Year : 2023

Volume : Volume 14

Issue : Issue 3

Address for correspondence :
Dr. Shivangi Gupta
guptshivangi@gmail.com

Abstract

 Today, patients are keenly opting for clear aligner therapy for their orthodontic treatment. Although aligners are meant to be discarded every 
couple of weeks, they still need cleaning. If not cleaned properly, one can have a smelly or dirty set of aligners to put on every day. Rinsing 
with water may make the aligners appear clean visually but nothing has been done to address the bacterial build up that could happen on the 
aligner surfaces. This article reviews various studies conducted using chemical approaches, mechanical approaches, or a combination of both 
the approaches.