Clear aligner therapy: risks and clinical strategies
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1002-0098.2019.12.002
- VernacularTitle: 无托槽隐形矫治的风险及临床策略
- Author:
Zhihe ZHAO
1
Author Information
1. Department of Orthodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University & State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Chengdu 610041, China
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Malocclusion;
Orthodontic appliances, removable;
Risk management;
Invisible orthodontics
- From:
Chinese Journal of Stomatology
2019;54(12):798-802
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Clear aligner, as a transparent and removable appliance, offers an alternative to conventional fixed appliance to patients with high demands for esthetics and comfort. Meanwhile, the rapid development of materials and techniques has made clear aligner more widely used in orthodontics. However, there are still several concerns and risks in clinical practice of clear aligners, which may result in unfavorable outcomes. Herein, we have discussed the clinical risks of clear aligner therapy, and provided some targeted strategies, in order to promote the clinical application of clear aligners.
