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
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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 ...
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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
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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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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.
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Biomechanical analysis of miniscrew-assisted molar distalization with clear aligners: a three-dimensional finite element study [PDF]
European Journal of Orthodontics, 2023 Background/Objectives To compare the biomechanical characteristics of maxillary molar distalization with clear aligners in conjunction with three types of miniscrew anchorage.
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Correction: Distalization of the mandibular first molar with clear aligners: a 3D finite element study [PDF]
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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.
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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 treatment is necessary.
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Combined treatment approach: A review of using clear aligners in orthognathic surgery procedures. [PDF]
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