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Even though aligners offer better aesthetics and patient satisfaction, they have some limitations. Cons of Aligners-
- Aligners are costly
- Dependence on patients’ cooperation and willingness to wear the aligners
- Some cases need attachments to be bonded on teeth surface
- Use of temporary anchorage devices may be required in severe cases
- Caution to be excises in severe cases
- Though less than fixed appliances, root resorption can still occur with aligners
- Concern about plastic burden on environment
[/ultimate_heading][ultimate_spacer height=”15″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_toggle title=”References”]Are clear aligners environment friendly?
Indications, advantages, disadvantages and effectiveness of Invisalign aligners
Association of orthodontic force system and root resorption: A systematic review
The Invisalign appliance today: A thinking persons orthodontic appliance.
Effects of Composite Attachments on Orthodontic Clear Aligners Therapy: A Systematic Review
Clinical effectiveness of clear aligner treatment compared to fixed appliance treatment: an overview of systematic reviews.[/vc_toggle][/vc_column][/vc_row]
