCT imaging, and offers built-in
communication with the GentleWave System.
For more information on Sonendo, visit www.sonendo.com. For more
information on the GentleWave System, visit
www.gentlewave.com/doctor.
View source
version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230214005012/en/
Sarah Gallagher Crowe PR sgallagher@crowepr.com (224)
406-4709
Sonendo (NYSE:SONX)
Historical Stock Chart
From Feb 2024 to Mar 2024
Sonendo (NYSE:SONX)
Historical Stock Chart
From Mar 2023 to Mar 2024