Indirectly Printed Thermoformed Aligners- Oral Health Related Quality of Life: A Mini Review

Abstract

Clear aligner is an advanced orthodontic method with benefits of comfort, aesthetics, and convenience. This review describes the pain perception, and impacts on oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) of adult patients receiving clear aligners for orthodontic treatments. As more and more patients are opting for clear aligners over the conventional fixed appliance therapy patient’s perception of pain and comfort regarding the aligners becomes extremely important. Therefore, proper evaluation regarding the pain perception and comfort and Oral health related quality of life during the orthodontic treatment with clear aligners must be evaluated. The present mini review aims to summarize the studies in the literature regarding the pain, tissue irritation, fit of the clear aligners. It was concluded that pain perception with clear aligners was lesser than fixed appliances, discrepancy in the fit of the aligners will not lead to desired tooth movement. In general, greater comfort was offered by clear aligners than fixed appliance therapy.