Distributed Force Measurement and Mapping Using Pressure-sensitive Film and Image Processing for Active and Passive Aligners on Orthodontic Attachments
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DOI: 10.1109/access.2022.3175210
Abstract: Orthodontic clear aligners, along with their attachments, are used for the corrective alignment of teeth during orthodontic treatment. Although the clear aligner technique has gained widespread popularity due to its aesthetic quality, studies that examine… read more here.
Keywords: clear aligner; pressure; force; distributed force ... See more keywords
Clear Aligner Treatments in Orthoperio Patients
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DOI: 10.1155/2022/8932770
Abstract: Introduction Orthodontic treatment is a recognized approach to support specific periodontal issues thanks to its capability to manipulate periodontal tissues. This concept is certainly not new, but the use of aligners in certain clinical conditions… read more here.
Keywords: aligner treatments; orthoperio patients; treatments orthoperio; treatment ... See more keywords
Impact of clear aligner therapy on masticatory musculature and stomatognathic system: a systematic review conducted according to PRISMA guidelines and the Cochrane handbook for systematic reviews of interventions
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DOI: 10.1186/s12903-024-04029-8
Abstract: Clear aligner therapy has gained popularity as a minimally invasive orthodontic treatment option. However, its impact on the masticatory musculature and the stomatognathic system is an area of growing interest, as it involves the adjustment… read more here.
Keywords: aligner therapy; musculature stomatognathic; stomatognathic system; masticatory musculature ... See more keywords
The effectiveness of the attachment position in rotated premolar in clear aligner treatment: a finite element study
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DOI: 10.1186/s12903-025-06071-6
Abstract: The purpose of the study was to evaluate the impact of different placements of vertical rectangular and bevelled vertical rectangular attachments on the correction of rotated premolars with clear aligners using finite element analysis. A… read more here.
Keywords: aligner; finite element; mpa; clear aligner ... See more keywords
Application of a 3D Fusion Model to Evaluate the Efficacy of Clear Aligner Therapy in Malocclusion Patients: Prospective Observational Study
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DOI: 10.2196/67378
Abstract: Background Investigating the safe range of orthodontic tooth movement is essential for maintaining oral and maxillofacial stability posttreatment. Although clear aligners rely on pretreatment digital models, their effect on periodontal hard tissues remains uncertain. By… read more here.
Keywords: fusion model; clear aligner; discrepancy; model ... See more keywords
A Comparative In Vitro Analysis of Attachment and Enhanced Structural Features for Molar Distalization in Clear Aligner Therapy
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DOI: 10.3390/app15126655
Abstract: This study evaluated the effects of different clear aligner (CA) designs on forces and moments during maxillary second molar distalization. Four designs were tested: attachment only (group 1), neither attachment nor enhanced structure (group 2),… read more here.
Keywords: distalization; attachment enhanced; group; molar distalization ... See more keywords
Comparison of Mechanical Behavior of Clear Aligner and Rapid Palatal Expander on Transverse Plane: An In Vitro Study
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DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering11020103
Abstract: (1) Background: This study aims to investigate, within a controlled laboratory environment, the magnitude of the transversal load and the force decay over time produced by clear aligners in comparison to a Rapid Palatal Expander… read more here.
Keywords: time; palatal expander; force; rapid palatal ... See more keywords
Change in the Constricted Airway in Patients after Clear Aligner Treatment: A Retrospective Study
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DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics12092201
Abstract: This retrospective study evaluated changes in the pharyngeal portion of the upper airway in patients with constricted and normal airways treated with clear aligners (Invisalign, Align). Additionally, we assessed the change of tongue position in… read more here.
Keywords: retrospective study; change; airway patients; clear aligner ... See more keywords
Leaching of Different Clear Aligner Systems: An In Vitro Study
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DOI: 10.3390/dj10020027
Abstract: The aim of this study was to investigate and compare the leaching of four different clear aligner systems (Invisalign®, Eon®, SureSmile®, and Clarity®). Three sets of aligners as obtained from the four manufacturers were cut… read more here.
Keywords: clear aligner; different clear; ethanol water; aligner systems ... See more keywords
Structural Conformation Comparison of Different Clear Aligner Systems: An In Vitro Study
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DOI: 10.3390/dj10050073
Abstract: The aim of this study was to evaluate the structural conformations of three clear aligner systems, Eon®, SureSmile®, and Clarity®, and compare them with the most commonly used system, Invisalign®. Clear aligner samples from Invisalign®,… read more here.
Keywords: conformation comparison; spectroscopy; aligner systems; structural conformation ... See more keywords
Comparison of Oral Microbial Profile Among Patients Undergoing Clear Aligner and Fixed Orthodontic Therapies for the Treatment of Malocclusions: An Updated Review
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DOI: 10.3390/dj13070322
Abstract: Objective: The present review aims to compare the oral microbial profile (OMP) of patients undergoing fixed orthodontic therapy (OT) versus clear aligner therapy (CAT) for the treatment of malocclusions. Methods: Clinical studies were included. Case-reports/-series,… read more here.
Keywords: patients undergoing; undergoing fixed; oral microbial; microbial profile ... See more keywords