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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

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