Expert Consensus on the Clinical Strategies for Orthodontic Treatment with Clear Aligners

Overview

Journal Int J Oral Sci

Date 2025 Mar 13

PMID 40074738

Authors

Yan Wang

Hu Long

Zhihe Zhao

Ding Bai

Xianglong Han

Jun Wang

Bing Fang

Zuolin Jin

Hong He

Yuxin Bai

Weiran Li

Min Hu

Yanheng Zhou

Hong Ai

Yuehua Liu

Yang Cao

Jun Lin

Huang Li

Jie Guo

Wenli Lai

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Abstract

Clear aligner treatment is a novel technique in current orthodontic practice. Distinct from traditional fixed orthodontic appliances, clear aligners have different material features and biomechanical characteristics and treatment efficiencies, presenting new clinical challenges. Therefore, a comprehensive and systematic description of the key clinical aspects of clear aligner treatment is essential to enhance treatment efficacy and facilitate the advancement and wide adoption of this new technique. This expert consensus discusses case selection and grading of treatment difficulty, principle of clear aligner therapy, clinical procedures and potential complications, which are crucial to the clinical success of clear aligner treatment.

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