Clear aligner therapy was initially limited in its capabilities, but advances in technology and
product development have made the treatment of moderate to complex malocclusions with …

Orthodontic treatment with the Invisalign® appliance (and other clear aligners) may be more
aesthetically appealing to most adult patients when compared with conventional fixed …

The timing of this paper could not have been better as the specialty stands at a crossroads in
choosing esthetic vs conventional appliances. The demand for esthetic alternatives has …

Objectives To compare the efficacy of orthodontic tooth movement with three aligner wear
protocols: 7 day, 10 day, and 14 day. Materials and Methods Eighty patients were randomly …

Clear aligner technology has evolved over the last 15 years, with these appliances
continually being modified to increase the range of tooth movements that they can achieve …

Although the clear aligners may seem like a relatively new modality of treatment in
orthodontics, the initial concept dates as far back as the early 20th century. It began with the …

The 21 [sup] st century has an appliance that has firmly established itself as a definitive
orthodontic solution. Although its extent and application of use have been the subject of …

Since the introduction of the Tooth Positioner (TP Orthodontics) in 1944, removable
appliances analogous to clear aligners have been employed for mild to moderate …

Once limitations of clear aligner treatments were identified, conceptualizing techniques to
improve the predictability in producing desired results was the next logical step. A variety of …

Orthodontic treatment for adult patients has traditionally had to be as unnoticeable as
possible and have a minimal impact on the patient's lifestyle. Therefore, lingual braces have …