Current Approaches in Clear Aligners

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Buschang PH, Shaw SG, Ross M, Crosby D, Campbell PM. Comparative time efficiency of aligner therapy and conventional edgewise braces. Angle Orthod. 2014;84(3):391-6.

Miller KB, McGorray SP, Womack R, Quintero JC, Perelmuter M, Gibson J, et al. A comparison of treatment impacts between Invisalign aligner and fixed appliance therapy during the first week of treatment. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 2007;131(3):302 e1-9.

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Narongdej P, Hassanpour M, Alterman N, Rawlins-Buchanan F, Barjasteh E. Advancements in Clear Aligner Fabrication: A Comprehensive Review of Direct-3D Printing Technologies. Polymers (Basel). 2024;16(3).

Hennessy J, Al-Awadhi EA. Clear aligners generations and orthodontic tooth movement. J Orthod. 2016;43(1):68-76.

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Barone S, Paoli A, Razionale AV, Savignano R. Computational design and engineering of polymeric orthodontic aligners. Int J Numer Method Biomed Eng. 2017;33(8):e2839.

Tartaglia GM, Mapelli A, Maspero C, Santaniello T, Serafin M, Farronato M, et al. Direct 3D Printing of Clear Orthodontic Aligners: Current State and Future Possibilities. Materials (Basel). 2021;14(7).

Papageorgiou SN, Koletsi D, Iliadi A, Peltomaki T, Eliades T. Treatment outcome with orthodontic aligners and fixed appliances: a systematic review with meta-analyses. Eur J Orthod. 2020;42(3):331-43.

Bichu YM, Alwafi A, Liu X, Andrews J, Ludwig B, Bichu AY, et al. Advances in orthodontic clear aligner materials. Bioact Mater. 2023;22:384-403.

Kim TW, Ozturk-Ortan Y. Clear Aligner Appliances: Fabrication and Clinical Application. Turkish Journal Of Orthodontics. 2009;22(3):256-66.

Flores-Mir C. Clear Aligner Therapy Might Provide a Better Oral Health Environment for Orthodontic Treatment Among Patients at Increased Periodontal Risk. J Evid Based Dent Pract. 2019;19(2):198-9.

Ho CT, Huang YT, Chao CW, Huang TH, Kao CT. Effects of different aligner materials and attachments on orthodontic behavior. J Dent Sci. 2021;16(3):1001-9.

Zhang N, Bai Y, Ding X, Zhang Y. Preparation and characterization of thermoplastic materials for invisible orthodontics. Dent Mater J. 2011;30(6):954-9.

Abu-Arqub S, Ahmida A, Da Cunha Godoy L, Kuo CL, Upadhyay M, Yadav S. Insight into clear aligner therapy protocols and preferences among members of the American Association of Orthodontists in the United States and Canada. Angle Orthod. 2023;93(4):417-26.

Kravitz ND, Kusnoto B, BeGole E, Obrez A, Agran B. How well does Invisalign work? A prospective clinical study evaluating the efficacy of tooth movement with Invisalign. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 2009;135(1):27-35.

Iliadi A, Koletsi D, Eliades T. Forces and moments generated by aligner-type appliances for orthodontic tooth movement: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Orthod Craniofac Res. 2019;22(4):248-58.

Putrino A, Barbato E, Galluccio G. Clear Aligners: Between Evolution and Efficiency-A Scoping Review. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2021;18(6).

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