Advances in Clear Aligners: The Future of Orthodontic Treatment

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Authors: Akshay Rathi, Sowjanya Gunukula, Bhavana Agarwal, Anirban Banerjee
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Abstract

Introduced initially, orthodontics has gone through numerous changes since the advent of modern dentistry. Focused mainly on correcting the malocclusions and improving occlusion to provide optimal mastication and oral hygiene, conventional orthodontic treatment ranged in terms of metal bands and wires to the simple equipment such as headgear and extension devices; they were time-consuming, painful, and noticeable

Fields of Study & Subjects

Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics Dental materials and restorations Dental Trauma and Treatments

Publication details

Pages
16–33
Publication date
19 January 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Book chapter