ReviewKorean journal of orthodontics2026
Direct-printed aligners in orthodontics: Integrating digital design, materials science, and clinical biomechanics.
Review in Korean journal of orthodontics, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.
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Abstract
The transition from thermoformed aligners (TFAs) to direct-printed aligners (DPAs) represents an important development in contemporary clear aligner therapy. The inherent limitations of TFAs, including material thinning, geometric distortion, inconsistent force delivery, and limited predictability for complex tooth movements, have driven the development of DPAs, which use shape memory polymers (SMPs) and eliminate the thermoforming process. This narrative review synthesizes current evidence on the transition from TFAs to DPAs, focusing on advances in materials science, digital design, biomechanical performance, and clinical application.
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