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INNOVATIONS IN CLEAR ALIGNER THERAPY(CAT)

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Mona Awad Al-Mutairi, Noura Hadi Al-Harbi, Entesar Abdullah Al-Harbi, Lamia Ahmed Al-Salamah, Lubna Abdulmotey Nouri, Bader Mohammed Al-Harbi, Mohammed Dawod Al-Alfy, Mohammed Musaed Al-Zahrani, Jalal Yousef Al-ghadeer, Rami Mohammed Al-Otaibi
» doi: 10.53555/ecb/2022.11.12.382

Abstract

Clear aligner orthodontic therapy is developing at a very rapid pace, which is a significant advancement in the field of orthodontic care. Such momentum receives motivation from a twin surge, an amplification in the appreciation of aesthetic aspects coupled with a developing demand from adult clientele for orthodontic operations. This convergence fuels the demand for therapeutic approaches that satisfy public convenience needs while simultaneously upholding aesthetic standards. Taking care of this growing need for quick and visually attractive solutions presents a challenge that is made worse by the disparate methods that are seen in the dental field. Situations where "instant orthodontics" is offered to correct dental misalignments under the pretense of crowns or veneers, or where items touting cutting-edge methods guarantee anterior teeth alignment while avoiding comprehensive occlusal problems, raise moral questions. These strategies necessitate diligent public education outlining the fundamental flaws in these quick fixes. In terms of discreteness, fixed appliances have not kept up with the subtlety of transparent aligners, even if ceramic brackets have made them smaller and more aesthetically pleasing. Many businesses worldwide already offer a wide range of clear aligner orthodontic products, indicating the growing acceptance of this treatment approach. However, a climate of mistrust remains despite this spread, highlighting early research efforts aimed at undermining the effectiveness of aligners, especially for cases involving more significant tooth abnormalities. Though there was initial skepticism, efforts to improve and develop the clear aligner technique continued, signifying a changing orthodontic care environment. However, the majority of the literature corpus is still made up of anecdotal stories, which is indicative of the early stages of this emerging discipline.

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