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
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
Maxillary expansion with clear aligners in the mixed dentition: A preliminary study with Invisalign® First system.
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DOI: 10.23804/ejpd.2021.22.02.7
Abstract: AIM The aim of this study was to evaluate maxillary arch changes in patients treated with Invisalign® First system in the mixed dentition, focusing on arch width, arch perimeter, arch depth, molar inclination and alveolar… read more here.
Keywords: arch; expansion; study; clear aligners ... See more keywords
Microbiome and metabolome associated with white spot lesions in patients treated with clear aligners
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DOI: 10.3389/fcimb.2023.1119616
Abstract: White spot lesions (WSLs) have long been a noteworthy complication during orthodontic treatment. Recently, an increasing number of orthodontists have found that adolescents undergoing orthodontic treatment with clear aligners are at a higher risk of… read more here.
Keywords: microbiome metabolome; treated clear; white spot; clear aligners ... See more keywords
Comparison of Pain Perception between Clear Aligners and Fixed Appliances: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
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DOI: 10.3390/app10124276
Abstract: We aimed to compare the pain discomfort levels between clear aligners and fixed appliances at multiple time points. Four electronic databases (Pubmed, Medline, CENTRAL and Scholar) were searched up to May 2020. There were no… read more here.
Keywords: aligners fixed; fixed appliances; clear aligners; pain perception ... See more keywords
Predictability of Invisalign® Clear Aligners Using OrthoPulse®: A Retrospective Study
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DOI: 10.3390/dj10120229
Abstract: This preliminary retrospective study evaluates how effective the OrthoPulse® (Biolux Technology, Austria) is in increasing the predictability of orthodontic treatment in patients treated with Invisalign® clear aligners (Align Technology Inc., Tempe, AZ, USA). A group… read more here.
Keywords: retrospective study; predictability; number; group ... See more keywords
Occlusal Plane Modification in Clear Aligners Treatment: Three Dimensional Retrospective Longitudinal Study
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DOI: 10.3390/dj11010008
Abstract: The purpose of the present study was to evaluate: (i) maxillary occlusal plane changes after clear aligners therapy with a 3D measurement technique; and (ii) as a secondary outcome, if such changes were correlated to… read more here.
Keywords: clear aligners; occlusal plane; study; aligners treatment ... See more keywords
Predictability of Maxillary Molar Distalization and Derotation with Clear Aligners: A Prospective Study
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20042941
Abstract: 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 regarding the predictability of these movements is… read more here.
Keywords: derotation clear; clear aligners; treatment; distalization derotation ... See more keywords
Assessment of Posterior Dentoalveolar Expansion with Invisalign in Adult Patients
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20054318
Abstract: Purpose: The primary aim was to evaluate dentoalveolar expansion with Invisalign clear aligners comparing linear measurements in ClinCheck vs. cone beam computed tomography (CBCT). This would enable an assessment of to what extent expansion gained… read more here.
Keywords: invisalign clear; clear aligners; dentoalveolar expansion; invisalign ... See more keywords
Clear Aligners and Smart Eye Tracking Technology as a New Communication Strategy between Ethical and Legal Issues
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DOI: 10.3390/life13020297
Abstract: Smart eye-tracking technology (SEET) that determines visual attention using smartphones can be used to determine the aesthetic perception of different types of clear aligners. Its value as a communication and comprehension tool, in addition to… read more here.
Keywords: eye tracking; communication; tracking technology; ethical legal ... See more keywords