- The increase in awareness of optimal esthetics
and the orthodontic treatment demand from adults has
raised the demand for a more enhanced orthodontic
treatment technique. Clear aligners are an alternative to
conventional orthodontic braces and are manufactured to
help guide teeth into their ideal position. Identical to
braces, clear aligners use a gradual force for an organized
tooth movement, but without metal wires or brackets. The
aligners are made of a strong plastic material and are
fabricated to fit each individual's mouth. Improved oral
hygiene, discrete look, comfort and protection from tooth
grinding are some of the major advantages of using the
aligners. Clear aligner technology has been improving
over the years and can correct many malocclusions that
once would have been too complicated for this form of
treatment. Continued developments on the technological
front are being adapted to improve efficiency of clear
aligners, especially in complex cases.