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Impact of Clear Aligners on Oral Health and Oral Microbiome During Orthodontic Treatment

International Dental Journal, 2023
The demand for clear aligners has risen over the past decade because they satisfy patients’ desire for less noticeable and more comfortable orthodontic appliances. Because clear aligners are increasingly used in orthodontics, there is a big push to learn
Maierdanjiang Rouzi, Xiaoqi Zhang, Qingsong Jiang, Hu Long, Wenli Lai, Xiaolong Li   +5 more
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Thermoplastics for Clear Aligners: A Review. [PDF]

Polymers (Basel)
With 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.
Delgado JI, Kehyaian P, Fernández-Blázquez JP.   +2 more
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Prospects for 3D-printing of clear aligners—a narrative review

Frontiers in Materials
Clear aligner therapy is a rapidly developing orthodontic treatment. 3D-printing technology, which enables the creation of complex geometric structures with high precision, has been used in dentistry. This article aims to summarize the various aspects of
Chenyang Niu, Dongwen Li, Dongwen Li, Yujia Zhang, Yunkai Wang, Shangbo Ning, Shangbo Ning, Gang Zhao, Gang Zhao, Zhihui Ye, Zhihui Ye, Yu Kong, Yu Kong, Donghong Yang, Donghong Yang   +14 more
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Evaluation of patient acceptance and compliance with clear aligners vs. lingual braces: A randomized trial

Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences
Background: The efficacy of orthodontic treatments is often influenced by patient acceptance and compliance. This study aims to compare patient acceptance and compliance between clear aligners and lingual braces in a randomized clinical trial.
Ahmed A Alfawzan
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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, Abdulraheem Alwafi, Xiaomo Liu, James Andrews, Björn Ludwig, Aditi Y. Bichu, Bingshuang Zou   +6 more
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Patient experiences with clear aligners: a scoping review. [PDF]

Eur J Orthod
Introduction Clear aligner therapy (CAT) is an aesthetic alternative to fixed appliance therapy (FAT). An understanding of patient experiences with CAT can enable clinicians to educate patients, manage expectations, and identify potential barriers to ...
Chong H, Peh J, Weir T, Meade MJ.
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Patient Satisfaction with Clear Aligners vs. Traditional Braces: A Comparative Study

Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences
Background: Clear aligners and traditional braces are two popular orthodontic treatments, each offering unique benefits. While clear aligners emphasize aesthetics and comfort, traditional braces are considered effective for complex dental cases.
AbdulMajeed AlMogbel
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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. This concept is certainly not new, but the use of aligners in certain clinical conditions can be considered as being innovative when a multidisciplinary
Mampieri, Gianluca, Condò, Roberta, Di Caccamo, Giovanni, Pirelli, Paola, Giancotti, Aldo   +4 more
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Chewing Efficiency Test in Subjects with Clear Aligners

Dentistry Journal, 2023
The aim of this study was to evaluate the masticatory function of subjects with clear aligners and to propose a simple and repeatable method for the clinical and experimental evaluation of masticatory function.
Luca Levrini, Salvatore Bocchieri, Federico Mauceri, Stefano Saran, Andrea Carganico, Piero Antonio Zecca, Marzia Segù   +6 more
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Comparison of Optical Properties of Clear Aligners Before and After In-vivo Aging [PDF]

Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2022
Introduction: There is a rising demand for clear aligners among orthodontic patients and after the expiry of invisalign patent many indigenous aligners have been introduced in several part of the globe including India.
Binu Punnoose Gold, Sangeetha Duraisamy, Ravi Kannan   +2 more
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