[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 …

Biomechanics of clear aligners: hidden truths & first principles

M Upadhyay, SA Arqub - Journal of the World Federation of Orthodontists, 2022 - Elsevier
Over the past two decades clear aligner-based treatment has received remarkableattention
from the orthodontic profession and more so from general practitioners. Different companies …

Predictability of orthodontic tooth movement with aligners: effect of treatment design

T Castroflorio, A Sedran, S Parrini, F Garino… - Progress in …, 2023 - Springer
Backgrounds The present study was designed to define:(1) which are the less predictable
OTM with Invisalign aligners when the treatment plan is designed by expert operators,(2) if …

[HTML][HTML] What percentage of patients switch from Invisalign to braces? A retrospective study evaluating the conversion rate, number of refinement scans, and length of …

ND Kravitz, B Dalloul, YA Zaid, C Shah… - American Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Introduction This retrospective clinical study aimed to determine what percentage of patients
switched from Invisalign to braces to finish treatment. We also examined the number 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 …

attachments for the orthodontic aligner treatment—state of the art—a comprehensive systematic review

M Jedliński, M Mazur, M Greco, J Belfus… - International Journal of …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Background: In recent years the burden of aligner treatment has been growing. However,
the sole use of aligners is characterized by limitations; thus attachments are bonded to the …

Clinical expression of programmed mandibular canine rotation using various attachment protocols and 1-vs 2-week wear protocols with Invisalign SmartTrack aligners …

C Stephens, T Weir, S Llewellyn, E Freer… - American Journal of …, 2022 - Elsevier
Introduction Rotation of rounded teeth, particularly canines, is reported as one of the most
difficult and inaccurate tooth movements with aligners. This retrospective study aimed to …

In Vitro Comparison of Different Invisalign® and 3Shape® Attachment Shapes to Control Premolar Rotation

N Ferlias, M Dalstra, MA Cornelis… - … in Bioengineering and …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Aim: To evaluate in vitro the differences of various Invisalign® attachments in their
effectiveness during derotation of an upper second premolar in terms of forces and moments …

Assessment of clear aligner accuracy of 2 clear aligners systems

MT Harandi, SA Arqub, E Warren, CL Kuo… - American Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Introduction This study compared treatment efficacy for specific tooth movements between 2
clear aligner systems (Clarity [3M Oral Care Solutions, St Paul, Minn] and Invisalign [Align …

Association between initial complexity, frequency of refinements, treatment duration, and outcome in Invisalign orthodontic treatment

SA Arqub, S Banankhah, R Sharma, LDC Godoy… - American Journal of …, 2022 - Elsevier
Introduction This study explored possible associations between treatment duration, initial
complexity, outcomes in Invisalign therapy, and the number of refinements. Methods Three …