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Clear aligners (Invisalign / thermoformed aligners) vs Fixed appliances

Plaque · Adolescents/teenagers undergoing orthodontic treatment

A single study reported lower simplified plaque index with aligners versus fixed appliances in adolescents at 1 month (MD -14.78, 95% CI -16.74 to -12.82; ungraded).

1 finding from 1 review

Impact of Aligners and Fixed Appliances on Oral Health during Orthodontic Treatment: A Systematic Review and… 2021 All outcomes
1 month · Adolescents
MD -14.78 [-16.74, -12.82]
1 study
GRADE not reported