Stomatology ›› 2024, Vol. 44 ›› Issue (4): 297-302.doi: 10.13591/j.cnki.kqyx.2024.04.011

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Research progress of the attachment application in clear aligner treatment

SU Jingyuan,XIAO Tian,LEI Jie,GUO Jie()   

  1. Department of Orthodontics,School and Hospital of Stomatology,Cheeloo College of Medicine,Shandong University & Shandong Key Laboratory of Oral Tissue Regeneration & Shandong Engineering Laboratory for Dental Materials and Oral Tissue Regeneration & Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases,Jinan 250012,China
  • Received:2023-10-10 Online:2024-04-28 Published:2024-04-25

Abstract:

The attachment is a crucial component in clear aligner treatment. The proper use of it is beneficial to tooth movement efficiency and thus to better achieve the goals of orthodontic treatment. This paper reviews research progress of the attachment including its types, considerations in design, and factors associated with the accuracy and loss rates, in order to provide reference for orthodontic clinicians.

Key words: clear aligner, attachment, clinical application

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