Comparing 3D-printed vs thermofit clear aligners
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study compares two ways of making clear plastic aligners to straighten teeth. It looks at whether directly 3D-printed aligners work better than ones made by pressing a plastic sheet over a 3D model. This could be for people with mild to moderate teeth alignment issues.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have mild to moderate teeth problems like small gaps, crowding (less than 8 mm), or slightly twisted teeth (less than 30 degrees) that can be fixed with up to 40 aligners.
- You are 16 years old or older and all of your adult teeth (except wisdom teeth) are fully in.
- You do not have extra teeth, misshapen teeth, or enamel defects.
- You have not had braces or other tooth-straightening treatment before.
- You do not have active or past gum disease, jaw joint problems, or conditions like uncontrolled diabetes or heart disease.
- You are not taking any medicines that could affect orthodontic treatment.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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