Efficiency of Invisalign in contemporary orthodontic practice

Abstract

The demand for clear aligners continues to grow. Their use is no longer exclusive to adults, because aligners are also now popular among younger patients as well. In the literature, there is an emphasis on cases of mild to moderate severity, which have usually been treated on a non-extraction basis, perhaps owing to the difficulty in managing space closure or a challenging tooth movement, such as derotation. The article highlights appropriate case selection in clinical orthodontic practice, and the key role that Invisalign plays. CPD/Clinical Relevance: The reader should appreciate the potential of the Invisalign system in managing certain scenarios commonly encountered in clinical orthodontics practice.