Sequential Plastic Aligner treatment is an exciting development in the field of orthodontics both for patients and clinicians. However aligners are not as simple to use as it may seem at first glance. As with most dental treatment, success or failure depends very much on case selection and treatment planning. These appliances offer great advantage of esthetics, oral hygiene, minimal chair time and can be considered as a good treatment option for selected cases with mild malocclusions. Current systems have limitations with current technology to achieve space closure with proper tip and torque...

Correct tooth position is an important factor for esthetics, function and for overall preservation or restoration of dental health. Many individuals would like to have the benefits offered by high-quality orthodontic treatment, but do not want to have braces that are visible to their friends and colleagues. Invisible (lingual) orthodontics represents the only solution that does not impair the patient from an esthetic point of view. Many patients if given the choice opt for an appliance that is not visible, provided the course of treatment and the quality of the results are the same as with a...