Clear aligners (Invisalign / thermoformed aligners) vs Fixed appliances
Gingival inflammation-related index · Adolescents/teenagers undergoing orthodontic treatment
A single study reported lower simplified gingival index with aligners versus fixed appliances in adolescents at 1 month (MD -8.46, 95% CI -10.47 to -6.45; ungraded).
1 finding from 1 review
- Impact of Aligners and Fixed Appliances on Oral Health during Orthodontic Treatment: A Systematic Review and… 2021 All outcomes1 month · AdolescentsMD -8.46 [-10.47, -6.45]1 studyGRADE not reported