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Background:

  • Clear aligner therapy is a popular orthodontic treatment.
  • Attachments are crucial for enhancing clear aligner efficacy.
  • A comprehensive understanding of attachment research is needed.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically map and summarize evidence on clear aligner attachments.
  • To identify key themes and research gaps in this field.
  • To inform clinical practice and guide future research directions.

Main Methods:

  • A scoping review was conducted following PRISMA-ScR guidelines.
  • Systematic searches were performed in major databases (PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Embase).
  • 115 studies published between 2005 and 2025 were included and data charted.

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  • Publication rates increased significantly from 2020, peaking in 2025.
  • Key themes include biomechanics, bonding, materials, patient outcomes, and retention, with a focus on biomechanics and bonding.

Conclusions:

  • Current evidence on clear aligner attachments is heavily reliant on in vitro data.
  • Patient-reported outcomes and safety aspects remain underexplored.
  • Further clinical, multicenter, and standardized research is essential to clarify attachment effectiveness and safety.