Advances in orthodontic clear aligner materials
Rapid technological improvements in biomaterials, computer-aided design (CAD) and manufacturing (CAM) have endorsed clear aligner therapy (CAT) as a mainstay of orthodontic treatment, and the materials employed for aligner fabrication play an all-important role in determining the clinical performanc...
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| author | Yashodhan M. Bichu Abdulraheem Alwafi Xiaomo Liu James Andrews Björn Ludwig Aditi Y. Bichu Bingshuang Zou |
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| description | Rapid technological improvements in biomaterials, computer-aided design (CAD) and manufacturing (CAM) have endorsed clear aligner therapy (CAT) as a mainstay of orthodontic treatment, and the materials employed for aligner fabrication play an all-important role in determining the clinical performance of clear aligners. This narrative review has attempted to comprehensively encompass the entire gamut of materials currently used for the fabrication of clear aligners and elucidate their characteristics that are crucial in determining their performance in an oral environment. Historical developments and current protocols in aligner fabrication, features of contemporary bioactive materials, and emerging trends related to CAT are discussed. Advances in aligner material chemistry and engineering possess the potential to bring about radical transformations in the therapeutic applications of CAT; in the absence of which, clear aligners would continue to underperform clinically, due to their inherent biomechanical constraints. Finally, while innovations in aligner materials such as shape memory polymers, direct three-dimensional (3D) printed clear aligners and bioactive materials combined with clear aligner materials are essential to further advance the applications of CAT; increased awareness of environmental responsibilities among aligner manufacturers, aligner prescribing clinicians and aligner users is essential for better alignment of our climate change goals towards a sustainable planet. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-8e65fefea9ba4ca8a2c39ed1d085292b2023-01-23T04:08:43ZengKeAi Communications Co., Ltd.Bioactive Materials2452-199X2023-04-0122384403Advances in orthodontic clear aligner materialsYashodhan M. Bichu0Abdulraheem Alwafi1Xiaomo Liu2James Andrews3Björn Ludwig4Aditi Y. Bichu5Bingshuang Zou6Private Practice, Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesDepartment of Oral Health Science, Faculty of Dentistry, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada; Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Dental Public Health, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Orthodontics, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, ChinaPrivate Practice, Perth, AustraliaDepartment of Orthodontics, University of Homburg, Saar, GermanyPrivate Practice, Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesDepartment of Oral Health Science, Faculty of Dentistry, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada; Corresponding author. Department of Oral Health Science, Faculty of Dentistry, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, V6T 1Z3, Canada.Rapid technological improvements in biomaterials, computer-aided design (CAD) and manufacturing (CAM) have endorsed clear aligner therapy (CAT) as a mainstay of orthodontic treatment, and the materials employed for aligner fabrication play an all-important role in determining the clinical performance of clear aligners. This narrative review has attempted to comprehensively encompass the entire gamut of materials currently used for the fabrication of clear aligners and elucidate their characteristics that are crucial in determining their performance in an oral environment. Historical developments and current protocols in aligner fabrication, features of contemporary bioactive materials, and emerging trends related to CAT are discussed. Advances in aligner material chemistry and engineering possess the potential to bring about radical transformations in the therapeutic applications of CAT; in the absence of which, clear aligners would continue to underperform clinically, due to their inherent biomechanical constraints. Finally, while innovations in aligner materials such as shape memory polymers, direct three-dimensional (3D) printed clear aligners and bioactive materials combined with clear aligner materials are essential to further advance the applications of CAT; increased awareness of environmental responsibilities among aligner manufacturers, aligner prescribing clinicians and aligner users is essential for better alignment of our climate change goals towards a sustainable planet.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2452199X22004303Clear alignersBioactive materialsShape memory polymersDirect 3D printingEnvironmentReview |
| spellingShingle | Yashodhan M. Bichu Abdulraheem Alwafi Xiaomo Liu James Andrews Björn Ludwig Aditi Y. Bichu Bingshuang Zou Advances in orthodontic clear aligner materials Bioactive Materials Clear aligners Bioactive materials Shape memory polymers Direct 3D printing Environment Review |
| title | Advances in orthodontic clear aligner materials |
| title_full | Advances in orthodontic clear aligner materials |
| title_fullStr | Advances in orthodontic clear aligner materials |
| title_full_unstemmed | Advances in orthodontic clear aligner materials |
| title_short | Advances in orthodontic clear aligner materials |
| title_sort | advances in orthodontic clear aligner materials |
| topic | Clear aligners Bioactive materials Shape memory polymers Direct 3D printing Environment Review |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2452199X22004303 |
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