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Speech and mastication difficulties: Clear aligners versus conventional braces
Manche Meghana1, Akhilesh M2, Zeeshan Mubashir3
1Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Mamata Dental College, Khammam, Telangana, India.
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Orthodontic appliances influence patients' oral functions, especially speech and mastication. Therefore, it is of interest to compare speech and mastication difficulties among patients treated with clear aligners and conventional braces. One hundred participants were assessed through a validated questionnaire and performance tests. Clear aligners showed fewer articulation and chewing problems than fixed braces. The differences were statistically significant. Thus, we show clear aligners may provide improved comfort and oral function during orthodontic treatment.
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