Seeking orderness out of the orderless movements: an up-to-date review of the biomechanics in clear aligners
Abstract Introduction Although with increasing popularity due to aesthetic appeal and comfort, clear aligners (CAs) are facing challenges in efficacy and predictability. Advancement in the underlying biomechanical field is crucial to addressing these challenges. This paper endeavors to provide a com...
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| description | Abstract Introduction Although with increasing popularity due to aesthetic appeal and comfort, clear aligners (CAs) are facing challenges in efficacy and predictability. Advancement in the underlying biomechanical field is crucial to addressing these challenges. This paper endeavors to provide a comprehensive framework for understanding the biomechanics of CA and enlightening biomechanics-based improvements on treatment strategies. Methods A thorough review of the English-language literature accessible through PubMed and Google Scholar, without any publication year restrictions, was undertaken to unravel the biomechanical aspects of CA. Results This review presented an up-to-date understanding of aligner biomechanics arranged by the framework of the material-dependent mechanical characteristics of CA, the geometric characteristics-dependent force transmission of the CA system, methods for studying the biomechanics of CA, and the biomechanical analyses for different types of tooth movement. Conclusions Biomechanics should be the fundamental concern for concepts, methods and adjuncts attempting to enhance the accuracy and predictability of tooth movement induced by CA. Improvement on material properties and alteration of geometric design of CA are two main approaches to develop biomechanically optimized force system. Exploration of real-world force sensing and monitoring system would make substantial progresses in aligner biomechanics. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-e6f89f1bbfff49408e064502f5b7cbe92025-08-20T02:22:29ZengSpringerOpenProgress in Orthodontics2196-10422024-11-0125111710.1186/s40510-024-00543-1Seeking orderness out of the orderless movements: an up-to-date review of the biomechanics in clear alignersJiawei Li0Jiarui Si1Chaoran Xue2Hui Xu3B.S, State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan UniversityB.S, State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan UniversityState Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Orthodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan UniversityState Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Orthodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan UniversityAbstract Introduction Although with increasing popularity due to aesthetic appeal and comfort, clear aligners (CAs) are facing challenges in efficacy and predictability. Advancement in the underlying biomechanical field is crucial to addressing these challenges. This paper endeavors to provide a comprehensive framework for understanding the biomechanics of CA and enlightening biomechanics-based improvements on treatment strategies. Methods A thorough review of the English-language literature accessible through PubMed and Google Scholar, without any publication year restrictions, was undertaken to unravel the biomechanical aspects of CA. Results This review presented an up-to-date understanding of aligner biomechanics arranged by the framework of the material-dependent mechanical characteristics of CA, the geometric characteristics-dependent force transmission of the CA system, methods for studying the biomechanics of CA, and the biomechanical analyses for different types of tooth movement. Conclusions Biomechanics should be the fundamental concern for concepts, methods and adjuncts attempting to enhance the accuracy and predictability of tooth movement induced by CA. Improvement on material properties and alteration of geometric design of CA are two main approaches to develop biomechanically optimized force system. Exploration of real-world force sensing and monitoring system would make substantial progresses in aligner biomechanics.https://doi.org/10.1186/s40510-024-00543-1Clear alignerBiomechanicsTooth movement |
| spellingShingle | Jiawei Li Jiarui Si Chaoran Xue Hui Xu Seeking orderness out of the orderless movements: an up-to-date review of the biomechanics in clear aligners Progress in Orthodontics Clear aligner Biomechanics Tooth movement |
| title | Seeking orderness out of the orderless movements: an up-to-date review of the biomechanics in clear aligners |
| title_full | Seeking orderness out of the orderless movements: an up-to-date review of the biomechanics in clear aligners |
| title_fullStr | Seeking orderness out of the orderless movements: an up-to-date review of the biomechanics in clear aligners |
| title_full_unstemmed | Seeking orderness out of the orderless movements: an up-to-date review of the biomechanics in clear aligners |
| title_short | Seeking orderness out of the orderless movements: an up-to-date review of the biomechanics in clear aligners |
| title_sort | seeking orderness out of the orderless movements an up to date review of the biomechanics in clear aligners |
| topic | Clear aligner Biomechanics Tooth movement |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40510-024-00543-1 |
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