The Science Journal of the Lander College of Arts and Sciences
Abstract
Clear aligner therapy (CAT) has become an attractive alternative for orthodontic treatment as more adolescents and young adults pursue othodontic care. CAT is comprised of removable transparent appliances that offer a more aesthetic appearance to prospective patients. Recent studies have shown that CAT efficiency and efficacy for orthodontic procedures for cases of mild to moderate malocclusions are of equal or greater caliber to those of conventional fixed appliances. Clear aligners are also found to be less painful, better for periodontal health, and more accessible in comparison with fixed appliances. For those meeting the criteria for CAT, clear aligners may be a worthwhile course of treatment to explore.
Recommended Citation
Perkelvald, A. (2022). Are Clear Aligners Better than the Conventional Orthodontic Fixed Appliances?. The Science Journal of the Lander College of Arts and Sciences, 15(2), 46-53. Retrieved from https://touroscholar.touro.edu/sjlcas/vol15/iss2/9
