Clear Aligner Treatment Education in Dental Schools in the United States and Canada

Document Type

Article

Publication Title

Journal of Clinical Orthodontics

Abstract

Clear overlay orthodontic appliances were introduced in 1946 by Kesling, who used a series of thermoplastic positioners to gradually improve tooth posi-tions.1 Some five decades later, Align Technology launched Invis-align,* integrating modern technol-ogies with Kesling’s concept. The demand for treatment with clear aligners has increased substantial-ly in recent years, especially among adults, because they are more es-thetically appealing and comfort-able than conventional fixed appli-ances.2-4 Thanks to this growing demand and extensive marketing by aligner companies, both orthodontists and general dentists are now familiar with CAT.5.

First Page

684

Last Page

693

Publication Date

11-1-2021

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