The Potency of Invisalign® in Class II Malocclusion in Adults: A Narrative Review

In recent years, a greater number of adult patients are seeking orthodontic treatment, not only for esthetics but for better functioning and hygiene purposes. However, they are more focused on comfortable and invisible treatment alternatives to conventional metal brackets. This abstract is a multifa...

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Published in:Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) CA), 2023-11, Vol.15 (11), p.e49664-e49664
Main Authors: Dahhas, Feras Y, Al-Saif, Eman M, Alqahtani, Albatool M, Al Farraj, Nizar F, Alshaikh, Maryam A, Almadhi, Bshaer S, Albuolayan, Nada, Alhayaza, Haneen H, Asiri, Nada A, Alshaya, Khulud H
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adults
Dental occlusion
Orthodontics
Patients
Physiology
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Summary:In recent years, a greater number of adult patients are seeking orthodontic treatment, not only for esthetics but for better functioning and hygiene purposes. However, they are more focused on comfortable and invisible treatment alternatives to conventional metal brackets. This abstract is a multifaceted interplay between Invisalign and different treatments of class II malocclusion, which embarks on the potency of Invisalign in treating this condition in adult patients. The review delves into analyzing the efficacy of Invisalign in molar distalization, class II elastics, extraction treatment, class II division 2 patients, their limitations, challenges, and future prospects. This article aspires the orthodontists understand the complex nature of class II malocclusion treatment in adults with Invisalign and its application in clinical practice with improved patient outcomes.
ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.49664