In recent years, clear aligners have diversified and evolved in their primary characteristics
(material, gingival margin design, attachments, divots, auxiliaries), increasing their …

Bacterial biofilms are a cause of contamination in a wide range of medical and biological
areas. Ultrasound is a mechanical energy that can remove these biofilms using cavitation …

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 …

Clear orthodontic aligners have recently seen increasing popularity. The thermoplastic
materials present several advantages, even if it is known that all plastic products can be …

Background Manufacturers of orthodontic aligners suggest that users remove appliances
every time they consume solid foods or any drink (except water). This is to avoid a color …

(1) Background: Clear orthodontic aligners support the development of oral biofilms, which
could lead to interferences with the oral microbiota already existing and the deterioration of …

Objective To investigate the antibacterial and enamel remineralization performances as well
as physicochemical properties and biocompatibility of a fluoride-coated clear aligner plastic …

The aesthetic advances associated with clear aligner therapy (CAT) encourage the adult
population, often affected by periodontal disease (PD), to seek orthodontic treatment. The …

Numerous factors can influence the force exerted by clear aligners on teeth. This study
aimed to investigate the stability of the force delivered by two different material appliances …

Objectives Orthodontic treatment with clear thermoplastic aligners is in great demand by
patients especially for aesthetics. Any alterations in the chemical composition of the …