Journal of Oral Science Research ›› 2019, Vol. 35 ›› Issue (7): 625-628.DOI: 10.13701/j.cnki.kqyxyj.2019.07.002

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Research Progress and Current Situation of Influence of Invisalign System and Fixed Appliances on Periodontal Health

LU Haili1, KANG Na2*   

  1. 1. Guangxi Medical University, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Rehabilitation, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Disease, Nanning 530021, China;
    2. Department of Orthodontics, the Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning 530021, China.
  • Received:2018-06-27 Online:2019-07-25 Published:2019-07-24

Abstract: In recent years, the Invisalign system has been widely used in clinic. Compared with the traditional fixed appliances, the invisible appliance adopts plastic film pressing to form and then applies force to the teeth. The patient can take and wear the appliance freely. It has the advantages of beautiful appearance, concealment, convenience, comfort, safety, reliability, simple operation, cleanness, sanitation, and so on. However, there is still no unified conclusion as to whether it is more beneficial to the periodontal health of orthodontic patients. The purpose of this article is to summarize the research progress and current situation of Invisalign system and fixed appliances on periodontal health

Key words: invisible appliances, fixed appliances , orthodontics, periodontal health