Guidelines for clear aligner orthodontic treatment (2021) / 中华口腔医学杂志

ABSTRACT

The content of the guidelines is based on monographs and literatures on the clear aligner orthodontic treatment in the past five years, and the clinical consensus of all the members of Expert Group for Writing Project of Clear Aligner Technology. This guidelines provide guidance and reference for orthodontists who want carry out clear aligner orthodontic treatment in three parts: overview, diagnosis and design, and common treatment strategies. In the part of the overview, the instructions for the preparation of this guide were described. The requirements for practitioners providing clear aligner orthodontic treatment were put forward, and the risks associated with clear aligner orthodontic treatment were suggested. In the part of diagnosis and design, the indications and selection of clear aligner orthodontic treatment were defined. The requirements of collecting data in orthodontic cases and the design process of clear aligner orthodontic treatment were also explained. The present common treatment strategies for clear aligner orthodontic treatment were summarized in the third part of the guidelines. The elaboration of the treatment methods such as distalization of molar, interproximal enamel reduction and stepwise tooth movement were explained.