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Duration-Dependent Caries Risk During Clear Aligner Therapy: A Retrospective Analysis [PDF]

Biomimetics
Background: 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.
Abdurrahman Yalçın, Nursezen Kavasoğlu   +1 more
doaj   +5 more sources

Assessing the environmental impact of clear aligner therapy: a scoping review [PDF]

Frontiers in Dental Medicine
ObjectiveTo evaluate the environmental impact and sustainability-related practices of clear aligner therapy (CAT), focusing on environmental impact, economic implications, waste management, recycling practices, manufacturing processes, and aligner ...
Sapthami Pai, Dhruv Ahuja, Ashith MV, Haneesh Kiran PT, Amoli Singh   +4 more
doaj   +3 more sources

Predictability of lower incisor tip using clear aligner therapy

Progress in Orthodontics, 2022
Background Uprighting incisors is particularly important with clear aligner therapy as incisor tip determines the mesio-distal space needed in the arch, and consequently the fit of the aligner.
Julia Meri Smith, Tony Weir, Austin Kaang, Mauro Farella   +3 more
doaj   +6 more sources

Orthodontic Practitioners’ Knowledge and Education Demand on Clear Aligner Therapy

International Dental Journal
Objectives: Clear aligner therapy (CAT) has been gaining popularity amongst the orthodontic community. No systematic course on CAT has been reported to date.
Yanzi Gao, Xuejun Sun, Xinyu Yan, Ziwei Tang, Wenli Lai, Hu Long   +5 more
doaj   +5 more sources

External apical root resorption in non-extraction cases after clear aligner therapy or fixed orthodontic treatment

Journal of Dental Sciences, 2018
Background/purpose: The application of removable aligner in orthodontic treatment has increased rapidly in recent years, while its effects on root resorption remains unclear.
Jianru Yi, Jiani Xiao, Yu Li, Xiaobing Li, Zhihe Zhao   +4 more
doaj   +4 more sources

Clear aligner therapy: a scoping review of treatment prediction, clinical effectiveness, and limitations [PDF]

Frontiers in Dental Medicine
BackgroundClear aligner therapy (CAT) has significant predictability limitations, particularly in complex malocclusions. This scoping review maps discrepancies between digitally predicted and clinically achieved tooth movements across a broad evidence ...
Ali Borzabadi-Farahani
doaj   +2 more sources

Accessories in clear aligner therapy: Laypeople’s expectations for comfort and satisfaction [PDF]

Journal of Dental Research, Dental Clinics, Dental Prospects
Background. This study explored the layperson’s perception of comfort, satisfaction, and willingness to use various accessories in clear aligner therapy. Methods.
Jussimar Scheffer Castilhos, Gil Guilherme Gasparello, Sergio Luiz Mota-Júnior, Giovani Ceron Hartmann, Luiz Fernando Iyda Miyagusuku, Matheus Melo Pithon, Orlando Motohiro Tanaka   +6 more
doaj   +3 more sources

Attachment Wear in Different Clear Aligner Therapy: A Comparative Study

Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences
Background: Because of its ease and visual attractiveness, clear aligner therapy has grown in popularity as an orthodontic treatment option. On the other hand, the results of therapy may be impacted by attachment wear.
Kanuru Ravi Krishna, Kumar Adarsh, N Mothi Krishna, Pragnya, Prince K Chacko, Praveen Kumar Varma Datla, Rahul Tiwari   +6 more
doaj   +3 more sources

Effectiveness of clear aligner therapy in rotational tooth movement [PDF]

Balkan Journal of Dental Medicine
Background/Aim: The present study investigates the effectiveness of Invisalign (Align Technology, San Jose, Calif) in rotational tooth movement. The aim of this research is to assess the accuracy of the predicted rotational movements in the digital ...
Alaçam Aylin, Öz Ulaş, Orhan Kaan
doaj   +2 more sources

Temporary Anchorage Devices in Clear Aligner Therapy: A Systematic Review. [PDF]

Bioengineering (Basel)
This systematic review analyzed the combined use of aligners and orthodontic temporary anchorage devices (TADs) in orthodontic treatment. The aim was to evaluate the effectiveness, benefits, and potential challenges of integrating the use of miniscrews with aligners.
Marinelli G, Inchingolo AM, Inchingolo AD, Ferrante L, Avantario P, Campanelli M, Palermo A, Inchingolo F, Dipalma G.   +8 more
europepmc   +4 more sources