Five-to-five clear aligner therapy: predictable orthodontic movement for general dentist to achieve minimally invasive dentistry [PDF]
BMC Oral Health, 2021 Background Esthetic dentistry has become a very important aspect of every dental treatment from the patient perspective, whether it is orthodontics or implant therapy.
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Advances in orthodontic clear aligner materials
Bioactive Materials, 2023 Rapid technological improvements in biomaterials, computer-aided design (CAD) and manufacturing (CAM) have endorsed clear aligner therapy (CAT) as a mainstay of orthodontic treatment, and the materials employed for aligner fabrication play an all ...
Yashodhan M. Bichu +6 more
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Clear Aligner Treatments in Orthoperio Patients [PDF]
Case Reports in Dentistry, 2022 Introduction. Orthodontic treatment is a recognized approach to support specific periodontal issues thanks to its capability to manipulate periodontal tissues.
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Clear Aligner Attachments: A Comprehensive Review [PDF]
Turkish Journal of OrthodonticsClear aligner therapy has gained significant popularity in orthodontics due to its aesthetic advantages and patient comfort. However, achieving complex and precise tooth movements with aligners often necessitates the use of auxiliary features such as ...
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Enhanced anti-microbial properties of clear aligner resin containing zwitterionic material [PDF]
Scientific ReportsThis study evaluated the mechanical and anti-bacterial properties of photocurable clear aligner resin (TC-85) incorporated with zwitterionic material, 2-methacryloyloxyethyl phosphorylcholine (MPC).
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Duration-Dependent Caries Risk During Clear Aligner Therapy: A Retrospective Analysis [PDF]
BiomimeticsBackground: Clear aligner therapy (CAT) represents a biomimetic orthodontic approach that uses flexible thermoplastic materials to reproduce the physiological tooth movement and mechanical load distribution of natural tissues.
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Accessories in clear aligner therapy: Laypeople’s expectations for comfort and satisfaction [PDF]
Journal of Dental Research, Dental Clinics, Dental ProspectsBackground. This study explored the layperson’s perception of comfort, satisfaction, and willingness to use various accessories in clear aligner therapy. Methods.
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Proof-of-Concept Digital-Physical Workflow for Clear Aligner Manufacturing [PDF]
Dentistry JournalBackground/Objectives: Clear aligner therapy has become a mainstream alternative to fixed orthodontics due to its versatility. However, the variability in thermoforming and the limited validation of digital workflows remain major barriers to ...
Shih-Hao Huang +5 more
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Thermoplastics for Clear Aligners: A Review
PolymersWith the worldwide spread of clear aligner treatment (CAT), a plethora of new thermoplastics is currently commercially available on the market, claiming to have superior properties and greater comfort. This review aims to summarise the properties of the materials and their effects on treatment effectiveness and comfort to ease material selection and ...
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A Finite Element Analysis Of Maxilla Protraction Using Clear Aligners
International Dental JournalAim or purpose: To investigate the displacement and stress distribution of the maxilla and its sutures using clear aligners compared with fixed appliance during maxillary protraction by finite element analysis.
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