Pdl health during clear aligners treatment
Clear aligners have become increasingly popular because of their esthetics and comfort. This treatment seems to offer several advantages in terms of maintaining oral hygiene. Due to lots of studies clear aligners were better for periodontal health than fixed appliances and might be recommended for patients at high risk of developing gingivitis. Periodontal diseases are […]
IPR in aligners
With the increased popularity of aligner therapy and its improving effectiveness in contemporary orthodontics, interest in enamel interproximal reduction (IPR) has grown, as it is being considered as one of the major space-gaining orthodontic procedures. Upon submitting the prescription form, if we select all three ways to create space in a nonextraction crowded condition, […]
Non compliance maxillary molar distalizing appliances
Treatment outcome and efficacy of an aligner technique – regarding incisor torque, premolar derotation and molar distalization The concept of fabricating aligners on setup casts for orthodontic tooth movement dates back to 1945. Nowadays, the increasing demand for invisible orthodontics and aesthetic considerations, primarily across adult patients, has made the use of thermoplastic aligners […]