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ArticleJournal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences2025

Clear Aligners or Traditional Braces? An Effective Plan in the Ortho-Perio Treatment of Gingival Recessions.

Kishor B Bagalkot, Puja Saha, Drashti K Chikhalia, Ajay Kumar, Simran Aulakh, Adrita Purkayastha, Shruti Garg

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Kishor B BagalkotDepartment of Orthodontics, PMNM Dental College and Hospital, Bagalkot, Karnataka, India.
Puja SahaDepartment of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, M M Dental College and Hospital, Darbhanga, Bihar, India.
Drashti K ChikhaliaDepartment of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Sai Dental Clinic, Valsad, Gujarat, India.
Ajay KumarDepartment of Periodontology, Eklavya Dental College and Hospital, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
Simran AulakhDepartment of Periodontics and Oral Implantology, Desh Bhagat Dental College, Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab, India.
Adrita PurkayasthaDepartment of Periodontics, Hi-tech Dental College and Hospital, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.
Shruti GargDepartment of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Modern Dental College and Research Centre, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India.

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Abstract

Background: Gingival recession, a common clinical condition characterized by apical migration of the gingival margin, often presents in patients undergoing orthodontic treatment. Orthodontic forces can influence periodontal tissues positively or negatively, depending on the type of appliance used. The debate continues between clear aligners and traditional fixed braces concerning their effectiveness in managing such cases within interdisciplinary treatment plans. Methods: A prospective, randomized clinical trial was conducted with 60 patients (30 per group) aged 20-35 years presenting with anterior gingival recession and mild-to-moderate malocclusion. Group A received treatment using clear aligners (Invisalign®), and Group B was treated with conventional metal brackets. Periodontal parameters, including gingival recession depth (GRD), clinical attachment level (CAL), and plaque index (PI), were recorded at baseline and after 12 months. Recession coverage was performed surgically at 6 months. Statistical analysis was conducted using paired Results: After 12 months, Group A showed significantly greater reduction in GRD (1.68 ± 0.39 mm) compared to Group B (1.21 ± 0.42 mm), Conclusion: Clear aligners demonstrate a more favorable outcome in the interdisciplinary management of gingival recession when compared to traditional braces. They offer better plaque control, enhanced periodontal healing, and improved esthetics.

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Clear alignersorthodontic treatmentrecession

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PMID41522929
PMCPMC12788566

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