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An evaluation of the Invisalign® Aligner Technique and consideration of the force system: a systematic review.
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21 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Predicting transversal dental arch expansion outcomes with Invisalign aligners in permanent dentition: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Progress in orthodontics · 2026Pooled it
- Predictability of clear aligners in achieving planned dental arch expansion during mixed dentition: a systematic review and meta-analysis.The Angle orthodontist · 2026Pooled it
- [Advancements in biomechanics and orthodontic strategies for clear aligner therapy].Hua xi kou qiang yi xue za zhi = Huaxi kouqiang yixue zazhi = West China journal of stomatology · 2026Pooled it
- Salivary parameters in individuals undergoing orthodontic treatment with clear aligners: a scoping review.Evidence-based dentistry · 2026Article
- Effect of Staining and Cleaning Agents on the Colour Stability and Surface Roughness of Clear Aligners.Orthodontics & craniofacial research · 2026Article
- Enhanced Antibacterial and Immunomodulatory Porphyrin-Based MOF Coatings for PETG Clear Aligners: A Comparative Study of Ag, Cu, and Ce Metal Centers.International journal of molecular sciences · 2026Article
- Biomechanical analysis of implant anchorage versus class II elastics in maxillary anterior retraction with clear aligners: a three-dimensional iterative finite element study.BMC oral health · 2026Article
- Treatment Predictability of Two Clear Aligner Systems: A Retrospective Assessment of Invisalign Versus Eon Aligner.Dentistry journal · 2026Article
- Force systems and the function of attachments in aligner biomechanics: an analytical approach.Dental press journal of orthodontics · 2026Article
- The impact of clear aligners therapy on dental caries: a systematic review.Frontiers in dental medicine · 2026Review
- Three-dimensional assessment of tooth movements in clear aligner treatment of moderate and severe crowding.Clinical oral investigations · 2025Article
- Digital Orthodontics: Posterior crossbite correction and arch expansion with directly 3-dimensional printed clear aligners.Journal of clinical and experimental dentistry · 2025Review
- Factors Influencing the Predictability and Success of Invisalign Aligners: A Systematic Review.Cureus · 2025Review
- Evaluating the Clinical Success of Clear Aligners for Rotational Tooth Movements in Adult Patients: A Systematic Review.Dentistry journal · 2025Review
- The Effect of Clear Aligners on Root Length in Endodontically Treated Teeth: A Systematic Review of Split-Mouth Studies.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Efficacy and Predictability of Maxillary and Mandibular Dental Arch Expansion with Clear Aligners in Prepuberal Subjects: A Digital Retrospective Analysis.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Thermoplastics for Clear Aligners: A Review.Polymers · 2025Review
- Force-Driven Model for Automated Clear Aligner Staging Design Based on Stepwise Tooth Displacement and Rotation in 3D Space.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Clear Aligner Treatment: Indications, Advantages, and Adverse Effects-A Systematic Review.Dentistry journal · 2025Review
- Orthodontic System Modeled and Simulated with the Lingual Technique to Assess Tooth Forces.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
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Abstract
objectiveSince its introduction 25 years ago, the Invisalign® system has undergone multiple digital and biomechanical evolutions and its effectiveness is often compared to traditional systems without considering the many differences which characterize them. The main aim of this systematic review is to look at the literature dealing with studies on teeth movements using the Invisalign® system and the management of these movements through digital planning and artificial intelligence. MATERIALS AND
methodsThe following electronic databases were searched: MEDLINE, Embase, the Cochrane Oral Health Group's Trials Register, and CENTRAL. Unpublished studies were searched on ClinicalTrials.gov, the National Research Register, and Pro-Quest Dissertation Abstracts and Thesis database.
resultsTwenty-four studies (15 retrospective, 5 prospective, 2 pilot, and 2 case-control) were included. The results of the analysis carried out on the available literature show that the Invisalign® system is recognized to be a valid alternative to conventional orthodontic treatment in no-extraction cases. The results are influenced by the methods for assessing the effectiveness of this technique and by the comparison bias of the traditional system with the innovative digital system.
conclusionsSince the introduction of SmartForce and SmartTrack material, the efficacy of the treatment has improved. There is still a shortage of high-quality evidence concerning the treatment modality. In order to make the treatment with the aligners more efficient, a correct management of the ClinCheck® software and a proper use of the biomechanics are necessary. The aligned force-driven system should be taken into account when developing the digital planning.
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