Orthodontic treatment of dental crowding using in-house clear aligners: A case report
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Abstract
In-house clear aligners have been increasingly applied in clinical practice due to its esthetic advantages and the clinician’s ability to maintain control over the treatment plan. This report presents a 34-year-old female patient who sought treatment for anterior crowding affecting dental esthetics. Clinical examination and cephalometric analysis revealed a skeletal and dental Class I relationship, with arch length discrepancies of 4 mm in the maxilla and 6 mm in the mandible. The patient was treated using an in-house clear aligner system with a staged tooth movement protocol combined with Class II elastics. After the initial phase, discrepancies between the planned and actual tooth movement were detected; subsequently, refinement aligners and additional interproximal enamel reduction were performed. After 12 months, the treatment improved the anterior crowding, and enhanced the occlusal relationship and smile esthetics. This case illustrates the applicability of in-house clear aligner in mild to moderate crowding when appropriate monitoring and timely adjustments are implemented.
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In-house clear aligners, arch expansion, non-extraction orthodontics
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