Essential Attributes of Clear Aligner Therapy in terms of Appliance Configuration, Hygiene, and Pain Levels during the Pandemic: A Brief Review
Fixed orthodontic treatment has been compromised at many levels during the pandemic period, as clinics underwent a prolonged lockdown and patients could not be treated regularly. With the end of the pandemic nowhere in sight, may be it is time to put newer tools, such as clear aligner therapy, for b...
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| author | Anand Marya Adith Venugopal Nikhilesh Vaid Mohammad Khursheed Alam Mohmed Isaqali Karobari |
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| description | Fixed orthodontic treatment has been compromised at many levels during the pandemic period, as clinics underwent a prolonged lockdown and patients could not be treated regularly. With the end of the pandemic nowhere in sight, may be it is time to put newer tools, such as clear aligner therapy, for better use. Fixed orthodontic appliances by nature are not always self-limiting, which, if left unmonitored over a long period may cause undesirable side effects, pain, and discomfort. The undesired tooth movements that may occur with arch wire-guided mechanics in addition to problems with cut wires or removed brackets may be minimized with the use of aligners. While the benefits of using aligners are for all to see, they do require extensive planning and careful evaluation of the progress. This article reviews the advantages of using aligners during the pandemic period and how it can be beneficial in helping orthodontists resume their practice. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-089691f68a5e4b0eb633155011a4b6ec2025-02-03T06:05:40ZengWileyPain Research and Management1203-67651918-15232020-01-01202010.1155/2020/66779296677929Essential Attributes of Clear Aligner Therapy in terms of Appliance Configuration, Hygiene, and Pain Levels during the Pandemic: A Brief ReviewAnand Marya0Adith Venugopal1Nikhilesh Vaid2Mohammad Khursheed Alam3Mohmed Isaqali Karobari4Department of Orthodontics, University of Puthisastra, Phnom Penh, CambodiaDepartment of Orthodontics, University of Puthisastra, Phnom Penh, CambodiaEuropean University College, DHCC, Dubai, UAEOrthodontic Division, Preventive Dentistry Department, College of Dentistry, Jouf University, Sakaka, Saudi ArabiaConservative Unit, School of Dental Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Health Campus, Kubang Kerian, 16150 Kelantan, MalaysiaFixed orthodontic treatment has been compromised at many levels during the pandemic period, as clinics underwent a prolonged lockdown and patients could not be treated regularly. With the end of the pandemic nowhere in sight, may be it is time to put newer tools, such as clear aligner therapy, for better use. Fixed orthodontic appliances by nature are not always self-limiting, which, if left unmonitored over a long period may cause undesirable side effects, pain, and discomfort. The undesired tooth movements that may occur with arch wire-guided mechanics in addition to problems with cut wires or removed brackets may be minimized with the use of aligners. While the benefits of using aligners are for all to see, they do require extensive planning and careful evaluation of the progress. This article reviews the advantages of using aligners during the pandemic period and how it can be beneficial in helping orthodontists resume their practice.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/6677929 |
| spellingShingle | Anand Marya Adith Venugopal Nikhilesh Vaid Mohammad Khursheed Alam Mohmed Isaqali Karobari Essential Attributes of Clear Aligner Therapy in terms of Appliance Configuration, Hygiene, and Pain Levels during the Pandemic: A Brief Review Pain Research and Management |
| title | Essential Attributes of Clear Aligner Therapy in terms of Appliance Configuration, Hygiene, and Pain Levels during the Pandemic: A Brief Review |
| title_full | Essential Attributes of Clear Aligner Therapy in terms of Appliance Configuration, Hygiene, and Pain Levels during the Pandemic: A Brief Review |
| title_fullStr | Essential Attributes of Clear Aligner Therapy in terms of Appliance Configuration, Hygiene, and Pain Levels during the Pandemic: A Brief Review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Essential Attributes of Clear Aligner Therapy in terms of Appliance Configuration, Hygiene, and Pain Levels during the Pandemic: A Brief Review |
| title_short | Essential Attributes of Clear Aligner Therapy in terms of Appliance Configuration, Hygiene, and Pain Levels during the Pandemic: A Brief Review |
| title_sort | essential attributes of clear aligner therapy in terms of appliance configuration hygiene and pain levels during the pandemic a brief review |
| url | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/6677929 |
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