Thermo-mechanical properties of 3D printed photocurable shape memory resin for clear aligners
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-09831-4
Abstract: To overcome the limitations of the conventional vacuum thermoforming manufacturing method, direct 3D printing of clear aligners has been developed. The present study investigated the thermo-mechanical and viscoelastic properties of a photocurable resin TC-85, which… read more here.
Keywords: mechanical properties; clear aligners; shape memory; thermo mechanical ... See more keywords
Predictability of tooth rotations in patients treated with clear aligners
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-61594-2
Abstract: Clear aligners are employed daily for the treatment of several malocclusions. Previous clinical studies indicated low accuracy for the correction of tooth rotations. The aim of this study was to evaluate the predictability of tooth… read more here.
Keywords: predictability tooth; treated clear; rotations patients; clear aligners ... See more keywords
The effectiveness of orthodontic treatment with clear aligners in different thicknesses
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-86345-9
Abstract: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness, pain, and satisfaction levels of patients treated with different thicknesses of clear aligners among class I maxillary mild crowding cases. Twenty-eight subjects were randomly divided into two groups.… read more here.
Keywords: treatment; pain; group; clear aligners ... See more keywords
A study on the compressive strength of three-dimensional direct printing aligner material for specific designing of clear aligners
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-86687-4
Abstract: The demand for orthodontic treatment using clear aligners has been gradually increasing because of their superior esthetics compared with conventional fixed orthodontic therapy. This study aimed to evaluate and compare the compressive strength of three-dimensional… read more here.
Keywords: compressive strength; strength three; material; clear aligners ... See more keywords
Use of Clear Aligners in Open Bite Cases: An Unexpected Treatment Option
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DOI: 10.1080/14653125.2017.1311445
Abstract: In open bite case treatments, a proper diagnostic differentiation is essential in determining the appropriate corrective procedures. Dental open bites are generally more responsive to treatment with orthodontics alone, whereas skeletal open bites often require… read more here.
Keywords: treatment; use clear; clear aligners; aligners open ... See more keywords
The impact of non-extraction orthodontic treatment on oral health-related quality of life: clear aligners versus fixed appliances-a randomized controlled trial.
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DOI: 10.1093/ejo/cjac012
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To assess the impact of clear aligner treatment on oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) compared to fixed appliance treatment. TRIAL DESIGN Two-arm parallel group single-centre randomized controlled trial. METHODS Forty-four adult patients (8… read more here.
Keywords: oral health; trial; group; fixed appliances ... See more keywords
Predictability of tooth derotation with clear aligners and its influencing factors: a retrospective study.
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DOI: 10.1093/ejo/cjaf036
Abstract: INTRODUCTION This study aims to evaluate the predictability of derotation in incisors, canines, and premolars, as well as to determine overtreatment ratios associated with derotation using clear aligners. METHODS This study included 461 rotated teeth… read more here.
Keywords: mandibular incisors; direction; clear aligners; study ... See more keywords
Oral health-related quality of life of orthodontic clear aligner versus conventional fixed appliance during treatment: A prospective cohort study
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DOI: 10.1177/09287329251326022
Abstract: Background Orthodontic clear aligners are a technologically advanced treatment modality that improves aesthetics and comfort while impacting patients’ oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL). Objective This study assessed and compared the OHRQoL of adult orthodontic… read more here.
Keywords: oral health; treatment; health related; orthodontic clear ... See more keywords
Effect of clear aligner type on maxillary full-arch intrusion: 3D analysis using finite element method
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DOI: 10.1186/s12903-024-03984-6
Abstract: Vertical maxillary excess (VME) is one of the most common reasons for seeking orthodontic treatment. Total intrusion with aligners is a promising alternative to surgery in some cases. Considering the elastic deformation of aligners, this… read more here.
Keywords: aligner; arch; intrusion; arch intrusion ... See more keywords
Impact of molar teeth distalization by clear aligners on maxillary alveolar bone thickness and root resorption: a three‑dimensional study
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DOI: 10.1186/s12903-024-03987-3
Abstract: This study aimed to evaluate the impact of molar teeth distalization movement by clear aligners on changes in the alveolar bone thickness and orthodontically induced inflammatory root resorption (OIIRR) in maxillary molars using conebeam computed… read more here.
Keywords: bone thickness; root resorption; clear aligners; bone ... See more keywords
A systematic review of biomechanics of clear aligners by finite element analysis
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DOI: 10.1186/s12903-025-06295-6
Abstract: This review systematically collects the investigations on clear aligners (CA) by finite element analysis (FEA), and summarizes the biomechanical mechanism of CA including typical side effects and reformative designs of CA and auxiliary. Literatures on… read more here.
Keywords: review; analysis; clear aligners; finite element ... See more keywords