ПЕРСПЕКТИВЫ ПРИМЕНЕНИЯ ЭЛАЙНЕРОВ В СОВРЕМЕННОЙ ОРТОДОНТИИ

Abstract

The clear aligner treatment in the last years has been increasing its relevance and use. The use of aligners to treat malocclusion has had a remarkable surge in the last decades, a growing interest has been reported for such methods of invisible orthodontics, especially among adult patients. Clear aligners are orthodontic devices that use elastic thermoplastic material, applying pressure to the teeth to move into the aligner’s position, being an alternative to dental braces. They are esthetic, efficient, and comfortable compared to a traditional fixed appliance for mild-to-moderate malocclusion. A clinician should know strengths and weaknesses of aligners for a correct use, being guided by clinical indications. The present paper will highlight the increasing popularity of clear aligner appliances, as well as the clinical scope and the limitations of aligner therapy in general.