Orthodontic tooth movement with aligners poses challenges peculiar to removable
appliances. The mechanical limitations of aligners can be overcome, to some extent, by …

The biggest difference between the treatment with fixed appliances and treatment with
aligners is that most aligner treatments are planned from the first to the last movement in all …

Introduction: Due to the search for more aesthetic and comfortable alternatives to perform
orthodontic treatments and to the great technological development, orthodontic aligners …

This richly illustrated book describes the processes, techniques and biomechanics involved
in providing aligner treatment for different types of malocclusions. It opens with an overview …

This book provides the reader with an in-depth knowledge of the processes involved in
providing aligner treatment and describes the techniques and biomechanics involved in …

Introduction: The benefits and safety of using orthodontic aligners have been reported more
by clinical experience and expert opinion than by scientific evidence. Another important …

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 …

Objectives: The object of this clinical study was to compare three different aligner systems.
The aim was to help the ortho-dontist with choosing an adequate aligner philosophy/therapy …

Tooth movement may be achieved by the use of sequential positioners made by altering
tooth positions on set-up models to simulate progress of treatment. The principle is based …

Background: Clear aligner treatments have gained popularity due to their aesthetic
advantages over traditional metal brackets. Attachments play a crucial role in enhancing the …