ReviewPolymers2024
Advancements in Clear Aligner Fabrication: A Comprehensive Review of Direct-3D Printing Technologies.
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38 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Sustainable clear aligner practice in esthetic and prosthetic dentistry: a scoping review for practical implementation.Frontiers in oral health · 2026Pooled it
- Comparison of different clear aligner systems with fixed orthodontic treatment in terms of endocrine-disrupting monomer release, treatment effectiveness and efficiency : An in vivo randomized clinical trial.Journal of orofacial orthopedics = Fortschritte der Kieferorthopadie : Organ/official journal Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Kieferorthopadie · 2026Article
- Flexural Stiffness and Force Retention of Six 3D-Printed Thermoplastics for Orthodontic Appliances: An In Vitro Screening Study.Dentistry journal · 2026Article
- Biocompatibility of a novel directly printed orthodontic aligner at variable material thicknesses.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Assessment of biofilm resistance, degree of conversion, and mechanical properties of nanomodified 3D-printed orthodontic clear aligner (in-vitro study).BMC oral health · 2026Article
- Cytotoxicity assessment of LuxCreo and Nylon direct-printed photopolymers for orthodontic applications: An in vitro study.Clinical oral investigations · 2026Article
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- Next-Generation Orthodontics: Functional Resins, Biomechanics, Biocompatibility, and Current Clinical Reality of Direct 3D-Printed Aligners.Journal of functional biomaterials · 2026Review
- Potential for vertical control using direct 3D‑printed mandibular advancement clear aligners.Clinical oral investigations · 2026Article
- [Research advances in clear aligner].Hua xi kou qiang yi xue za zhi = Huaxi kouqiang yixue zazhi = West China journal of stomatology · 2026Review
- Effect of print angle on dimensional accuracy and printing efficiency of directly 3D-printed clear aligners.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Clear aligner therapy: a scoping review of treatment prediction, clinical effectiveness, and limitations.Frontiers in dental medicine · 2026Review
- Dimensional accuracy of clear aligners fabricated using different LCD 3D printer resolutions: an in-vitro study.European oral research · 2026Article
- Effect of print orientation of 3D-printed aligner templates on the volumetric accuracy of transferred composite attachments: an in vitro study.Clinical oral investigations · 2025Article
- Advances in clear aligner therapy: comparative evaluation of the optical properties and bacterial adhesion of 3D direct-printed and thermoformed aligners.Progress in orthodontics · 2025Article
- External Apical Root Resorption Following Orthodontic Treatment with Clear Aligners Versus Fixed Appliances: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Dentistry journal · 2025Review
- Effectiveness of Modified Clear Aligner Attachment Designs on Molar Extrusion: An In Vitro Typodont Study.Dentistry journal · 2025Article
- Biocompatibility and Safety of 3D Printing Resins for Orthodontic Aligners: A Critical Review of Current Evidence.Polymers · 2025Review
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- A Comparison Between the Expansion Force Exerted by Thermo-Printed Aligners and 3D Printed Aligners: An In Vitro Study.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
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Abstract
Clear aligners have revolutionized orthodontic treatment by offering an esthetically driven treatment modality to patients of all ages. Over the past two decades, aligners have been used to treat malocclusions in millions of patients worldwide. The inception of aligner therapy goes back to the 1940s, yet the protocols to fabricate aligners have been continuously evolved. CAD/CAM driven protocol was the latest approach which drastically changed the scalability of aligner fabrication-i.e., aligner mass production manufacturing. 3D printing technology has been adopted in various sectors including dentistry mostly because of the ability to create complex geometric structures at high accuracy while reducing labor and material costs-for the most part. The integration of 3D printing in dentistry has been across, starting in orthodontics and oral surgery and expanding in periodontics, prosthodontics, and oral implantology. Continuous progress in material development has led to improved mechanical properties, biocompatibility, and overall quality of aligners. Consequently, aligners have become less invasive, more cost-effective, and deliver outcomes comparable to existing treatment options. The promise of 3D printed aligners lies in their ability to treat malocclusions effectively while providing esthetic benefits to patients by remaining virtually invisible throughout the treatment process. Herein, this review aims to provide a comprehensive summary of studies regarding direct-3D printing of clear aligners up to the present, outlining all essential properties required in 3D-printed clear aligners and the challenges that need to be addressed. Additionally, the review proposes implementation methods to further enhance the effectiveness of the treatment outcome.
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