Clear aligner orthodontic treatment: Angle Society of Europe consensus viewpoint

Abstract

Orthodontics has witnessed not only an exponential rise in demand from adult patients but accompanying this, the emergence of alternate aesthetic treatment options to the more traditional fixed labial appliance. The concept of using clear aligners as a means of achieving tooth movement has increased in popularity among both patients and clinicians alike. However, the question over best research evidence as to their clinical effectiveness to treat a range of malocclusion traits remains elusive and controversial among the profession. In an attempt to offer the profession some clear guidance, The Angle Society of Europe reviewed and discussed the current published evidence (2005–2018) on their clinical use, during the annual meeting in January 2020, to help formulate a consensus viewpoint on the clinical applications.

Public perception of Invisalign® clear aligner treatment: A cross-sectional survey-based study

“…Nonetheless, the current evidence-based research suggests that clear-aligner treatment is more suitable for mild-to-moderate malocclusions, whereas traditional braces remain the gold standard treatment choice in orthodontics. [10][11][12][13] In addition, most participants stated that Invisalign aligners are more aesthetically attractive than traditional braces, which is in line with the findings of other studies. [1,22,23] Nonetheless, the increase in clear aligner attachments could compromise its esthetic attractiveness.…”

“…[9] However, even though these devices have benefits in terms of patient comfort and acceptability, oral hygiene maintenance, and esthetics, there is still significant debate regarding the efficiency of clear aligners, and a wide consensus on their clinical performance has not been reached in the literature. [10][11][12][13] As Invisalign is the leading and most popular brand of clear aligners, the present study investigates public knowledge regarding Invisalign clear aligner treatment and compares this treatment to traditional braces. Recently, there has been an increase in demand for clear aligner treatment driven by its increased marketing across various media platforms.…”

Effectiveness of the attachment position in molar intrusion with clear aligners: a finite element study

“…In the past two decades, the clear aligner has been increasingly used owing to its esthetic and transparent features [ 1 ]. Aligners are effective in teeth intrusion, as they cover the entire dentition, exhibiting the “block effect” on the molars [ 2 , 3 ].…”

Farklı Şeffaf Plak Materyallerinin Mekanik Özelliklerinin Araştırılması

“…Genel olarak, şeffaf plak materyalleri, ağız ortamındaki sıcaklık, nem ve çiğneme kuvvetleri değişimlerine ve tükürük enzimleriyle uzun süreli temasa maruz kalan inert olmayan reçine polimerleridir 15 . Günümüzde şeffaf plakların üretiminde en çok kullanılan materyaller polietilen, kopolyester, polikarbonat, termoplastik poliüretanlar ve polipropilenlerdir 16 .…”