Expert consensus on the clinical strategies for orthodontic treatment with clear aligners
Yan Wang, Hu Long, Zhihe Zhao, Ding Bai, Xianglong Han, Jun Wang, Bing Fang, Zuolin Jin, Hong He, Yuxin Bai, Weiran Li, Min Hu, Yanheng Zhou, Hong Ai, Yuehua Liu, Yang Cao, Jun Lin, Li Huang, Jie Guo, Wenli Lai
Abstract
Clear aligner treatment is a novel technique in current orthodontic practice. Distinct from traditional fixed orthodontic appliances, clear aligners have different material features and biomechanical characteristics and treatment efficiencies, presenting new clinical challenges. Therefore, a comprehensive and systematic description of the key clinical aspects of clear aligner treatment is essential to enhance treatment efficacy and facilitate the advancement and wide adoption of this new technique. This expert consensus discusses case selection and grading of treatment difficulty, principle of clear aligner therapy, clinical procedures and potential complications, which are crucial to the clinical success of clear aligner treatment.