[HTML][HTML] Advances in orthodontic clear aligner materials
Rapid technological improvements in biomaterials, computer-aided design (CAD) and
manufacturing (CAM) have endorsed clear aligner therapy (CAT) as a mainstay of …
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 …
from the orthodontic profession and more so from general practitioners. Different companies …
Predictability of orthodontic tooth movement with aligners: effect of treatment design
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
effectiveness during derotation of an upper second premolar in terms of forces and moments …
Assessment of clear aligner accuracy of 2 clear aligners systems
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 …
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
Introduction This study explored possible associations between treatment duration, initial
complexity, outcomes in Invisalign therapy, and the number of refinements. Methods Three …
complexity, outcomes in Invisalign therapy, and the number of refinements. Methods Three …