Clear aligners in orthodontics
Journal Title: IP Indian Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Research - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 2
Abstract
When we hear the word orthodontics what comes to mind is probably a young teenager whose teeth are covered by a latticework of metal However there now exists an increasingly popular alternative to traditional metal braces Clear bite aligners This article describes the clearbite aligner technique the technology behind clearbite aligners what it is how it works process records which are essential for case submission case selection and advantages of clearbite Aligners are highlighted The clearbite aligner clinical technique procedure essential tips are described and cases treated with clearbite Aligners are presentedKeywords Aligners Invisible orthodontics Clear aligners Clearbite
Authors and Affiliations
G. Dharmadeep, M. Balagangadhar, C. Madhuri, Y. Muralidhar Reddy, G. Kranthi Praveen Raj
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