Systematic reviews and clinical studies demonstrate that clear aligners are effective at straightening teeth and treating mild to moderate malocclusions, though certain complex movements like extrusion and severe rotations have reduced predictability.
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Efficacy of clear aligners in controlling orthodontic tooth movement: A systematic review
2014 · cited by 833
Demonstrates that clear aligners effectively align and level arches and control certain tooth movements.
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Treatment outcome and efficacy of an aligner technique – regarding incisor torque, premolar derotation and molar distalization
2014 · cited by 427
Shows that Invisalign aligners can successfully perform incisor torque, premolar derotation, and molar distalization.
Clinical effectiveness of Invisalign® orthodontic treatment: a systematic review
2018 · cited by 352
Confirms that clear aligners are a viable alternative to conventional orthodontics for mild to moderate malocclusions.
Direct 3D Printing of Clear Orthodontic Aligners: Current State and Future Possibilities
2021 · cited by 291
Indicates that directly printed clear aligners offer high efficacy and precise force vectors for tooth movement.
Predictability of orthodontic tooth movement with aligners: effect of treatment design
2023 · cited by 145
Finds that clear aligners achieve predictable tooth movements, though certain angular and rotational movements have limitations.
Orthodontic Tooth Movement with Clear Aligners
2012 · cited by 90
Measures successful orthodontic tooth movement over time using clear aligner treatment.