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Speech and mastication difficulties: Clear aligners versus conventional braces.

Manche Meghana, Akhilesh M, Zeeshan Mubashir, Kommu Pavan, Simran Suhani, Balaji Dhanraj Kendre, Rahul Tiwari

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Manche MeghanaDepartment of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Mamata Dental College, Khammam, Telangana, India.
Akhilesh MDepartment of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
Zeeshan MubashirDepartment of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Al Jouf Specialised Dental Center, Ministry of Health, Sakaka, Aljouf Province, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Kommu PavanDepartment of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Tirumala Institute of Dental Sciences and Research Centre, Nizamabad, Telangana, India.
Simran SuhaniDepartment of Orthodontics, Vananchal Dental College, Garhwa, Jharkhand, India.
Balaji Dhanraj KendreDepartment of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics, Saraswati Dhanwantari Dental College & Hospital, Parbhani, Maharashtra, India.
Rahul TiwariDepartment of Dental Research Cell, Dr. D. Y. Patil Dental College & Hospital, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Pimpri, Pune, Maharashtra, India.

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Abstract

Orthodontic appliances influence patients' oral functions, especially speech and mastication. Therefore, it is of interest to compare speech and mastication difficulties among patients treated with clear aligners and conventional braces. One hundred participants were assessed through a validated questionnaire and performance tests. Clear aligners showed fewer articulation and chewing problems than fixed braces. The differences were statistically significant. Thus, we show clear aligners may provide improved comfort and oral function during orthodontic treatment.

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clear alignersmastication disordersOrthodontic appliancespatient reported outcomesspeech articulation

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PMCPMC13058382

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