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Occlusal changes with clear aligners and the case complexity influence: a longi...
Marcelino, Vanessa; Baptista, Sofia; Marcelino, Sandra Andreia; Paco, Maria; Rocha, Duarte; Gonçalves, Maria dos Prazeres; Azevedo, RuiBackground: Clear aligners (CA) are used 22 h daily, creating a bite-block effect. This work aims to (i) analyze occlusal changes before the beginning of treatment, after the first set of CA and after the use of additional aligners; (ii) compare planned occlusal contacts with the ones obtained after the first set of CA; (iii) analyze the occlusal changes occurred after reaching the orthodontic goals after 3 mon...
Interceptive treatment with Invisalign® First in moderate and severe cases: a c...
Pinho, Teresa; Rocha, Duarte; Ribeiro, Sofia; Monteiro, Francisca Machado; Pascoal, Selma; Azevedo, RuiThe increasing demand for more aesthetic/comfortable orthodontic alternatives fostered the utilization of clear aligners in recent years. However, the efficacy of clear aligners for treating complex malocclusions is often treated with scepticism. This case series aims to evaluate the predictability of the Invisalign<sup>®</sup> First system in moderate and severe cases requiring interceptive orthodontic treatme...