Accelerated Invisalign treatment.

نویسنده

  • A H Owen
چکیده

T two most important aspects of orthodontic treatment to patients are probably esthetics and speed. Lingual brackets and clear brackets have helped with the esthetic demands, but some patients want even less visible treatment modali­ ties. And while new wire and bracket technolo­ gies have reduced treatment times, many patients would like to have treatment be faster yet. During the past few years, two techniques have been introduced that promise to address both these concerns. This article will report on a treatment approach combining the two.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Journal of clinical orthodontics : JCO

دوره 35 6  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2001