Thickness of orthodontic clear aligners after thermoforming and after 10 days of intraoral exposure: a prospective clinical study

• Main Authors: Rosaria Bucci (Author), Roberto Rongo (Author), Carmine Levatè (Author), Ambrosina Michelotti (Author), Sandro Barone (Author), Armando Viviano Razionale (Author), Vincenzo D'Antò (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: SpringerOpen, 2019-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Clear aligners (CA) are among the most chosen orthodontic therapies for patients who require an invisible treatment. Previous studies showed that the thermoforming process and the complexity of the intraoral environment might alter the properties of these devices. The aim of the...