Rapid technological improvements in biomaterials, computer-aided design (CAD) and
manufacturing (CAM) have endorsed clear aligner therapy (CAT) as a mainstay of …

In recent years, clear aligners have diversified and evolved in their primary characteristics
(material, gingival margin design, attachments, divots, auxiliaries), increasing their …

Objective The aim of this systematic multiscale analysis was to evaluate the effects of
thermoforming on the physical and mechanical properties of thermoplastic materials used to …

The use of metal-free thermoplastic materials plays a key role in the orthodontic digital
workflow due to the increasing demand for clear aligner treatments. Three thermoplastic …

Objective The aim of this study was to compare the mechanical properties of orthodontic
aligners among different commercially available 3D printing devices. Materials and Methods …

Highlights•Marketing and public awareness has increased demand for CAT•appearance,
comfort, convenience and easier oral hygiene maintenance appear advantageous•viable …

The aim of this study was to estimate the possible changes of surface roughness and the
mechanical properties of Invisalign® appliances over one-and two-week of service. Forty …

Introduction Orthodontic aligners printed with in-office 3-dimensional (3D) procedures have
been described, but no data on their biocompatibility exist. This study investigates the …

Background Clear aligners (CA) are among the most chosen orthodontic therapies for
patients who require an invisible treatment. Previous studies showed that the thermoforming …

Background Clear aligner treatment offers several advantages, but the available literature
shows that some kind of tooth movements are unpredictable. In addition, the majority of the …