ALIGNER SCIENCE

Scientific Studies

Thousands of case studies over many decades have compellingly demonstrated the effectiveness of transparent aligners in realigning teeth safely, without hazard and without irritation to cheeks and tongue. However, because this technology has not been in use for as long as traditional wire-and-bracket braces, in some cases transparent aligners lack the long-term clinical track record of conventional braces. But suffice to say conventional braces and invisible aligners use the same biological foundation to move teeth. With the correct post treatment care and retention the long term results are excellent.

Here are just a few examples of the scientific studies on Invisible Aligners, they make good reading.

Womack WR, Ahn JH, Ammari Z, Castillo A. A new approach to correction of crowding. Am J Orthod 2002;

Chenin, D, Trosien, A, Fong, P, Miller, R, & Lee, R (2003). Chenin DA, Trosien AH, Fong PF, Miller RA, Lee RS. Orthodontic treatment with a series of removable appliances. Journal of the American Dental Association. Vol 134, Issue 9, 1232-1239.

Clements K, Bollen, AM, Huang, G, King, G, Hujoel, P, & Ma, T (Nov 2003). Activation time and material stiffness of sequential removable orthodontic appliances. Part 2:Dental Improvements. American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. Vol 124, Issue 5, 502-508.

Boyd RL, Oh HS, Fallah M, Vlaskalic V. An update on present and future considerations of aligners. J Calif Dent Assoc 2006;

BollenAM, Bollen AM, Huang GJ, King G, Hujoel P, MaT Ma T. Activation time and material stiffness of sequential removable orthodontic appliances. Part I: ability to complete treatment. Am J Orthod 2003;

Tuncay, O (2003). Cases & Commentaries in Orthodontic Technology. Boyd, R, Vlaskalic, V, & Fallah, M. (1998) Applicability Study, 2-3. King, G, Bollen, A, Huang, G. (2000) Frequency of Wear and Material Stiffness Study, 3-4. Wheeler, T, Dolce, C, Taylor, M. (2000) Attachment Evaluation for Extrusion, Rotation and Intrusion, 5-6.

Stewart, H (July 2007). Conservative Dentistry and Bioesthetic Principles. Functional Esthetic Interface, Contemporary Esthetics.

Boyd, R (May 2000). Enhancing the value of orthodontic treatment: Incorporating effective preventative dentistry into treatment. American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.

Hajeer, M, Millet, D, Ayoub, A, & Siebert, J (2004). Current Products and Practices: Applications of 3D imaging in orthodontics: Part II. Journal of Orthodontics, Vol 31, 154-162

Womack WR, Ahn JH, Ammari Z, Castillo A. A new approach to correction of crowding. Am J Orthod 2002;

Christensen, G (Mar 2002). Orthodontics and the general practitioner. Journal of the American Dental Association. Vol 133, 369-371.

Boyd RL, Oh HS, Fallah M, Vlaskalic V. An update on present and future considerations of aligners. J Calif Dent Assoc 2006;