Comparative assessment of orthodontic clear aligner versus fixed appliance for anterior retraction: a finite element study

• Main Authors: Qian Xia (Author), Weixu Wang (Author), Chunjuan Wang (Author), Ge Feng (Author), Chao Wang (Author), Jinlin Song (Author), Yubo Fan (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background The aim of this study is to conduct a comparative evaluation of different designs of clear aligners and examine the disparities between clear aligners and fixed appliances. Methods 3D digital models were created, consisting of a maxillary dentition without first premolars, maxill...