MEMORY RECOVERY ALIGNERS

Niharika Bhandari

aligners, shape memory, CAT

With the advent of shape memory polymers in the field of dentistry, the work has been simplified a lot. Its usage in various orthodontic applications like archwires and aligners have also proven to be of utmost importance. Known alloys, like zirconia, and smart-seal are examples of shape memory materials exhibiting a smart behaviour in dentistry. With the increasing trend in material science to develop and apply these intelligent materials, these materials would potentially allow groundbreaking dental therapies with a significantly enhanced clinical outcome of treatments. The history of aligners can be tracked back to Kesling who, described a tooth positioner for the final artistic positioning of the teeth as well as an effective retaining device in 1945, then Nahoum2, in 1964 developed vacuum-formed “dental contour” appliances which were thermoplastic and were best suitable for dental use. He developed the concept of using successive appliances, with small incremental changes, major corrections cab be made since they were formed on the basis of the construction of the popular Essix appliance and Invisalign. The purpose of this article is to review the history of shape memory aligners along with proven studies, and its surge to be applied in the field of orthodontics. This article also discusses potential benefits for patient as well as for dentist by replacing the conventional materials by smart materials in their inventory.

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"MEMORY RECOVERY ALIGNERS", IJSDR - International Journal of Scientific Development and Research (www.IJSDR.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.9, Issue 12, page no.a260-a263, December-2024, Available :https://ijsdr.org/papers/IJSDR2412033.pdf

Volume 9 Issue 12, December-2024

Pages : a260-a263

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Country: GREATER FARIDABAD, HARYANA, India

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