Diagnosis and Treatment of Malocclusions using the Invisalign System / 대한치과교정학회지
Korean Journal of Orthodontics
; : 21-29, 2003.
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in Ko
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ABSTRACT
Recent developments in software technology have made it possible to create a virtual three-dimensional model of the dental arches from digitally scanned casts of a patient's dentition. This modelmay then be manipulated with software to produce stages of tooth movement from the initial malocclusion to the final desired occlusion. A sterolithograghic model is made for each stage of tooth movement which is the basis for construction of a series of clear and thin overlay appliances. These appliances are worn full time by the patient to move the teeth according to the programmed stages of movement. Malocclusions involving mild to moderate crowding and space closure have been proven to be successfully treated with this appliance. Experience with this appliance has demonstrated excellent patient compliance with less discomfort, improved esthetics and oral hygiene control, when compared with fixed orthodontic appliances. Orthodontic treatment with this appliance is a potentially useful alternative approach to fixed appliances for treatment of a variety of malocclusions in patients with fully erupted permanent teeth.
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Main subject:
Oral Hygiene
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Orthodontic Appliances
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Tooth
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Tooth Movement Techniques
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Crowding
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Patient Compliance
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Dental Arch
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Dentition
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Diagnosis
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Esthetics
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
Limits:
Humans
Language:
Ko
Journal:
Korean Journal of Orthodontics
Year:
2003
Type:
Article