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Distalization using efficient attachment protocol in clear aligner therapy-A case report.

Waddah Sabouni¹, Srirengalakshmi Muthuswamy Pandian², Nikhilesh R Vaid²

¹Private Practice, Invisalign Centre Dubai United Arab Emirates.

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|January 26, 2023

Summary

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This study demonstrates that clear aligners effectively treat adult Class II malocclusion with crowding. The esthetic orthodontic treatment achieved excellent functional and esthetic outcomes in just 10 months.

Keywords:

Invisalign adult orthodontics attachments case report class II clear aligners distalization staging

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Area of Science:

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Orthodontics
Biomaterials

Background:

Adult orthodontic treatment presents unique challenges, including patient preference for esthetic options.
Class II malocclusion with crowding requires effective and predictable treatment modalities.

Observation:

A 25-year-old female patient with skeletal Class I and bilateral Class II malocclusion, increased overjet/overbite, and significant crowding opted for clear aligner therapy over conventional braces.
Treatment progress was monitored using pre- and post-treatment records.

Findings:

The clear aligner treatment successfully corrected the Class II malocclusion and crowding within 10 months.
Optimal attachment placement and staging of distalization enhanced movement predictability and treatment efficiency.
The patient reported high satisfaction with both functional and esthetic results.

Implications:

Clear aligners, when combined with precise attachment strategies, offer an efficacious alternative for correcting complex malocclusions like Class II in adults.
This approach provides comparable treatment timelines to traditional orthodontics while improving patient compliance and oral hygiene.
The esthetic benefits of clear aligners contribute to significant patient satisfaction.