Perception and satisfaction in patients using clear aligners versus fixed orthodontic appliances

Bioinformation 2026 Open access

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Authors: Prashant Patil, Girish Polavaram Vasudeva Setty, Bareera Shafiuddin, Altaf Hussain, Sunanda Paul, Riyas Karim, Kafeel Ahmed Md
DOI: 10.6026/973206300220770
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Abstract

Patient satisfaction drives orthodontic treatment success, yet clear aligners (CA) versus fixed appliances (FA) comparisons remains inconclusive. This prospective cohort study assessed psychosocial impact, satisfaction and OHRQoL in 120 patients over 12 months using validated questionnaires at multiple timepoints. CA users reported significantly higher aesthetic satisfaction throughout (p

Fields of Study & Subjects

Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics Dental Trauma and Treatments Dental Research and COVID-19

Publication details

Journal / source
Bioinformation
Volume
22
Issue
2
Pages
770–775
Publication date
28 February 2026
Language
EN