Basics of Clear Aligners

ISBN-13: 9786209241451 / Angielski / Miękka / 2025 / 112 str.

Malhar Damor; Renuka Patel; Harshikkumar Parekh

Opis

Clear aligners represent a major shift in orthodontics from traditional braces to aesthetic, digitally designed appliances. Clear aligners are transparent, removable orthodontic appliances designed to gradually move teeth using a series of custom-made trays. Introduced as an aesthetic alternative to fixed braces, aligners use advanced digital technologies such as 3D scanning, CAD-CAM planning, and thermoformed plastics to achieve controlled tooth movement. Modern aligners are thin, transparent, sequential appliances that move teeth in small increments and require strict patient compliance. With advancements in materials, manufacturing, and digital planning, aligners can now treat mild to complex malocclusions.