WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT CLEAR ALIGNERS

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CLINICAL INDICATIONS AND EFFECTIVE APPROACHES FOR CLEAR ALIGNER TREATMENT IN GROWING PATIENTS

Ege Berber1 Hande Pamukçu2

1Başkent University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Orthodontics, Ankara, Türkiye
2Başkent University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Orthodontics, Ankara, Türkiye

Berber E, Pamukçu H. Clinical Indications and Effective Approaches for Clear Aligner Treatment in Growing Patients. In: Hancıoğlu Kırcelli B, editor. What We Know About Clear Aligners 1st ed. Ankara: Türkiye Klinikleri; 2025. p.105-114.

ABSTRACT

The goal of Phase I orthodontic treatment is to intercept and correct malocclusions early, prior to the eruption of permanent teeth, thus minimizing the need for future treatment and reducing overall treatment duration. Clear aligners can serve as an alternative to conventional methods in early orthodontic treatment when cases are selected appropriately. Clear aligner treatment provides notable advantages, including enhanced aesthetics, patient comfort, and improved oral hygiene, making it particularly suitable for young patients who may struggle with conventional orthodontic appliances. Clear aligners can effectively address most malocclusions, also support guided development and expansion of the dental arches. In addition, clear aligners also provide a valuable treatment alternative for patients requiring functional therapy. Furthermore, the transparent and removable characteristics of aligners allow patients in the growth phase to maintain normal dietary habits without restrictions, making them easier to incorporate into daily routines. By solving malocclusions during the growth phase, aligner treatment can contribute to improved facial aesthetics and functional outcomes, thereby reducing the need for extensive treatment in permanent dentition.

Keywords: Orthodontic appliances-removable; Orthodontic appliances-functional; Palatal expansion technique; Orthodontics

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