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Torque control of maxillary incisors during space closure in a patient with maxillary protrusion treated with aligners in nine months

Aesthetics and function remain among the primary motivations for orthodontic treatment in adult patients. With aligner therapy, clinicians are able to ...

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Management of maxillary transverse deficiency in children using a newly designed arch conformer

Numerous clinical studies confirm that maxillary transverse deficiency is among the most common orthodontic and skeletal problems in childhood and is ...

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Study warns social media misinformation may put orthodontic patients at risk

BIRMINGHAM, England: Social media is increasingly used to promote orthodontic treatment directly to prospective patients, including by direct-to-consumer ...

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Precise, simple and fast aligner treatment: Power of shape memory

In response to increasing patient demand for comfort and aesthetics in orthodontic treatment, aligner treatment has grown rapidly. Over the past two ...

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The orthocaps Rainmaker appliance: Clinical illustration and conclusions

The prevalence of Class II malocclusion in children in France is estimated at 36%. In most cases, this malocclusion is attributable to a skeletal ...

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Webinar to focus on advanced digital visualisation tools for aligner treatment

In aligner treatment, digital visualisation tools are increasingly informing how clinicians assess case complexity and present proposed treatment outcomes. ...

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Digital workflows for complex adult aligner treatment

Adult orthodontic treatment is considered one of the largest areas of growth in orthodontics. While many orthodontic practices have traditionally been ...

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Danish study examines aligner treatment in general dental and orthodontic practice

COPENHAGEN, Denmark: In Denmark, dental care regulations state that orthodontic treatment should ideally be led by orthodontists, but adult aligner ...

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Hybrid sagittal decompression to optimise aligner efficiency in an anterior open bite case

Although sagittal discrepancy may be minimal in some patients, dental crowding and tight interproximal contacts can significantly compromise the efficiency ...

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Interceptive aligner treatment in a growing Class II, Division 1 patient

Early intervention in growing patients with skeletal Class II malocclusion aims to reduce sagittal discrepancies, guide dentofacial development and minimise...

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The convergence of materials science and digital workflows: Where are we with thermoformed versus 3D-printed aligners?

At the seventh European Aligner Congress, discussions around aligner materials and digital workflows highlighted a question of growing relevance to ...

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Bridging the gap: International consensus on aligner therapy

The rapid evolution of aligner therapy has often left a gap between research findings and daily clinical practice. To address this, the Italian Society of ...

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AI and aligners: Efficiency without losing clinical oversight

Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to significantly transform digital dentistry. In aligner therapy, AI-driven systems now assist with tooth ...

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Print angulation affects fit and efficiency of 3D‑printed aligners—study

PHOENIX, US: As more practices bring 3D printing in-house, understanding how technical settings affect both accuracy and turnaround time is becoming a ...

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A paradigm shift in orthodontics: Reframing early treatment as timely treatment for growing patients

Healthcare is not just about treatment; it is about people—and the words we use have the power to change lives. In fact, the language we use has ...

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European court clarifies rules for cross-border aligner treatment

LUXEMBOURG: Teledentistry gained momentum during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, and its increasing adoption continues to raise legal and ethical questions. In ...

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The role of orthodontic care in modern dentistry: More than just straight teeth

Orthodontic treatment remains the gold standard intervention to improve alignment and functional dynamics without significant biological sacrifice or ...

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Aesthetic treatment with in-house aligners

A female adult patient visited our clinic with the primary concern of the aesthetics of her maxillary anterior teeth. She was particularly dissatisfied with...

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Straumann Group refocuses orthodontics unit with new partnerships

BASEL, Switzerland: Straumann Group has recently announced new partnerships to reshape its orthodontics business around ClearCorrect, combining technology ...

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Vertical control in open bite correction using aligners and skeletal anchorage: A case series

Traditionally, anterior open bites have been considered one of the most challenging malocclusions to treat in orthodontics. In fact, the majority of such ...

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Treatment of ectopic canines with aligners and the MTA auxiliary

Ectopic canines are a complex condition to treat with aligners only, since it is not easy to create a reliable and stable anchorage unit for forced ...

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Combination of a distaliser and aligners for Class II correction

The distalisation of the maxillary posterior teeth is limited to approximately 2 mm when treated solely with aligners.1–3 This often results in dental ...

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Report details adhesive-free bonding of metal buttons to aligners

HANOI, Vietnam: Conventional methods for bonding auxiliary buttons in aligner therapy detract from their substantial clinical benefits for elastic traction ...

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Enhancing cosmetic dental outcomes by using AI

It is important to recognise that artificial intelligence (AI) is not something to be feared: it is a tool designed to enhance, not replace, the role of the...

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Smile Architect: The new standard of care for interdisciplinary rehabilitations

Clear aligner therapy has changed orthodontics incredibly in the last 20 years. The number of adult patients has dramatically increased. A survey by the ...

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Orthodontics and botulinum toxin: Integrated care of a patient with bruxism and occlusal alteration

Hypertrophy of the masseter muscle is defined as the excessive growth of muscle mass in the transverse direction and is more common between the second and ...

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The power of precision—Clarity Precision Grip Attachments

Soon after the mass adoption of clear aligners, it became apparent that a plastic shell did not provide sufficient purchase on the teeth for all movements. ...

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European Aligner Society announces first EAS North America Aligner Forum

LONDON, England: After years of hosting leading aligner events across Europe, the European Aligner Society (EAS) will hold its first forum in North America ...

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3D-printed aligners: Study finds need for material-specific cleaning protocols

ZAGREB, Croatia: As 3D-printed aligners gain traction, many patients and clinicians continue to apply cleaning routines that were originally developed for ...

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“Orthodontics isn’t just about straightening teeth; it’s about treating the underlying condition”

Dental Tribune International attended the recent European Aligner Society’s congress on the island of Rhodes in Greece and had the opportunity to speak to...

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