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Analysis of pain level in cases treated with Invisalign aligner: comparison with fixed edgewise appliance therapy

Koji Fujiyama, Tadashi Honjo, Makoto Suzuki, Shinya Matsuoka, Toru Deguchi

Progress in Orthodontics · 2014 · 167 citations · 16 references

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Abstract

Invisalign may offer less pain compared to the edgewise appliance during the initial stages of treatment. In the use of Invisalign, deformation of tray must be carefully checked to avoid pain and discomfort for the patients.

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