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OPINION AND DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES AMONG ORTHODONTISTS AND GENERAL DENTISTS ON CLEAR ALIGNERS IN TREATMENT OF VARIOUS MALOCCLUSIONS- A SURVEY STUDY

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Dr. Aacaashnathan A., Dr.Nidhi Angrish, Dr. C. Deepak, Dr.Akshay Tandon, Dr. Praveen K, Dr.Krithika. A, Dr P. Deenadayalan
» doi: 10.31838/ecb/2023.12.s3.722

Abstract

In 1946, Dr. Harold Kesling pioneered the use of a set of thermoplastic tooth positioners to achieve tooth alignment, since then clear aligners(CA) have been a staple of orthodontic treatment. In order to increase the variety of tooth movements(1 )CA treatment has mainly progressed over the last 15 years thanks to new technology and materials. Better aesthetics, greater patient acceptance, and an overall superior quality of life are the key benefits of CA treatment(2). More people than ever before are seeking orthodontic treatment, particularly aesthetic options like clear aligners, as society places an increasing focus on appearance. Usually, the use of CA is combined with other orthodontic aids and techniques such as attachments, inter-arch elastics, and interproximal reduction(3).

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