Clear aligner therapy in the mixed dentition: Indications and practitioner perspectives

• Published in: American journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics Vol. 164; no. 2; pp. 172 - 182
• Main Authors: Lynch, Nicholas M., Shroff, Bhavna, Carrico, Caroline K., Sawicki, Vincent, Sabol, Morgan, Lindauer, Steven J.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Elsevier Inc 01.08.2023
• Subjects: Child; Dentistry; Dentition, Mixed; Humans; Orthodontic Appliances, Fixed; Orthodontic Appliances, Removable; Orthodontists; Research Design

This study evaluated current trends and perspectives among orthodontists regarding clear aligner therapy in the mixed dentition (CAMD), including insights into perceived indications, compliance, oral hygiene, and other factors. An original, 22-item survey was mailed to a randomized, nationally repre...