Clinical effectiveness of clear aligner treatment compared to fixed appliance treatment: an overview of systematic reviews

YA Yassir, SA Nabbat, GT McIntyre, DR Bearn - Clinical oral investigations, 2022 - Springer
Objective To evaluate the available evidence regarding clinical effectiveness of clear aligner
treatment (CAT). Materials and methods A comprehensive literature search was conducted …

Treatment outcome with orthodontic aligners and fixed appliances: a systematic review with meta-analyses

SN Papageorgiou, D Koletsi, A Iliadi… - European journal of …, 2020 - academic.oup.com
Background The use of orthodontic aligners to treat a variety of malocclusions has seen
considerable increase in the last years, yet evidence about their efficacy and adverse effects …

Accuracy of orthodontic models prototyped for clear aligners therapy: A 3D imaging analysis comparing different market segments 3D printing protocols

P Venezia, V Ronsivalle, L Rustico, E Barbato… - Journal of Dentistry, 2022 - Elsevier
Objectives This study aimed to evaluate the accuracy of orthodontic models for the
production of clear aligners generated with four 3D printers featuring different technologies …

Pain level between clear aligners and fixed appliances: a systematic review

PC Cardoso, DG Espinosa, P Mecenas… - Progress in …, 2020 - Springer
Objectives To assess if there is any difference in pain levels between orthodontic treatment
with clear aligners or fixed appliances. Materials and methods An electronic search was …

Predictability of crowding resolution in clear aligner treatment

A Fiori, G Minervini, L Nucci, F d'Apuzzo, L Perillo… - Progress in …, 2022 - Springer
Background To assess the predictability of crowding resolution and the efficacy of different
strategies to gain space during clear aligners treatment. Methods A total of 10 clinicians …

Maxillary arch development with Invisalign system: Analysis of expansion dental movements on digital dental casts

R Lione, V Paoloni, L Bartolommei… - The Angle …, 2021 - meridian.allenpress.com
Objectives To evaluate tooth movements during maxillary arch expansion with clear aligner
treatment. Materials and Methods The study group included 28 subjects (16 females, 12 …

Predictability of maxillary molar distalization and derotation with clear aligners: a prospective study

V D'Antò, R Valletta, R Ferretti, R Bucci, R Kirlis… - International journal of …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Clear aligners are employed daily for the treatment of Class II malocclusions, when a valid
option involves distalization and derotation of the upper first and second molars. Evidence …

YouTube as a source of information about orthodontic clear aligners

G Ustdal, AU Guney - The Angle Orthodontist, 2020 - meridian.allenpress.com
Objectives To evaluate the content, reliability, and quality of videos about orthodontic clear
aligners on YouTube. Materials and Methods Researchers used the Google Trends website …

Evaluation of tooth movement accuracy with aligners: a prospective study

V D'Antò, R Bucci, V De Simone… - Materials, 2022 - mdpi.com
Background. Clear aligners treatment (CAT) is a common solution in orthodontics to treat
both simple and complex malocclusions. This study aimed to evaluate the predictability of …

Emerging insights and new developments in clear aligner therapy: a review of the literature

J Hartshorne, MB Wertheimer - AJO-DO Clinical Companion, 2022 - Elsevier
Highlights•Marketing and public awareness has increased demand for CAT•appearance,
comfort, convenience and easier oral hygiene maintenance appear advantageous•viable …