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Thieme Medical Orthodontic Aligner Treatment A Review of Materials Clinical Management and Evidence 2020 Edition by Theodore Eliades, Athanasios E. Athanasiou
For almost 20 years, clear aligners have seen growing popularity in addressing patients' demands for orthodontic treatment that is also discreet and esthetically inconspicuous. Especially for the adult patient, these almost invisible systems are in considerable demand.Supported by solid clinical evidence, this new work introduces and discusses all the presently available thermoplastically formed products that apply a predetermined strain to the teeth and jaw, with the goal of correcting malpositioned teeth, while also being esthetically acceptable for the patient.Key Features:More than a dozen contributions by top international expertsIncludes the most recent guidelines on clinical management with alignersScientific approach presents evidence from material properties research, forces generated with aligners, and treatment outcome assessmentsValuable information on changes in oral microbiota, potential side effects, biocompatibility, and moreOrthodontic Aligner Treatment will be welcomed by all orthodontic specialists, as well as graduate students, researchers, and clinical faculty in the field.This book includes complimentary access to a digital copy on https://medone.thieme.com. Table of contents : - Section I Introduction: Types and Material Properties1 Aligner Treatment: An Overview2 Material Properties of AlignersSection II Clinical Management3 Early Treatment in Preteens and Teenagers Using Aligners4 Teen Treatments with Aligners5 Routine Mechanics and Aligners (Extraction/Nonextraction)6 Precautions with Aligner Treatment7 Clear Plastic Appliances as Retainers8 Digital Workflow in Aligner TherapySection III Evidence9 Outcome Assessment and Evidence on the Clinical Performance of Orthodontic Aligners10 Forces and Moments Generated by Aligner-Type Appliances for Orthodontic Tooth Movement11 Aligners and the Oral Microbiome12 Intraoral Aging and Changes on Aligner Mechanical Properties13 Color Changes of Aligners and Thermoplastic Retainers during Intraoral Service14 Biological Properties of Aligners15 Aligner Treatment from the Patient Perspective