Scope of clear aligner therapy (CAT) in Phase I (early) orthodontic treatment

Sabouni, Waddah; Mansour, M.; Gandedkar, Narayan H.

doi:10.1053/j.sodo.2023.05.008

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“…Sabouni et al's research expands the potential use of clear aligners to early transverse, class II, and class III malocclusions in younger patients, challenging the conventional adult-centric application [30]. This exploration into early orthodontics and late mixed dentition phases suggests the versatility of clear aligners.…”

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“…This exploration into early orthodontics and late mixed dentition phases suggests the versatility of clear aligners. However, the research also highlights significant challenges, particularly regarding the appliance's fit during phases of active dental exfoliation and eruption [30]. This raises concerns about the feasibility and effectiveness of clear aligners in these dynamic oral environments, pointing to a need for further evidence to validate their use in younger patients with ongoing dental development.…”

Section: Treatment With Cat In Early Yearsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Stability and Success of Clear Aligners in Orthodontics: A Narrative Review

Katib,

Hakami,

Albalawei

et al. 2024

Cureus

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The implementation of Clear Aligner Therapy (CAT) in adult orthodontics exemplifies the integration of advanced technology in the dental healthcare sector. Representing a significant shift in modern orthodontics, CAT offers a convenient and aesthetic alternative to traditional fixed appliance treatments for mal-aligned dentition. This narrative review aims to explore the applicability of CAT, delineating its biomechanics, indications, contraindications, scope, limitations, and factors influencing long-term stability and successful outcomes. A comprehensive literature search was conducted using databases like Google Scholar, PubMed, Cereus, and the Cochrane Library. Articles were selected based on their relevance to clear aligners, without brand specificity, and covered a wide range of cases to establish CAT's scope and limitations. This review includes individual case studies, systemic reviews, comparative analyses, case reports, finite element analyses, and prospective and retrospective analyses, all contributing to a nuanced understanding of CAT's applicability and long-term treatment stability. The conclusion underscores CAT's growing acceptance in orthodontics, including its application in challenging cases, and highlights key determinants that bolster its long-term efficacy.

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Section: Treatment With Cat In Early Yearsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Treatment With Cat In Early Yearsmentioning

confidence: 99%