Clear Aligner Therapy: A Paradigm Shift in Orthodontics
Published: 2024-01-27
Page: 32-40
Issue: 2024 - Volume 7 [Issue 1]
I Girish Kumar *
Department of Orthodontics, JSS Dental College & Hospital JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, (Deemed to be University) Bannimantap, SS Nagar, Mysore, India.
Raghunath N
Department of Orthodontics, JSS Dental College & Hospital JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, (Deemed to be University) Bannimantap, SS Nagar, Mysore, India.
Jyothikiran H
Department of Orthodontics, JSS Dental College & Hospital JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, (Deemed to be University) Bannimantap, SS Nagar, Mysore, India.
Suma S
Department of Orthodontics, JSS Dental College & Hospital JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, (Deemed to be University) Bannimantap, SS Nagar, Mysore, India.
Pradeep S
Department of Orthodontics, JSS Dental College & Hospital JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, (Deemed to be University) Bannimantap, SS Nagar, Mysore, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Using Clear Aligner Therapy (CAT) in adult orthodontics is a prime example of how cutting-edge technology is being incorporated into the dental healthcare industry. CAT is becoming more and more popular as a more comfortable and aesthetically pleasing substitute for traditional fixed appliances. Because clear aligners are removable, patients can maintain proper daily oral hygiene. CAT represents a significant shift in modern orthodontics in the patient's periodontal health by providing a convenient and aesthetically pleasing alternative to traditional fixed appliance treatments for formalized dentition. The purpose of this study is to examine the suitability of CAT by defining its biomechanics, indications, contraindications, scope, limitations, and factors that affect successful outcomes and long-term stability. A thorough search of the literature was carried out using the Cochrane Library, PubMed, and Google Scholar, databases. The articles addressed a wide range of instances to determine the breadth and limitations of CAT and were chosen based only on their applicability to clear aligners and without regard to specific brands. This review comprises individual case studies, systemic reviews, comparative analyses, case reports, finite element calculations, and prospective and retrospective analyses, all adding to sophisticated knowledge of CAT's applicability and long-term treatment stability. The conclusion emphasizes how CAT is becoming more and more popular in orthodontics. The expanding number of adult patients receiving orthodontic therapy has led to a considerable increase in aesthetic concerns regarding orthodontic appliances in recent years.
Keywords: Clear aligner therapy (CAT), orthodontics, biomechanics, oral hygiene
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