Clinical performances and biological features of clear aligners materials in orthodontics

M Macrì, G Murmura, G Varvara, T Traini… - Frontiers in Materials, 2022 - frontiersin.org
In recent years, aesthetic concerns regarding orthodontic appliances have significantly
increased due to the growing number of adult patients undergoing orthodontic therapy …

[PDF][PDF] Properties of orthodontic clear aligner materials-a review

BP Gold, S Siva, S Duraisamy, A Idaayath… - J evol med dent …, 2021 - researchgate.net
BACKGROUND Clear aligners are orthodontic devices that are transparent, a plastic used to
correct malaligned teeth. Here patient wears a series of customized clear, removable …

[HTML][HTML] Materials for Clear Aligners—A Comprehensive Exploration of Characteristics and Innovations: A Scoping Review

N Cenzato, G Di Iasio, C Martìn Carreras-Presas… - Applied Sciences, 2024 - mdpi.com
Introduction: Transparent orthodontic aligners have revolutionized dentistry and orthodontics
since the 1990s, offering advantages over traditional fixed appliances in terms of hygiene …

[HTML][HTML] Advances in orthodontic clear aligner materials

YM Bichu, A Alwafi, X Liu, J Andrews, B Ludwig… - Bioactive materials, 2023 - Elsevier
Rapid technological improvements in biomaterials, computer-aided design (CAD) and
manufacturing (CAM) have endorsed clear aligner therapy (CAT) as a mainstay of …

[HTML][HTML] Orthodontic treatment with clear aligners and the scientific reality behind their marketing: a literature review

İ Tamer, E Öztaş, G Marşan - Turkish journal of orthodontics, 2019 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
As the demand for esthetic treatments is increasing, more people are seeking alternatives to
fixed orthodontic appliances. Clear aligners are an esthetic and comfortable option for …

Changes in surface morphology, chemical and mechanical properties of clear aligners during intraoral usage: A systematic review and meta-analysis

WMM Bakdach, M Haiba, R Hadad - International Orthodontics, 2022 - Elsevier
Objectives To assess the scientific evidence related to the alterations in surface morphology,
chemical and mechanical properties of clear aligners during intraoral usage. Materials and …

[HTML][HTML] Impact of clear aligners on oral health and oral microbiome during orthodontic treatment

M Rouzi, X Zhang, Q Jiang, H Long, W Lai… - international dental …, 2023 - Elsevier
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 …

Effects of composite attachments on orthodontic clear aligners therapy: a systematic review

R Nucera, C Dolci, AM Bellocchio, S Costa, S Barbera… - Materials, 2022 - mdpi.com
This systematic review aims to highlight the differences between different clear aligner
therapies that differ in the presence of attachments or in attachment configuration. Eight …

Thickness of orthodontic clear aligners after thermoforming and after 10 days of intraoral exposure: a prospective clinical study

R Bucci, R Rongo, C Levatè, A Michelotti… - Progress in …, 2019 - Springer
Background Clear aligners (CA) are among the most chosen orthodontic therapies for
patients who require an invisible treatment. Previous studies showed that the thermoforming …

[PDF][PDF] Clear Aligner Therapy: Up to date review article

AM AlMogbel - Journal of orthodontic science, 2023 - journals.lww.com
Abstract The advantages of Clear Aligners Therapy (CAT) include the braces being virtually
invisible, comfortable to wear, and removable for eating and brushing; that way, CAT can be …