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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 +2 more
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A systematic review of biomechanics of clear aligners by finite element analysis. [PDF]
BMC Oral HealthThis review systematically collects the investigations on clear aligners (CA) by finite element analysis (FEA), and summarizes the biomechanical mechanism of CA including typical side effects and reformative designs of CA and auxiliary.
Cao H +5 more
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Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied SciencesBackground: 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 +6 more
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Microbiome and metabolome associated with white spot lesions in patients treated with clear aligners
Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology, 2023 White spot lesions (WSLs) have long been a noteworthy complication during orthodontic treatment. Recently, an increasing number of orthodontists have found that adolescents undergoing orthodontic treatment with clear aligners are at a higher risk of ...
Zhixin Song +5 more
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Prospects for 3D-printing of clear aligners—a narrative review
Frontiers in MaterialsClear 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 +14 more
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Patient Satisfaction with Clear Aligners vs. Traditional Braces: A Comparative Study
Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied SciencesBackground: 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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Seeking orderness out of the orderless movements: an up-to-date review of the biomechanics in clear aligners [PDF]
Progress in orthodonticsAlthough with increasing popularity due to aesthetic appeal and comfort, clear aligners (CAs) are facing challenges in efficacy and predictability. Advancement in the underlying biomechanical field is crucial to addressing these challenges.
Jiawei Li +3 more
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The Skeletal Stability of Combined Surgery First Approach and Clear Aligners in Skeletal Class III Malocclusion Correction: A Randomized Controlled Trial [PDF]
Journal of Clinical MedicineThe surgery first approach (SFA) and clear aligners technique can address traditional treatment defects, such as prolonged waiting times for surgery and a less desirable facial appearance due to wire aligners.
Meng Li +6 more
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